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Daniel Lee: Revitalising a fashion house

British fashion designer, Daniel Lee on reinventing classic Italian brand, Bottega Veneta, and putting on a fashion show in the midst of a global pandemic.

The young British-born designer Daniel Lee was appointed Creative Director of the classic Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta, in 2018 with the task of reinventing the brand. Since then he鈥檚 picked up numerous awards and several of his designs have already become 鈥渃ult鈥 items.

John Wilson joins the VIP audience 鈥 along with music stars Stormzy and Kanye West - to watch the launch of Daniel Lee鈥檚 latest Bottega Veneta collection held in London this Autumn. The designer discusses the brand鈥檚 trademark of woven leather handbags and shoes, what it takes to create some of the world鈥檚 most sought after garments and accessories, and the challenges of putting on a show in the midst of a global pandemic.

Presented and Produced by John Wilson for the 大象传媒 World Service

*Photo of Daniel Lee by: Tyrone Lebon*

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