EMERGING DESIGNER

Dorothy Lee

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Dorothy Fashion Focus

Dorothy Lee on Fashion

What has been your biggest fashion faux-pas?

Bodysuits.

If you could only shop at one store, which would it be?

Barneys New York.

If you could change one thing about your closet, what would it be?

Give me more space for my shoes!

Survival of the fittest: What is one item in your closet that you will never get rid of?

My cashmere prada mink trimmed coat.

If you were given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe, who would you choose?

Miuccia Prada. She is amazing!

Name an actor/singer/celebrity whose wardrobe you admire the most.

Kate Moss, of course.

What are your best and worst fashion purchases?

Best purchase – Alexander Mcqueen yellow pleated asymmetrical hem dress from his Spring 05 chessboard collection. Worst purchase – bow tie printed leggings.

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans? Shoes? Dress or Suit?

Ernest Sewn jeans/Alaia shoes/Prada dress

If you had to describe your personal style in one word, what would it be?

Unfussy

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

The extravagant, rich garments of Marie Antoinette. It would be so much fun to dress up like that all the time!

MyCloset.com Speaks

From statistics to fashion, thank gosh that Dorothy Lee has found her calling. Her designs are integrated with multi-faceted influences-from origami to phoenixes. She is one of the most original up and coming designers and is well on her way towards making a huge mark in the world of fashion.