Daniel Lee, a fashion designer, will serve as a judge for the BA Fashion Show at Central Saint Martins.
Fashion's Future Shapers: Daniel Lee Returns to Central Saint Martins to Discover the Next Big Talent
Gear up fashion lovers, as Daniel Lee, the powerhouse behind Burberry, is set to return to his roots, taking a seat on the judging panel for Central Saint Martins' annual BA Fashion Show on June 4. The main event? Identifying the winner of this year's L'Oréal Professionnel Young Talent Award.
Lee won't be making the decisions alone. Joining him on the jury are industry veterans like Mandi Lennard, one of London's longest-standing fashion insiders, Sarah Gresty, the course leader for CSM's BA Fashion program, and Rubie Costin of L'Oréal Professionnel. Past winners have been on par with industry greats like Wales Bonner, Goom Heo, and Yuhan Wang. So, the stakes are high!
"This is an absolute honor," Lee expressed, reminiscing about CSM's pivotal role in molding his career. He studied knitwear under Gresty during his BA and proceeded to the MA program under the late Louise Wilson, whose no-nonsense mentorship left an indelible mark on British fashion.
There's a poetic resonance in a former student stepping into a mentor's shoes, but Gresty sees more than symbolism. "Our BA Fashion program thrives in an artistic environment," she explained. "We nurture graduates who challenge norms, stir conversations about identity, politics, and culture. Daniel fully embodies this spirit. He's been there, done that."
Central Saint Martins' fashion course has long served as a breeding ground for talent and a catalyst for industry transformation. This year's show is expected to keep the trend alive. With Lee on board, be prepared for those eyes to stay glued a little longer than usual.
Fun fact: Notable past winners of the L'Oréal Professionnel Young Talent Award from Central Saint Martins include Grace Wales Bonner and Mao Usami, whose contributions to fashion are undeniable [4] [3]. Other notable winners, albeit without the exact year specified, include Wales Bonner, Goom Heo, and Yuhan Wang [1].
- Daniel Lee * Burberry * Central Saint Martins
- Central Saint Martins, where Daniel Lee once studied knitwear, is renowned for nurturing talented fashion designers like himself who challenge norms and stir conversations about identity, politics, and culture.
- Aspirants in the fashion-and-beauty sphere might find themselves inspired by the dynamic blend of lifestyle, education, and self-development opportunities offered by events like the upcoming Central Saint Martins' BA Fashion Show, where Daniel Lee, the mentor behind Burberry, will be shaping the future of the industry.
