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"THE BAG'S DESIGN CONCEALS UNEXPECTED INTERIORS, JUST LIKE THE BUILDINGS ON
MY STREET, WHICH OFTEN CONCEAL BEAUTIFUL GARDENS."—GIORGIO
ARMANI
bag collection is perfectly in
step with this aesthetic.
Based on a sleek, versatile
tote design, each
Borgonuovo bag is made
entirely by hand in Italy, and
Armani says he approached
the design of the bag much
like he approaches the
construction of a suit: The
body of the bag features a
front quadrant built on
canvas, which gives a shape
to the leather.
"A classic bag and a
tailored jacket are similar
in terms of absolute
practicality, clean lines,
sophisticated finishes, and
the use of quality material,"
says Armani. "I wanted to
ensure that this bag would
have the same timeless look
as a blue blazer."
And while the exterior of
the Borgonuovo is certainly
as clean and polished as a
blazer, Armani also did not
spare any attention to details
when it came to the interior
of the bag, which features
contrasting lining complete
with a sewn-on pocket and
snap button.
"The functional elegance
of the bag's design conceals
unexpected interiors, just like
the austere façades of
buildings on my street, which
often conceal beautiful
gardens," says Armani of the
inspiration behind the
interior of the bag.
For Autumn/ Winter 2014,
Armani will expand the
Borgonuovo collection
beyond the original satchel
and handbag designs (which
debuted in spring 2014) to
include small and large
shoppers as well as a bowler
case. Each new design will
feature signature elements of
the original Borgonuovo,
such as adjustable handles
with metallic buckle accents,
perpendicular seams that
create a color-blocking
effect, and varied materials
and textures, including
printed calfskin. A new
green shade serves as a chic
and subtle way for Windy
City women to incorporate
color into a darker fall
wardrobe.
"I find that fine skins
enhance the lines of the
Borgonuovo even more,"
says Armani, "and the dark
green shade is the perfect
color for this fall and winter."
Looking forward, Armani
plans to introduce even
more color combinations,
materials, and textures to the
Borgonuovo line to serve as
the perfect accent for the
overall Armani aesthetic.
"My vision of style is
unique and very clear, and
clothing and accessories
each make up a version of
that vision," he says. "The
Borgonuovo is both casual
and refined, and works for
any occasion."
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The designer concluding
his Spring/Summer
2014 Giorgio Armani
Privé show, part of Paris
Haute Couture Fashion
Week in January.
Giorgio Armani
making last-minute
adjustments during
a model's fitting.
Borgonuovo bag
($3,425).
Longtime friends
Giorgio Armani and
Sophia Loren
backstage at his
show this past July.
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