borgo de nor

Founded in 2017 by fashion industry veterans Carmen Borgonovo and Joana de Noronha, Borgo de Nor is a London-based brand built on a shared passion for art and travel. The founders' eclectic heritages—from El Salvador and Portugal—infuse the collections with a distinct energy, creating dresses that are both polished and playful. The brand’s identity is rooted in celebrating empowered, free-spirited women, drawing inspiration from artists like Frida Kahlo and Leonora Carrington. Core to the brand are its flowing dresses, which serve as canvases for bespoke, often surreal prints with a painterly quality. These vibrant and versatile silhouettes are designed to transition effortlessly from city meetings to beachside dinners, embodying a modern, art-inspired glamour. While dresses are central, the brand has expanded to include skirts, tops, and swimwear. Borgo de Nor has established a conscious design initiative with its Muse Project, which recrafts bestselling styles from surplus fabrics in partnership with the charity Smart Works, reinforcing a commitment to mindful production and social responsibility.