House of Holland

Designer name: Henry Holland

Origin: Ramsbottom

Career highlight: “My first show on schedule at London Fashion Week.”

Design background: Henry studied at the London College of Printing. He was a stylist before setting up his label.

Design signatures: “Bold, colourful, irreverent.” 

How would you describe the House of Holland woman? “I design with a London girl’s aesthetic in mind and love to see girls wearing my designs in their own unique way.”

Trademark piece: The T-shirt.

Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “Tour de France, 70s sportswear, Mork & Mindy.”

What does 2012 hold for your brand? “Expansion into the Asian market, growing the House of Holland online store and launching eyewear and footwear.”

What is your favourite decade in fashion? “The nineties.”

Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration? “You don’t have to go far in London to seek inspiration, it is all around...”