Lulu Guinness

Not many handbag designers can boast of having their work exhibited at major arts institutions. But Lulu Guinness OBE's bags aren't only must-haves, they're also museum fixtures. The Florist Basket and the Violet Hanging Basket can both be found in the permanent fashion collection at the V&A. Here, Guinness shares what it means to be a quintessential British designer. Address: 23 Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London EC3V 3LP, www.luluguinness.com