The Journal

Holland Street Cambridge. Luxury printed silk kaftans, kimonos and interior linens.

What Our New Branding Says About Us

Holland Street isn’t just a brand—it’s the name of my childhood home in Cambridge, where my love for textiles began. In this journal entry, I share the story behind our...

What Our New Branding Says About Us

Holland Street isn’t just a brand—it’s the name of my childhood home in Cambridge, where my love for textiles began. In this journal entry, I share the story behind our...

Holland Street Jo Malone Townhouse Marylebone London. British Printed Silk Kaftans

How to Fail (Almost) with Jo Malone

If I were ever on Elizabeth Day’s How to Fail podcast, I’d share the story of my near-miss collaboration with Jo Malone. Back in August 2015, after they saw my...

How to Fail (Almost) with Jo Malone

If I were ever on Elizabeth Day’s How to Fail podcast, I’d share the story of my near-miss collaboration with Jo Malone. Back in August 2015, after they saw my...

Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell with flowing silk printed kaftans featuring Birtwell’s whimsical floral textiles. The scene evokes 1970s British fashion, with designs later inspiring Holland Street collections and iconic prints like Mystic Daisy.

Creative Conversations: Celia Birtwell’s Timele...

Listening to Celia Birtwell on Suzy Menkes’ Creative Conversations podcast was a joy. Her whimsical, spiritual approach to textile design resonates deeply with me—especially as I continue creating printed silk...

Creative Conversations: Celia Birtwell’s Timele...

Listening to Celia Birtwell on Suzy Menkes’ Creative Conversations podcast was a joy. Her whimsical, spiritual approach to textile design resonates deeply with me—especially as I continue creating printed silk...

On the Road to Thoiry (1970)

On the Road to Thoiry (1970)

With more and more of my print designs—especially my printed silk kaftans—connecting to emotion and depth of feeling, I’ve come to associate them with freedom, daring, and a love of...

On the Road to Thoiry (1970)

With more and more of my print designs—especially my printed silk kaftans—connecting to emotion and depth of feeling, I’ve come to associate them with freedom, daring, and a love of...

John Audubon Linen Print. Printed silk kaftans by Holland Street featuring hand-drawn bird motifs and expressive patterns

Birds, Cutouts, and the Art of Fabrication

Birds have long inspired my creative process, from abstract silhouettes to vibrant printed silk kaftans. In our latest interiors collection, I explore cutouts and layered patterns, drawing influence from John...

Birds, Cutouts, and the Art of Fabrication

Birds have long inspired my creative process, from abstract silhouettes to vibrant printed silk kaftans. In our latest interiors collection, I explore cutouts and layered patterns, drawing influence from John...

Holland Street Montacute Print for Linen. The Designer brand is known for its printed silk kaftans

Less Museum, More Mood: Meet Montacute

Introducing Montacute — a modernised half-drop linen print from Holland Street, inspired by historic elegance and reimagined with expressive flair. In the Radiant colourway, zingy highlights frame winding floral motifs...

Less Museum, More Mood: Meet Montacute

Introducing Montacute — a modernised half-drop linen print from Holland Street, inspired by historic elegance and reimagined with expressive flair. In the Radiant colourway, zingy highlights frame winding floral motifs...