Daniel Lee Leaves Bottega Veneta In Surprise Move
In a surprise move, Daniel Lee and Bottega Veneta are parting ways after three years.
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Designer Daniel Lee is leaving Bottega Veneta.
In a surprise announcement, parent company Kering said the decision for the exit was a “joint decision”. The 35-year-old British designer will be leaving the brand after more than three years, during which he energised and brought new life to the label. Lee joined the house on July 1, 2018.
Prior to taking on the rein of creative director at the Italian brand, Lee was a figure not known to many in the fashion world. His previous experiences include being an assistant to Phoebe Philo when the latter took over Céline and at Donna Karan.
Image: Bottega Veneta
In 2018, Lee was invited to take over Bottega Venetta and during his 3-year tenure at the house, he has helped to inject “life” into the staid brand. Diving deep into the archive of Bottega Venetta, the designer reimagined the house’s key stylist emblem ? the interecciato pattern. It has since become a key motif of the brand as the pattern is seen across various ready-to-wear pieces and accessories.
Furthermore, Lee also had a knack for creating “It” items, which are often sold out. These pieces are often seen on celebrities and fashion editors ? Puddle boots, Pouch clutches and padded Cassette cross-bodies are the new staples. Simple, minimalistic...
The post Daniel Lee Leaves Bottega Veneta In Surprise Move appeared first on LUXUO.
Designer Daniel Lee is leaving Bottega Veneta.
In a surprise announcement, parent company Kering said the decision for the exit was a “joint decision”. The 35-year-old British designer will be leaving the brand after more than three years, during which he energised and brought new life to the label. Lee joined the house on July 1, 2018.
Prior to taking on the rein of creative director at the Italian brand, Lee was a figure not known to many in the fashion world. His previous experiences include being an assistant to Phoebe Philo when the latter took over Céline and at Donna Karan.
Image: Bottega Veneta
In 2018, Lee was invited to take over Bottega Venetta and during his 3-year tenure at the house, he has helped to inject “life” into the staid brand. Diving deep into the archive of Bottega Venetta, the designer reimagined the house’s key stylist emblem ? the interecciato pattern. It has since become a key motif of the brand as the pattern is seen across various ready-to-wear pieces and accessories.
Furthermore, Lee also had a knack for creating “It” items, which are often sold out. These pieces are often seen on celebrities and fashion editors ? Puddle boots, Pouch clutches and padded Cassette cross-bodies are the new staples. Simple, minimalistic...
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