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At the Fashion Awards, it was Daniel Lee’s night. The creative director of Bottega Veneta took home four coveted accolades, including Designer of the Year and Brand of the Year. But, although this accomplishment is extremely impressive, it wasn’t altogether unexpected. Ever since taking over the prestigious Italian label 18 months ago, the British designer has quickly become the new name to know and has catapulted a previously quieter brand into the fashion spotlight.