Daniel Lee Creative Director at Bottega Veneta.
Born and educated in Bradford, UK.

2009—Graduates from BA Fashion Knitwear at Central Saint Martins.
2011—Graduates from MA Fashion at CSM under the tutelage of Louise Wilson.
2011—Joins Donna Karan design team in New York City after working alongside Martin Margiela at Maison Margiela and Nicholas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga.
2012—Joins Céline design team and is appointed ready-to-wear design director by 2018. 2018—Appointed Creative Director of Bottega Veneta.
2019—Awarded ‘Brand of the Year’, ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’, ‘Accessories Designer of the Year’ and ‘Designer of the Year’ at The Fashion Awards.

Bottega Veneta founded by Michelle Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in 1966. From Vincenza, Veneto.

Innovative craftsmanship reminiscent of a feeling as much as a style. Informed by a broad perspective. Embracing the individual.
1980—American actress Lauren Hutton wears the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato bag in her role as Michelle Stratton in American Gigolo.
1985—Andy Warhol directed the short film ‘Bottega Veneta Industrial Videotape’.
199X—First ready-to-wear collection is launched.
2005—First women’s ready-to-wear show is shown on schedule. Men’s shows the following year.
2006 — Opens ‘La Scuola dei Maestri Pellettieri di Bottega Veneta’ (school of leather craftsmanship).
2018—Pouch bag becomes the fastest selling bag in Bottega’s history.