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Boutique leather accessories are de rigueur at MOGIL.

How do you create a massive business and fashion success out of a meagre $1000? Ask Gil Cowen, founder and designer of fabulous leather goods label Mogil. Gil borrowed this tiny sum to produce a gorgeous 10-piece range of leather handbags and belts, which she pieced together in the hours away from her full time job.

No rest for the wicked

Inspired by a trip to Bali, Gil's interest didn't lie with sunning herself on a beach with a cocktail in hand. Instead, she was mesmerised by the extraordinary skills of the local craftsmen, and their production of such gorgeous goods. With a penchant for design and an obsession with handbags, Gil immediately began thinking of ways she could apply the traditional handmade craftsmanship into her own exciting range of leather products.

Going Global

Five short years later, Mogil is now a fully-fledged leather goods label, producing an amazing 400 designs a year. We are thrilled to hear that the range has grown from handbags and belts, to now include boots, shoes, wallets, hats, overnight travel bags and now a full men's collection of shoes and accessories. Gil's hasn't only caught the eye of Aussie fashionistas, but those from around the world, expanding into top designer boutiques in Canada, the UK, New Zealand and Asia.

Classic meets rough luxe

Both gals and guys love Mogil's signature style - it's the instantly recognisable classic chic met with a raw roughness that makes it so appealing. Choose from a variety of clutches and heels with stud work, buttons, bows, ties and laces letting you make your ultimate style statement. Play on your youthful cheekiness with cinched waists, towering wedges and fantastic handbags. Don't forget about the men's range for your special someone! Using the signature 'rough luxe' look, Mogil men's is a great first collection for your style guru guy.

Mogil has over 150 stockists in Australia and 10 International stockists including Bracewell (vic, nsw), Tilkah (vic), Tesori Bellini (vic), D.Lab (vic), From St Xavier (nsw), ParisTexas (nsw), Peel (nsw), Wild Child (sa), Sooki (sa), Live Clothing (wa), Department (wa) and many more.

Contact 03 9521 1909 for more information on where you can grab these gorgeous goodies. Also, check out the website www.mogil.biz