Irish designer made London his own but couldn’t take a compliment

When we read about an A-list designer, we assume their work is the pleasure of a privileged few.

But in fact, anyone can enjoy a space created by David Collins — and everyone should.

You could spend a day in London doing so and still have more to see: Eat breakfast at the Wolseley or enjoy elevenses at Fortnum’s; have lunch at The Delauney or afternoon tea at the National Gallery; get tipsy in the Blue Bar; have dinner at the Connaught. You could browse in Alexander McQueen.