The Orla Kiely Christmas Gift Guide: Bold Prints, Joyful Giving
There’s a particular kind of Christmas shopping I love – the kind where the gift feels like it was chosen, not just bought. This year, that’s led me straight to Orla Kiely, and I think it might do the same for you.
About Orla Kiely
Orla Kiely is a globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brand run by Orla, Dermott and a small team. Best known for the iconic Stem leaf print, the brand has grown a whole library of nostalgic, joyful patterns – each one with a knack for making you feel like the most creative version of yourself.
Founded in 1995, Orla had a passion for bold colour and graphic design at a time when fashion was immersed in black. Combined with a love of mid-century design and hours spent trawling the markets of Portobello and Montreuil in Paris for vintage treasures from the sixties and seventies, that founding spirit is still exactly what defines the brand today.
Why It Makes a Brilliant Christmas Gift
- Instantly recognisable – the Stem print is a design classic, so it reads as thoughtful, not generic
- Spans price points and categories, from stocking fillers to statement pieces
- Works for the person who’s ‘hard to buy for’ precisely because it has personality
- Feels personal without being niche – it’s a known name with a distinctive point of view
Gift Ideas by Budget
All prices below are current outlet sale prices at orlakiely.com/collections/outlet – stock is limited and sale lines sell out fast, so it’s worth checking before publishing and again closer to Christmas.
Under £30
- Beta Medium Pouch — Rolling Waves Rose – £22.00 (was £55, 50% off). A brilliant little stocking filler that still feels like a proper gift, not an afterthought.
- Martian Bag Charm — Moonflower Spring Green – £22.50 (was £45, 50% off). Playful and easy to wrap – clips onto any bag they already own.
£30–£75
- Folded Leather Card Holder — Chartreuse – £64.00 (was £80, 20% off). A genuinely useful everyday-carry piece in a colour that stands out in any bag.
- Wool Scarf — Flower Shadow Spot Auburn – £50.00 (was £100, half price). Warm, wearable, and works for pretty much anyone on your list.
Treat-yourself or splurge
- Eclipse Leather Crossbody Bag — Light Tan – £147.50 (was £295, half price). A proper investment piece – the kind of gift that gets used for years.
- Small Softie Leather Shoulder Bag — White Creme – £187.50 (was £375, half price). Soft, timeless, and the one I’d be dropping hints about myself.
Who It’s Perfect For
- The friend who always has the best-decorated home
- A mum who deserves something that isn’t ‘useful’ for once
- Grandparents who love a classic, elegant print over anything trend-led
- Yourself, obviously – no judgement here
Final Thought
Christmas gifting can tip into generic very fast – the same candles, the same gift sets, the same last-minute panic. Orla Kiely’s strength is that it doesn’t feel like that. It feels like you thought about the person, even if you decided in ten minutes flat.
Ready to shop the collection? Browse Orla Kiely’s Christmas edit here.