The curated collection features 16 revived looks from the archives and some of the pieces are up to 40% off
Karen Millen has celebrated its partnership with social media star Lydia Millen and revived 16 pieces from her past collections, including linen co-ords and floral dresses. There has been a surge in celebrities wearing Karen Millen pieces including Amanda Holden, Rochelle Humes and Alison Hammond.
The By Lydia Through The Archives Collection is a 16-piece capsule that has been revived from the past 13 collections, featuring bespoke prints and elegant occasionwear that are designed to empower women of all ages and the prices range from £80 to £269.
Lydia wore a White Tailored Linen Notch Neck Belted Fluid Midi Dress at the launch dinner, the sleeveless design is fast-selling and sold out on the Karen Millen website but is available on Debenhams with a 60% discount, reducing it from £269 to £108.
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The dress features breathable linen that’s perfect for summer and a wrap dress effect with a self-tie belt to cinch the waist for a flattering silhouette. The notched necklilne provides a modest look for any formal occasion. There’s also an alternative in the exact look but made with 100% cotton for a denim look, which has been marked down to £119.20, and all sizes are in stock online.
By Lydia Through The Archives Collection
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The collection features bespoke prints, thoughtfully curated co-ords and elegant occasionwear—designed to empower women of all ages.
Celebrity stylists have been dressing TV presenters with Karen Millen pieces and Rochelle Humes recently wore a Tailored Denim Belted Single Breasted Blazer and matching Pocket Detail Wide Leg Trousers while co-hosting the ITV show with Craig Doyle. The clean-cut boxy blazer is originally priced at £229 but is now reduced to £183.32 on Debenhams.
Shoppers can also find bespoke floral prints in the By Lydia collection, one that fits for coming up race events is the Viscose Floral Border Print Maxi Dress, £199, which gives more movement to the wearer, while keeping an elegant yet feminine touch with the balloon sleeves and botanical print.
Obviously the collection isn’t the cheapest and elsewhere, the Jolie Moi’s Elsie Floral Viscose Shirt Maxi Dress has lovely tropical floral prints and pinstripe hemline to bring a contrast and it’s on sale for £39. The Hetty Rio Red Hammered Satin Dress from LK Bennett is a gorgeous red dress that make a stunning statement to impress guests and it has been reduced from £299 to £179.
The Through The Archives collection also include winter coats and knit maxi dresses, the Floral Ruffle Chiffon Maxi Dress in navy blue is 40% off that shoppers can snap up at £209 – a £140 saving. Shoppers can style with strappy heels for a head-turning look, the floral detailing is ultra feminine while the chiffon material keeps the wearer cool thanks to the sheer and breathable fabric.
Fans have commented on social media, mentioning the dress they love and one wrote: “The linen wrap tie waisted maxi dress is my favourite, so elegant and a lovely silhouette.”
A second echoed: “The Lydia Millen Linen Wrap Tie Waisted Maxi Dress is my favourite.”
