Fashion career profile

Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee is a British fashion designer and the chief creative officer of Burberry. After graduating from Central Saint Martins, he worked in the design studios of Donna Karan, Balenciaga and Maison Margiela before joining Céline, where he led ready-to-wear design under Phoebe Philo. In 2018 he was appointed creative director of Bottega Veneta, a role that brought renewed attention to the house’s leather craft and product design. Burberry appointed Lee chief creative officer in September 2022, with his tenure beginning on 3 October of that year. The remit covers the house’s collections and creative output, not just one product category. His profile separates his current Burberry leadership from his completed work at Bottega Veneta and earlier studio positions. Those roles provide useful context for his career without implying that the earlier houses remain part of his present responsibilities.

Role
Chief Creative Officer, Burberry
Nationality
British
Age
40
Career appointments
3
Fashion houses
3