LONDON – Burberry is exploring a latest creative path, and talking to designers who could potentially replace chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci, whose contract expires in early 2023.

In response to industry sources, one in every of those designers is Daniel Lee, who made an abrupt departure from the Kering-owned Bottega Veneta late last yr, shortly after the brand’s spring-summer 2022 runway show in Detroit, Michigan.

One source said that Lee and Burberry were in advanced discussions, although no deal has been signed.

 

Burberry said Wednesday it doesn’t comment on speculation. 

The corporate, which is one hundred pc quoted on the London Stock Exchange, has given no indication on Tisci’s future. 

During its first-quarter results presentation in mid-July, Burberry said it was very comfortable with Tisci, and declined to comment on whether it was in search of to interchange him. 

It’s natural that Burberry could be its creative options at once: Tisci took over nearly five years ago, and through that point has helped to expand the brand’s offer and construct up key categories reminiscent of footwear, outerwear and men’s tailoring.

He has also pumped up Burberry’s social following, and stoked the flames of international demand with special, limited-edition product drops and an enormous deal with high-end leather accessories, especially the Olympia, Lola and TB monogram bags.

Tisci will show his next collection on Sept. 17, the eve of London Fashion Week, which runs from Sept. 18-22.

Burberry also welcomed a latest CEO, Jonathan Akeroyd, earlier this yr. 

Akeroyd plans to put out his latest strategy for the corporate in November after Burberry’s interim results. 

As a part of his latest roadmap, Akeroyd will likely be searching for a latest talent to take over the creative helm of Burberry. In response to sources, the brand has put out feelers to plenty of outstanding British designers in recent months.

As reported, Lee helped to revive Bottega Veneta, turning it right into a hot ticket and a trend-setting label, and injecting a latest and youthful spirit to the collections.

He delivered top-selling accessories, including the Pouch bag, and Cassette bag and the Lido sandals. 

While sources said that Lee was shown the door following a string of complaints by Bottega Veneta staff, Kering described his departure as a joint decision. Since then, speculation has been rife about Lee’s next move.