Lauren's Timeline
How It All Started
Lauren grew up in vibrant Cambridge during the design-driven 90s, surrounded by bold patterns, striking textiles, and a cultural buzz that sparked endless curiosity and inspiration.
Holland Street
Named after Lauren’s childhood home, it’s where her awareness of creativity began, nurturing her love for design and textiles in a space filled with colour, imagination, and artistic energy.
Celebration
Holland Street Studio is a celebration of Lauren’s roots, transforming her lifelong passion into a brand that merges creativity, individuality, and the transformative power of textiles.
Meet Lauren, founder and creator of Holland Street.
My creative journey from 2006..
Summer 2006
The start of my journey in Textiles, I kicked things off at Loughborough University with a BA in Textile Design, graduating with a 1st Class degree in 2009.
Summer 2007
I got my first taste of the industry as an intern in the buying department at EAST. This opportunity came after a year of working as a sales advisor in-store while I was still a student.
Summer 2008
I stepped into the world of Alexander McQueen for an intensive 3-month internship. I specialised in fashion print and embroidery for the SS09 ‘Darwin’ collection. It was a whirlwind of creativity and teamwork!
May 2009
I was thrilled to be shortlisted to 3 for the British Textile Design Awards, ‘Young Textile Designer of the Year 2009’, in collaboration with Drapers Records, The Clothes Show London, and New Look. Presented by Louise Roe, presenter, founder of Sharland London and influencer.
Summer 2009
I was selected as one of 9 Print students to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art, earning a Master’s in Printed Textile Design (2009–2011), This is where I fell in love with sustainable and traditional production methods.
Summer 2010:
I joined Holly Fulton Studio as an intern, working on digital placement prints and repeat patterns for her SS11 LFW collection.
April 2010:
I designed a winning print for Marks and Spencer’s Project 2020, creating a ‘Limited Collection’ garment. This work was showcased during London Fashion Week AW10 and even featured on ELLE.com..
March 2011