Exclusively Lorna Fitzgerald or ELF is an Irish Leather Goods label. Established in 2006 by Dublin based designer, Lorna Fitzgerald, the label is all about limited editions and one off designs.

 

About The Designer…

Lorna's fashion career started in London in 2002. After completing her diploma in The London Centre for Fashion Studies, she went on to work for Gharani Strok. She then worked as a pattern cutter/tailor for numerous suppliers in north London. While working in the fashion industry, she also sold her own designs at London's famous markets; Portobello market and Spitalfields market. Her designs were stocked in 3 north London boutiques. In 2006 she returned to Dublin to start her own brand - Exclusively Lorna Fitzgerald or ELF.

 

About The Designs…

All products are handmade in Lorna's design studio in Dublin. Designs are labour intensive and require a large degree of skill and attention to detail. Her most popular handbag - The Viking Hold-all bag - takes just under 2 days to craft.

Lorna's inspiration comes mainly from structures; both man made and natural. "...depth and perspective play a large part in my designs... probably originating from my love of architecture..."

 

Raw Materials...

Designs tend to incorporate 2 layers, an outer skin and an inner skin, both made from leather. Lorna uses Italian cow hide for it's durability and flexability; this leather is sourced through the UK. The metal hardware used is sourced from a UK saddlery supplier. All materials used are top quality, as is the skilled labour involved in crafting these complicated designs.