Lee Paton

Lee Paton’s roots stem from England, Scotland and France, with each country having had a unique impact on the Paton family story and the history, heritage and nature of these places having an intimate influence over his collections today. Lee grew up surrounded by some of Britain’s most poetic and charming landscapes - from Scottish lochs to the castles of Northumberland. He ultimately spent most of his childhood close to the rugged fells, valleys and tarns of the English Lake District. Known for its historic literary associations, it was home and inspiration to Britain’s greatest romantic artists including Wordsworth, Keats, Lord Tennyson, Bysshe Shelley and Beatrix Potter. Lee Paton studied menswear at the London College of Fashion, during which time he embarked upon several internships within the fashion industry. One such placement was a design internship at Alexander McQueen, which turned into a longer spell within the studio. With studies and a keen interest in historic and military tailoring, he was led to the home of British bespoke, London’s Savile Row. Here, outside of his university classes he learned the ways of the street and the importance of bespoke craftsmanship. This was followed up with tutelage in the English countryside with one of the last existing traditional huntingwear tailors. By graduation he had accumulated a strong list of high-profile clients who encouraged the development of his brand. To refine his illustrative skills he attended Oxford University’s Ruskin School of Art, an experience he credits as being one of the most influential for his vision of the couture maison he had founded. Privacy is of the utmost importance and Paton’s client list is extremely guarded. He dresses a range of clients: from private individuals and distinguished public figures to the women of several international royal households.His work has been featured in many British and overseas publications such as Vogue, Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle