Lee Paton grew up in the English Lake District with family roots stemming from England, Scotland and France. The history, heritage and nature of these places continue to influence his high-end womens and menswear. His designs present a rich mixture of traditional British crafts and tailoring with detailed hand-finishing and couture techniques of the early Parisian ateliers.

During his studies at the London College of Fashion he embarked upon a design internship at Alexander McQueen, which turned into a longer spell within the studio. A course and keen interest in historic and military tailoring led to bespoke training on London’s Savile Row. Finally, between Paris and London's finest embroidery establishments, he honed new skills in various methods of couture hand embroidery.

By graduation he had accumulated a strong list of high-profile clients who encouraged the development of his brand and the house was established in 2010 offering bespoke services to clients.
Now, in 2019 those clients range from private individuals to several international royal households and Lee’s work has been featured in UK and overseas titles such as Vogue, Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Elle and The Financial Times. His atelier is located in a former tannery from where his relatives worked in the early 20th Century trading leather hides.

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