Next shoppers stunned by £40 designer dresses that would 'usually cost £1,500'

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High street retailer Next has launched a collaboration with one of the world's most popular designers. The collaboration means shoppers are able to buy dresses that would normally cost thousands for as little as £40.

The website has collaborated with Mary Katrantzou - whose dresses normally retail for an average of £1,500. The designer, who is known as 'the Queen of print', is popular with celebrities like Keira Knightley, Hailee Steinfeld, Claudia Schiffer, and Dianna Agron.

The 30-piece Mary Katrantzou x Lipsy collection launched on the Next website today, and is described as 'a breezy bouquet of bold, beautiful blooms – exclusive, one-of-a-kind prints that bring a breath of fresh air to skater silhouettes, trending tea dresses, must-have maxis and easy-style staples – not to mention getaway ready swimwear – perfect for the season of blue skies and non-stop sunshine.' READ MORE: Boohoo hit with complaints for dressing plus-size model in bikini that 'doesn't fit' The eye-catching, uplifting collection is an exciting launch for the much-loved high-street brand and the celebrated fashion-designer – a refreshingly authentic partnership based on like-minded core values and a shared passion for print.

The collection has already been a hit with shoppers, and several pieces have sold out. If you want it, you should be quick. Mary Katrantzou is an award-winning designer and a leading image maker who has changed the face of twenty-first-century fashion with her signature womenswear collections and unapologetic approach to design.