England's wet weather may be driving fashionistas crazy, but Orla Kiely used London Fashion Week to remind us that an indoor rain effect can be cute and romantic - especially when it comes with a few cats and dogs.
The Dublin-born designer, best known for her popular prints of leaves and vines, ditched a traditional runway and went for a square show space set up to look like a corner in the park for her Saturday show.
Models wore sweet polka dot dresses, retro floral print tunics, preppy trouser suits and clunky Mary-Jane shoes. Some looked up at imaginary rain clouds in the distance, while others daydreamed on the bench.
Clear plastic umbrellas came out as the soundtrack and light effects simulated a rainstorm, interspersed whimsically with meows and barks.
It was irresistibly fun, and the pet animal theme continued on printed sweaters and clutch bags. One model even hugged a sleepy black pooch.
The show wrapped up as models paraded in shiny PVC printed trench coats to the song Singin' in the Rain.
