Lulu Guinness

Lulu Guinness collectable bags have been described as 'tomorrow's treasures' and have become permanent fixtures in many museums. The Florist Basket and the Violet Hanging Basket are just two of the designs that have been included in the permanent fashion collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. They have also been subjects of two exhibitions in Sotheby’s London and New York.

Meanwhile her bags are seen on the arms of an ever-expanding list of celebrities, amongst them are Dita von Teese, Helena Bonham Carter, Katy Perry, Sophie Dahl, Rachel Weisz, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Agyness Deyn, Alexa Chung.

Despite her success Lulu has never had any formal design training apart from a year's foundation course at art school and a long-standing passion for design and fashion. In 1989, she left her job in video production to start her own business in London.

Lulu's strong personal style and her original ideas have played a large part in her success with her design inspiration springing partly from retro glamour and partly from modern chic. In 2009, Lulu Guinness was awarded The Independent Handbag Designer Awards ICONOCLAST Award for Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design.