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London designer Lee Paton is emerging as a new face on the fashion scene. Ascending via the London College of Fashion and Alexander McQueen, 2008 saw Paton perform an exclusive extended version of his graduate collection, sponsored by Hendrick's Gin.

The striking silhouettes of his outfits are a product of the bespoke training he received whilst on London's Savile Row and with one of the last hunting wear tailors in the world. Just one of the skills called upon by his celebrity clients for both private and public events.

Paton's cheerful preppiness obscures the essence of his designs. He eschews modernity, preferring the resilience of Victoriana. Though his creations do more than nod to history - each piece is a classical allegory: carefully constructed from specially sourced materials and components. The result is a rich mixture of styles, textures, and colours. Some are darkly subfusc, while others are more flamboyant.

His designs are raffish, appealing to those who seek presence and charisma. Appealing though they are, Paton hasn't intended to assuage the sartorial zeitgeist; his creations are more esoteric - rather like the designer himself.

“THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS SIGNALLED A NEW STAR... LEE PATON IS THE ONE TO WATCH.” - ABSOLUTE MAGAZINE