I had the chance to explore Henry Holland’s world - on HIS terms. Holland, recognized for his eclectic and bold designs - has evolved his design aesthetic from his recognizable graphic tees to a full-grown contemporary collection.  With his S/S2010 collection titled “Give To Me Your Leather Take From Me My Lace” - Holland was inspired by his two favorite moments in music and film - Axl Rose’s “November Rain” and the Roberts/Gere union in “Pretty Woman”.

Mr. Holland gave me the lowdown on his biggest vice (Vodka), the most overrated virtue (wealth), his favorite photographer (Rankin) and the worst trend of all time (Rubber leggings)!

It’s fun and witty - and provides an insight into the creative mind we like to call Henry Holland.

Check it out…

What is your greatest extravagance?

Shoes

What’s on your nightstand?

My alarm clock

What is your most marked characteristic?

My hair

What’s your biggest vice?

Vodka

What trait do you find unacceptable in others?

Rudeness

What do you view as the most overrated virtue?

Wealth

How would you like to die?

In my sleep

At home, what is the most important room to you, and why?

My bedroom because I value my sleep!

If you had two hours to relax, and a budget of $100- how would you spend it?

I would take a taxi home and go to bed.

Do you have any reoccurring dreams?

No

What turns you on creatively, spiritually, or emotionally?

Bright colours

What is your present state of mind?

Happy

New York or L.A.?

New York

Sum up your personal style?

Eclectic

Favorite Artist?

Bridget Riley

Favorite Photographer?

Rankin

Favorite Magazine?

Vogue

Blackberry or I-phone?

Blackberry

Worst trend of present time?

Rubber leggings!

Best three collections of SS10?

Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll, Christopher Kane for Versus

If you could wear only one designer for the next 10 years, whom would you choose?

House of Holland of course!

Choice of watch?

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Favorite Hotel in:

Los Angeles? Chateau Marmont

New York? Soho Grand

Best place for dinner in:

Los Angeles? Little Door

New York? Little Frankies

Best place for brunch in:

Los Angeles? The Beverley Wiltshire

New York? Schillers

Best place to party in Los Angeles?

Dimples Karoke