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In 2023, Lee presented a show that took inspiration from shredding: “snake, serpent, scale, reptile, shedding, unraveling, ouroboros, etc.” Pieces had diamond hardware with 'scale eyeleting' dressed up classic harnessing and surface treatments. Elsewhere, 'reptile skins' were etched into leather
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for high school. It was there that he got his first sewing machine and began making clothing for friends. He would find vintage clothing, deconstruct it, and then refashion it to his friends' liking.
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Meghan Markle caused the Dion Lee website to crash when she was seen in
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