Daniel Lee (designer)
Daniel Lee is an English fashion designer and is the current creative director at Bottega Veneta. He was called "The Quiet Radical" by British Vogue.[1]
Daniel Lee | |
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 Daniel Lee (photo by Tommy Ton) | |
| Born | 22 January 1986 (age 35) |
| Alma mater | Central Saint Martins |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Daniel Lee is a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. He has worked at Maison Margiela, Balenciaga and Donna Karan. Prior to joining Bottega Veneta, Lee was Director of Ready-to-Wear Design at Céline.[2]
In June 2018 Kering announced his appointment as creative director of Bottega Veneta, and he joined the house on 1 July 2018. In his role he oversees and designs women's, men's, accessories, and will launch home in 2020. François-Henri Pinault stated:
“The singularity of his vision inspired by a very personal creative approach convinced me that he was best able to open a new chapter in the history of the House. His work is characterized by great rigor, a mastery of studio expertise, a true passion for materials and an energy that I cannot wait to see take shape at Bottega Veneta."[3]
At the 2019 The Fashion Awards, a year under Daniel Lee's Creative Direction, Bottega Veneta won each of the four categories it was nominated for - Accessories Designer of the Year, Brand of the Year, Designer of the Year and British Designer of the Year - Womenswear.
Harpers Bazaar commented : Bottega Veneta has become one of fashion's most popular brands in 2019, thanks to its quiet, modern elegance reinterpreted by Lee - who previously worked in the design team at Celine. The label's voluminous Pouch clutch has prompted international waiting lists.[4]
References
- "VOGUE UK OCT 2019". Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- "DANIEL LEE BOTTEGA BIOGRAPHY". Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- "Kering announcement". Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a30100563/fashion-awards-2019-winners/