Lee Roach

DESIGNER NAME: Lee Roach


BACKGROUND: Having graduated from Central Saint Martins BA course in 2010, Lee’s spring/summer 2011 collection featured in Selfridges ‘Bright Young Things’ initiative. He has worked with Meadham Kirchhoff, Kilgour on Savile Row and Peter Saville.

SIGNATURES: “Reduction and repetition.”
 
TRADEMARK PIECE: “Rather than a trademark piece, there is a manifestation of the brand’s aesthetic in everything produced.”
 
IDEAL CLIENT: “Uncompromising.”

THE COLLECTION: “Raw, contrast, formality and lightness.”

IMPACT OF LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN: “The success of London Collections: Men has meant an increased interest in London menswear and has solidified it as an important part of the menswear calendar. The brand has seen an increase in both sales and press since the inaugural London Collections: Men spring/summer 2013.”

FIRST PIECE OF MENSWEAR DESIGNED: “A football shirt.”