Lee will oversee all of Burberry’s collections, which span men’s, women’s and children’s items. He commences his role next week but is not expected to make his runway debut until next February, when he will present the label’s Fall-Winter 2023 collection at London Fashion Week.
During his three-year stint at Bottega Veneta, Lee also ushered in a quiet transformation of the Italian fashion house’s fortunes. In particular, he became known for the Pouch clutch — a celebrity favorite — and the Cassette bag, which emphasized the label’s history of craftsmanship by enlarging its signature “intrecciato” weave.
A look from Riccardo Tisci’s final Burberry show at London Fashion Week on Monday. Credit: Tim Whitby/BFC/Getty Images
In a statement published Wednesday, Lee he was “honored” to be joining Burberry.
“Together with the team, we will write the exciting next chapter for this legendary British luxury brand, continuing its historic heritage and building on Riccardo’s legacy,” he added. “I am very excited to be returning to London, a city that champions pioneering creativity and that continues to inspire me.”
In a separate press release, also issued by Burberry, Tisci said he was “incredibly proud” of his work at the brand. “Burberry is a very special place with a magical past and a very promising future,” he is quoted as saying.
Top image: Daniel Lee, then Bottega Veneta’s creative director, at The Fashion Awards in 2019.
