Citroën goes for extra style points with DS3 by Orla Kiely Collection

It is French. It is compact. It is stylish. And it is hard to get more chic than the DS3 Citroën. Does it really need an extra touch of style, then, by a fashion designer? Probably not, but that's never before in Paris, stopped and is not to buy.

And so Citroën has teamed up with Orla Kiely for a limited-edition collection of DS3 hatchback. Only 500 examples of the four different models are offered. A theme that is repeated inside and on the tailgate - one in each of the four different colors with four different roof, painted that Orla Kiely signature stem or acorn design feature. There are also conflicting door mirror shells and 17-inch alloys, either white or black, depending on the design.

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PRESS RELEASE
CITROËN & Orla Kiely on exclusive DS3 COLLECTION COLLABORATE
the DS3 from Orla Kiely Collection - Citroën and world-renowned designer Orla Kiely, have unveiled details of an exciting collaboration for an exclusive line of DS3 models.
Limited to only 500 cars, the DS3 from Orla Kiely Collection integrates the iconic designer style in the eye-catching and award-winning features of the distinctive character of DS3 Citroën.
Externally, the collection presents four areas of the body colors and four different roof structures - with Orla signature stem or acorn pattern;. Colored door mirrors, rear window graphics master print and black or white 17 "alloy rims A Orla Kiely stem symbol marks positioned on the tailgate with another signature in the center of the rear bumper.
Inside, the owner of the stylish leather seats are embossed with Orla Kiely colorful head restraints joy, tribe or Acorn print carpet mats and contrast color instrument panel and door handle inserts in cream or brown.
Orla Kiely said: "The collaboration with Citroën and DS3 was such an exciting project because it is so different from all my previous work I love the designs we have created and how they are built into the car."
Mark Lloyd, chief designer of the DS3, added;. "Citroën has a continuing affinity with the world of fashion and design, through the chic DS and iconic 2CV example - archetypal models reflects the brilliance and enduring style of their time Orla Kiely innovative use of color and pattern has earned its global praise and recognition they the perfect partner for DS3 -.. already TopGear magazine "Car of the Year and a model quickly became a symbol of his own time"
The DS3 from Orla Kiely Collection is based on the dstyle HDi 90 manual, a generously specified model, including Bluetooth ® and USB connectivity, which is based driven by an efficient fuel consumption and CO2 engine.
The DS3 from Orla Kiely Collection "for sale" of 1 February 2011, from just € 16,000.00 MRRP OTR prices.