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Making fashion week work: London brings wearable style to the forefront

We often speak of the value that fashion weeks bring to a city – their economic impact, the buzz, the cultural exchange and community engagement. However, the cost for independent brands can sometimes be overwhelmingly high, rendering these events less worthy of investment. London Fashion Week witnessed undeniable gaps this season, from the...

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Burberry's Daniel Lee making his own rules at London fashion week

British designer Daniel Lee presented his second collection for Burberry at a star-studded show in London on Monday, unveiling summer versions of the famous trench coat and a range of new accessories. Burberry, the iconic British brand founded in 1856, was, as usual, the most eagerly awaited show at London Fashion Week. Burberry SS24, London...

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Burberry launches city takeover series in London

British heritage brand Burberry is launching a series of city takeovers, kicking off in London, which “celebrate the art of discovery and exploration in cities worldwide”. Entitled ‘Burberry Streets,’ the initiative will offer experiences, installations and events across the chosen cities, starting with London this month before heading to Seoul,...

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Burberry Resort 2024: Daniel Lee reinvents the classic check

Burberry's Resort 2024 collection took the spotlight this week, marking the second range designed by creative director Daniel Lee. While the brand's earlier runway debut encountered a few bumps along the way, Lee's resortwear collection firmly establishes him as one of fashion's most relevant designers. The iconic Burberry printed checks, deeply...

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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...