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Bottega Veneta's ready-to-wear designer Matthieu Blazy to step up as the label's creative director following the departure of Daniel Lee.

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Nobody saw it coming, but Daniel Lee is departing from Bottega Veneta.

The news was announced by Kering, the luxury conglomerate that owns the Italian fashion brand. In a statement, the group said, “Bottega Veneta and Daniel Lee are announcing their joint decision to end their collaboration. He brought new energy to the house and greatly contributed to the new momentum that Bottega Veneta is enjoying today.”

Indeed, when Lee was named as the new creative director of the brand in 2018, the fashion brand was hardly in the spotlight like it is today. Lee himself was relatively unknown, although the British designer was noted for being old Céline’s director of ready-to-wear, working with the revered Phoebe Philo.

Naturally, he brought plenty of Philo-isms to Bottega Veneta, which attracted customers who missed Philo's design sensibilities (her clothing was described as intelligent, chic and sexy all at once) after her departure from Céline.

Creating a new Bottega Veneta

Under Lee's helm, Bottega Veneta became a favourite amongst It-girls. The brand built a huge presence on Instagram largely through Lee's accessories, even when he deleted its social media accounts. Lee refreshed the brand's signature intrecciato weave, creating oversized versions for handbags that became a hit, on top of introducing new styles like the padded Cassette and the Pouch.

He was also a key force behind the square-toe trend, having introduced a variety of stylish mules and heels that likewise, became must-haves for the fashionable crowd. He also managed to sell more practical styles like the Puddle Boots, which was just recently launched in knee-high styles and more colours.

During his tenure, Lee bagged four prizes at the 2019 British Fashion Awards, including designer of the year and brand of the year.

Where is Daniel Lee headed next?

In a statement, Lee shared, “My time at Bottega Veneta has been an incredible experience. I am grateful to have worked with an exceptional and talented team and I am forever thankful to everyone who was part of creating our vision. Thank you to Francois-Henri Pinault for his support, and for the opportunity to be part of Bottega Veneta’s story."

Bottega Veneta is expected to announce Lee's successor soon. As for where the British designer may be headed, perhaps we could look again at Phoebe Philo, who was revealed to be launching her eponymous luxury fashion brand at LVMH. Perhaps Lee could be rejoining the designer that helped refine his minimalist aesthetic?

Stay tuned for news on the designer's next move.

Header photo credit: Bottega Veneta

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More than three years have passed since the star designer made any announcements, and this recent one sent shockwaves across the fashion world.

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Amid the trying times right now, we all need a little strength, positivity and kindness more than ever. And Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta is aiming to do just that with the launch of a new Virtual Residency programme.

This multi-platform plan will see a muse, collaborator or talent take over the newly-created mini-site showing off works that inspire them, be it film, music or art. On weekends, the platform will host cooking segments from chefs and/or host live music performances with a Sunday movie night thrown into the mix.

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Bottega Veneta’s creative director Daniel Lee will be the first to person to kickstart this programme.

[inline-quote author="Daniel Lee, Creative Director of Bottega Veneta"]"Creativity and strength lie at the heart of Bottega Veneta. In this highly distressing time, we feel a responsibility to celebrate those values and ignite a sense of joy and hope in our community and beyond. "[/inline-quote]

You can access the Residency through Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and SoundCloud, as well as Bottega Veneta’s website.

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Whether you like it or not, the mini bag trend is here to stay. Season after season, designers have introduced new colourways and silhouettes that leave us wanting more. While we know that these bags are not made for practicality,  there is no denying their dainty charm. So in no particular order, here are some of our favorite silhouettes that we are currently coveting and that will pair well with any outfit choice. 

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has recently unveiled two new wrist bags for SS20. The miniature bags dubbed the ‘Mini Monogrammed Bumbag’ and ‘Palmsprings Wrist Bag’ boasts Louis Vuitton’s iconic signature monogram print. Black leather straps are complemented with gold-tone detailing accent hardware. Completing the bag is a centred “Louis Vuitton Paris” logo, to fortify the branding (in case you've missed it somehow). 

The bracelet bags will be available for purchase once released in January of 2020, and is marked at approximately HK$5,900.

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Jacquemus

When it comes to micro bags, Simone Porte Jacquemus is the name to know. Jacquemus’ ‘Le Chiquiti’ bag is crafted in rubberised leather with the iconic “J” branding in the corner. The uniqueness of the bag lies in its detachable leather strap which can be knotted it around your arm or wrist -- much like a bracelet. The mini bags retail for approximately HK$2,020 and are available now through Jacquemus’ online shop.  

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Bottega Veneta

With Daniel Lee as the Creative Director of Bottega Veneta, he has amassed a strong following which includes the likes of Rihanna and Rosie Huntington-Whitely. His work also spawned the creation of the Instagram account, @NewBottega. So rounding out our top three, is Bottega Veneta’s ‘The Pouch 20’. The bag features a magnetic frame engulfed in handwoven leather while a slim leather shoulder strap allows the bag to be carried cross-body. ‘The Pouch 20’ arrives in various colourways and the price ranges from HK$9,700 to HK$12,850. 

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Hermès

You'll have a harder time finding the next bag, but once you get, you won't regret it. The Hermès Kelly is one of the world's most coveted bag and if you didn't know, the bag was originally dubbed the “Sac à Dépêches” but was later renamed after actress Grace Kelly in 1977. If you're searching for this bag, you will have to call your local Hermès shop to try to arrrange one.

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Fendi

With the holiday season just around the corner, Fendi's 'Baguette Mini' from Nicki Minaj's 'Fendi Prints On' collection is the perfect festive option. The bag sees a unique mirror-effect arriving in silver leather detailing while it's equipped with detachable shoulder straps which allows it to be worn on the shoulder or cross-body. Completing the bag is Fendi's iconic 'FF' logo adorned in silver sequins. Whether you wear it for a festive party or just for a night out, the bag will set you back HK$20,200.

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To reiterate, we know these bags are not practical but they are pretty and cute. There's no right or wrong way to carry a mini bag, it's all about owning the look, experimenting, and trying out different ways to rock them. One would even say that it's therapeutic and see it as a way of "Marie Kondo-ing" your daily life.

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Get into a vacation state of mind with these pieces from Hermes, Bottega Veneta, Bally, and Z Zegna.

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Get into a vacation state of mind with these pieces from Hermes, Bottega Veneta, Bally, and Z Zegna.

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Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers".

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Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers".

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Everything you need to know about 32-year-old Daniel Lee, Bottega Veneta's newly appointed creative director to succeed Tomas Maier.

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