Dion Lee
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Dion Lee (born 2 October 1985) is an Australian fashion designer who established his eponymous brand at the age of 23.
Lee debuted at Australian Fashion Week in 2009 after graduating from Sydney Institute of Technology the year prior. He was the first designer to stage a runway presentation at the Sydney Opera House in 2010.[1]
After a national collaboration with Australian retail chain Cue Clothing Company in 2011, Lee announced a partnership in 2013 with the retailer who acquired an undisclosed shareholding of the business.[2]
In September 2012, Lee showed at London Fashion Week for the second time and in February 2013, participated in the International Woolmark Prize as the Australian Finalist, also presented at London Fashion Week.[3]
Having attained success in London, Lee debuted his Spring 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week in September of 2013. After presenting regularly on the schedule, it was his Fall 2016 show, which saw American Vogue declare that ‘With his show this morning … Lee came of age as a New York designer’.[4]
Dion Lee has been featured in international press including American Vogue, British Vogue, Harpers Bazaar UK, Harper’s Bazaar Germany, Dazed and Confused, Elle US, Vogue India and Marie Claire US. It has been worn by some of the world’s most influential celebrities including Oscar Winners Jennifer Lawrence and Cate Blanchett.[5]
The brand is sold globally in the world’s most exclusive retailers and Australia is home to five flagship stores. Lee now divides his time between Sydney and New York where the company has offices.
Awards
- 2010 - Winner of the Woolmark Designer Award at Melbourne Fashion Festival [6]
- 2010 - Winner of the Qantas Spirit of Youth Award in Fashion Design
- 2013 – Participation in the first International Woolmark Prize, representing Australia
- 2013 - Winner of the Prix de Marie Claire Award – Best Australian Fashion Designer
- 2013 – Winner of GQ Man of the Year – Best Designer
References
- ^ Blanch, Jess (2010). “Australia’s Most Cerebral Designer – Dion Lee”. Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ Traill-Nash, Glynis (2013). "Designer Lee locks in Cue funds for growth". The Australian. Retrieved March 2016.
- ^ Oakley Smith, Mitchell (2013). “Dion Lee is the boy wonder of Australian Fashion”. The Australian. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ Singer, Maya (2016). “Dion Lee Fall 16 Collection Review”. Vogue. Retrieved 4 March 206.
- ^ Stapleton, Dan (2016). "Australia Designer Dion Lee’s Breakthrough at New York Fashion Week: ‘A Coming of Age’". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Cuming, Marius (2010). "The Australian fashion industry is adapting to tough times". The Australian. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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