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Daniel Lee brings evolved heritage to Burberry in debut show

Daniel Lee’s first collection as Burberry’s creative director made his debut show for the British brand one of the most highly anticipated events among the London Fashion Week schedule. On entering the house in October last year, the 37-year-old designer had been tasked with bringing life back to the brand, rejuvenating its heritage that had...

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The business behind Burberry's revamp

Ever since Rose Marie Bravo turned Burberry into a billion dollar brand, more than doubling sales, the London-based heritage business has struggled to be a luxury leader in both size and positioning. Under Ms Bravo’s tenure between 1997 and 2005, Burberry was seen as the UK’s answer to Ralph Lauren, where an upmarket image attracted an...

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Change is in the air: Designer debuts for Fall/Winter 2023

New York Fashion Week is drawing to a close, but some much-anticipated debuts for the Fall/Winter 2023 season are still to come. From renowned fashion houses under new creative direction to designer duos going their separate ways, change is in the air for many brands. Daniel Lees returns to London Last week, Daniel Lee's first campaign for...

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Daniel Lee’s debut for Burberry leads LFW provisional schedule

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled the provisional schedule for London Fashion Week (LFW), running from February 17-21, including a headlining showcase from Burberry from new chief creative officer Daniel Lee. The autumn/winter 2023 LFW provisional schedule is once again a digital-physical hybrid event and features both menswear and...

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Burberry to debut first Daniel Lee collection February 20th

With just three months between his first day on the job and the next edition of London Fashion Week, Daniel Lee, Burberry’s new Creative Director, has a challenging road ahead of him. Factor in the holiday season, returning to London after living in Milan, and onboarding in a new (corporate) company, the design season has effectively been...

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Burberry’s new hire raises expectations and its stock

Burberry’s share price was bolstered on the announcement British designer Daniel Lee was appointed its new creative director. Shares rose 4.4 percent by midday trading on Wednesday. Mr Lee, who steps into the role next Monday, will have the task of rejuvenating the heritage and quintessential Britishness that was sideswept under the tenure of...

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Burberry names Daniel Lee as new chief creative officer

Following months of speculation, Burberry has confirmed that Riccardo Tisci is out as chief creative officer, and British designer Daniel Lee, who helped to revive Bottega Veneta is in. In a statement, Burberry said that Lee will join the heritage brand on October 3. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to the company...

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Is Riccardo Tisci exiting Burberry?

When Daniel Lee abruptly exited Bottega Veneta last November, there was speculation he could return to work alongside Phoebe Philo at her new namesake brand and studio, which is partially owned by LVMH. Both Lee and Philo have remained schtum over any collaboration, but with a likely one year non-compete clause finishing, Lee may now be open to...

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Daniel Lee to exit Bottega Veneta

Kering on Wednesday confirmed Bottega Veneta creative director Daniel Lee is to exit the label. In the shock announcement, the Paris-based luxury group said the move was a joint decision, first reported by the Business of Fashion. The reason for Lee’s departure has not been publicly announced, however it is rare for a star designer to exit a...

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How Bottega Green became the trendiest colour in fashion

That bright hue of green, professionally known as Kelly green and sitting somewhere between parakeet, apple and shamrock, is fashion’s new colour du jour. It has silently become one of the new codes and trademark colours for Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta, whose plush leather bags and accessories are synonymous with the hue since...

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Bottega Veneta exits social media on all platforms

Bottega Veneta has quietly closed its social media accounts, exiting Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, sparking an end to its social marketing communications. In an unprecedented move for a luxury fashion house, the Kering-owned company has chosen to restrict its digital communications, going against the tide of most marketing strategies. In...

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Bottega Veneta shows SS21 collection salon-style in London

Bottega Veneta this week showed its Spring Summer 2021 collection in London’s Sadler’s Wells, an intimate performance art venue best known for its spectacular contemporary dance calendar. Like so many other theatres, it had to close its doors during lockdown. Creative Director Daniel Lee isn’t a fan of the digital stage, instead preferring live,...