Henry Holland (fashion designer)
| Henry Holland | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1983 Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Labels |
-House of Holland -H! by Henry Holland |
Henry Holland (born 26 May 1983) is a fashion designer from Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, England. He has attracted notice with his bold, '80s-inspired T-shirts with catchphrases such as "I'll tell you who's boss, Kate Moss".[1] He is well known for his work with model Agyness Deyn.[2] His latest collection features a number of tees with acronyms such as 'waysb', meaning 'what are you sayin babes'.
In February 2009, singer M.I.A. wore his black and white polka dot tulle mini design heavily-pregnant at the 51st Grammy Awards. The design was from the House of Holland spring/summer 2009 collection.[3]
In spring 2009, Levi Strauss & Co debuted a denim collaboration with Holland.[4]
He formerly worked for the fashion section of teenage magazine Sneak.
In Autumn 2008 and Spring 2010 he co-presented T4's flagship fashion and music series Frock Me alongside Alexa Chung and Gemma Cairney.
In September 2009 he agreed a deal with the British retailer Debenhams to create a fashion line, H! by Henry Holland, which went on sale in their stores from spring 2010.[5]
For Spring/Summer 2010 he designed a pink wedding dress exclusive to LA-based boutique REVOLVE Clothing under his House of Holland line.
He states that Nicola Roberts, of Girls Aloud fame, is his muse and hero.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Teen Vogue Magazine Profile
- ^ Henry Holland's house of fun - Telegraph
- ^ http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG4568497/M.-I.-A-House-of-Holland-stars-at-the-Grammys.html
- ^ Henry Holland makes more than just tees for Levi's
- ^ H! By Henry - Vogue
- ^ http://www.nicolaroberts.co.uk/2010/09/henry-and-nicola-stylist-magazine-interview/#more-2047
