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
Daniel Lee (photo by Tommy Ton)
Born	22 January 1986 (1986-01-22) (age 35) Bradford, England
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]