LEONELLO BORGHI
Written by Yvette N. Coleman

“The feeling of the leather got me hooked,” says the Florence born Leonello Borghi who had a precise vision of his career. The relentless desire to design Luxury leather goods brought him to Paris when he was just 21. Borghi worked for many major fashion houses with the finest materials, but still yearned to create his own collection.

 

In 2000, he began designing and expressing his true feelings through his very own collection. Leonello Borghi collection offers clients versatility, function, and sophistication. Leonello is “unapologetic luxury” in ultra luxe materials and uses materials such as deerskin and stingray. Oversized, voluminous shapes define Borghi’s aesthetic.

“We started selling the first LB collection of men’s bags in the summer of 2001. We were able to immediately catch the attention of major retailers such as Barneys New York and Takashimaya. 7 years later we are still here stronger and happier than ever!”

Leonello Borghi has quite an intriguing resume. In the summer of 2002, Borghi was hired as Vice President of Design for Wathne Group to create Ralph Lauren’s accessories collections and in addition, Borghi consults and oversees design for other high-end luxury brands.

Borghi has also established a special relationship with Barneys NY, which has led to exciting collaborations using experimental design concepts and this has now become a seasonal offering. His exclusive range of accessories for Barneys Co-op division debuted in Spring 2007 and is an ongoing collaboration. Borghi’s relentless pursuit of the perfect marriage of form and function in accessories was recognized in 2004 when he was awarded the Rising Star Award for Accessory Design by The Fashion Group International.