Eddie Borgo news and archive

Has Eddie Borgo shuttered his business?

Eddie Borgo appears to be an Eddie no-go. The handbag and jewelry company appears to have quietly closed its offices at the end of last year, with no notice and as a surprise to many. The company, which began in 2008, has also shut down their website and disconnected their phones. No official statement by the company has been made as to what...

Fashion

Eddie Borgo to launch handbag collection

Eddie Borgo, best known for his sculptural jewellery, is expanding his product line to include handbags and accessories. The seven-piece collection is inspired by minimalist '50s and '60s chrome culture, particularly the boxy shapes and top handles that dominated women's handbag styles at the time. "All of my friends were complaining about the...

Fashion

Eddie Borgo's new handbags

When New York-based jewelry designer Eddie Borgo decided to expand into the world of handbags he promised himself one thing above all else: he would not be incorporating his iconic cone studs into any of his designs. One would expect Borgo to create a line of handbags to help his customers match their iconic bracelets, but, he had a different...

Fashion

Eddie Borgo collaborating with Target

While Target is usually known for big name designer collaborations, sometimes they select from a more low key design pool. This time, the retail giant has turned their eyes to Eddie Borgo for a jewelry and accessory collaboration. The capsule collection could help catapult Borgo to household name status if he is lucky. Joseph Altuzzara, who is...

Apparel

Fashion jeweller on the rise

Since winning runner up at the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in 2011 in New York, fashion jeweler Eddie Borgo has seen his star rise. Borgo launched his collection in 2009 and is part of the new generation of fashion jewellery designers like Tom Binns, Pamela Love and Delfina Delettrez. Eddie Borgo's sleek geometric shapes and sharp designs...