HOUSE OF FUN

When we speak to David Hodgson on the phone, it’s raining heavily outside and his French bulldog, Peggy, is sitting as close to the radiator as possible, uninterested in a walk. The dog is one of the reasons David and husband Henry Holland (who founded fashion label House of Holland and now has a podcast, What Were You Thinking?), moved to Victoria Park, a particularly green neighbourhood, in east London.

Accessories designer David was made creative director at Lulu Guinness two years ago, the first designer to take on the role, besides Lulu herself. “Lulu contacted me to say she was taking a step back from the brand, she’s still very much involved, but wanted someone to come in and help with the next chapter.

“It was amazing for me, as a bag designer, because Lulu is iconic and has always been on my radar. I loved the sleekness, the Britishness and, for me, she is the originator of novelty, fun, playful bags. Then I met