regatta x orla kiely

It is a collaboration that applies Orla Kiely’s distinctive retro prints to Regatta outdoor and leisure products. The Avenue 85 range can include waterproof jackets, changing robes, wellies, walking footwear, dresses, swimwear and accessories. The design language is Orla Kiely, while the weather protection and construction come from the individual Regatta product.

Many are, but not every printed garment has the same specification. Look for an explicit waterproof fabric, durable water-repellent finish and taped seams. A mid-length waterproof, trench or longline jacket may differ in rating, lining and hood design. Treat the pattern as the style choice and the technical description as the evidence of rain protection.

Ankle wellies are easy for school runs, gardening and quick errands; quarter or mid-height styles give more splash and mud protection; tall wellies offer the most coverage. Adjustable-calf versions are useful when standard tall shafts feel restrictive. Choose the height around how deep the mud or wet grass will be, not only the print.

Use the printed coat, robe or wellies as the focal point and keep the remaining layers simple. Pull one colour from the print into a plain fleece, knit or accessory. Matching two items can work when the scale is different, but repeating the same large motif across coat, boots and bag usually overwhelms the practical retro look.

The collaboration is released in seasonal capsules, so prints, colours and product categories change. A specific pattern may sell through and not be repeated even when a similar jacket returns. If fit and function are right, do not assume the exact print will be restocked; compare the current collection rather than relying on an older campaign image.