Our World
Dooz redefines luxury handbags with a multidisciplinary approach to design, blending architectural references with an artful sensibility. Handmade in New York City from fine Italian Nappa leather and accented with bespoke hardware, Dooz handbags reflect a commitment to quality, detail and timeless craftsmanship.
Founder
Rachel Borghard brings a diverse background in fashion, fine arts and industrial design to her work, shaped by her time in New York’s fashion industry and her furniture design studies in Copenhagen. Grounded in the principles of Scandinavian design, Rachel approaches each handbag as a sculptural form — functional, yet distinctly creative.
DESIGN PROCESS
Each collection begins as a vision rooted in architectural forms, interiors and art. The process unfolds with a mood board that captures sculptural shapes and a cohesive color palette, leading to sketches that translate these ideas into designs. Rachel then brings these concepts to life by crafting three-dimensional paper models to refine the proportions and scale.
Italian Leather
Once perfected in paper, each Dooz bag takes shape in our signature Italian Nappa calfskin, a material renowned for its buttery smooth touch, supple durability, and timeless appeal. We source this exceptional leather directly from a second-generation tannery near Vicenza, Italy, celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and sustainable practices.
Made in New York
Meticulously handcrafted in our New York City studio, every bag is brought to life by a team of skilled artisans and master craftsmen. From the careful cutting and stitching of our leather to the precise embossing of each piece, their expertise transforms our designs into wearable works of art. With a focus on small-batch production, we curate a collection that is thoughtfully refined and perfected over time.