Home and Away with Henry Holland
Cosy corners: Henry Holland pictured at home in Victoria Park with his designs for Harlequin Imagery by Deane Herne
Henry Holland made his first mark in design as the former Creative Director of fashion label House of Holland, but he is now making waves in the world of interiors. What began as a creative outlet during lockdown quickly evolved into Henry Holland Studio, where he explores the ancient Nerikomi technique.
Working with hand-moulded coloured clay, Henry creates unique, organic homeware pieces, each impossible to replicate. This meditative, hands-on process marked a welcome shift from his fast-paced fashion career. Now, his studio encompasses a range of homeware projects, including pottery, textiles, glassware, lighting, and furniture.
Talk us through your home…
My home is in Victoria Park in London where my husband David and I have lived for more than 10 years now. We love it here and being so close to such an amazing green space is very important for two Northerners who grew up in the shires. It is a double-fronted house with four bedrooms and a very indulgent dressing room.
What is your most coveted item?
My 1920s metal dentistry cabinet that my mum sourced for me from an antiques market in France about 20 years ago. I have never had a house big enough to put it in until recently. I had it re-sprayed and bought a marble top for it, which means I spent more than it would have cost to buy another one but still it is the sentimentality that counts!
What is the most precious piece in your wardrobe?
I would have to say my Casely Hayford custom wedding suit. I recently tried to wear it again for our wedding anniversary. The jacket I could manage but the trousers are currently not a comfortable fit unfortunately but I am determined that they will be again.
“Elton John would be the ultimate neighbour... I think the Versace hand-me-downs in the local charity shop would be quite impressive”
Do you have a go to supper dish?
Only if you count our favourites list on Deliveroo. Unfortunately we are not great cooks.
Who would be the ultimate neighbour?
Elton John for the visitors, parties and a good bitch fest over the fence when you were hanging out the washing. Also, I think the Versace hand-me-downs in the local charity shop would be quite impressive too.
Which place is worth getting out of bed for?
Mexico, we love it there. It is so relaxed and the perfect place to recharge in our miserable winter.
Where is next on your travel list?
We are looking at Vietnam or Thailand for our next trip. I used to have a shop in Bangkok but have never been outside of the city.
Tell us about the hotel of dreams…
The hotel of dreams has a minimum of 35 hangers in the wardrobe, a steamer, and hair straighteners as standard. A pillow menu, from firm to non-firm, would be perfect. It would have a 24-hour city like New York or Tokyo at the front and a giant pool overlooking the sea at the back.
Finish this sentence: The world's most glorious restaurant is…
A place by the sea serving the freshest fish and coldest martini that is humanly possible. There is low music but nothing too annoying which means everyone is shouting. It would have invisible bibs for you to wear to protect your outfit but that still allows you to pull a look.