Daniel Lee (designer)

Daniel Lee
Born	22 January 1986 (1986-01-22) (age 38) Bradford, England
Alma mater	Central Saint Martins
Occupation	Fashion Designer
Years active	2012–present

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.

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.

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."

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.