Borsalino and GAMAT Announce Licensing Agreement for Leather Goods
The debut of the first collection is scheduled for Fall/Winter 2026 Borsalino, the international icon of Italian luxury, and GAMAT, a Swiss company specializing in the development and production of high-end leather goods, today announced the signing of a five-year licensing agreement for the design, production, and distribution of a new line of Borsalino-branded leather bags and accessories.
GAMAT will reinterpret Borsalino’s distinctive aesthetic codes and values through a contemporary collection of accessories, designed to enrich and complement the Maison’s stylistic universe. The sales campaign is scheduled to begin in November 2025, with the first collection available from September 2026 in Borsalino boutiques, select international department stores, and online at www.borsalino.com
This agreement marks a significant milestone in Borsalino’s growth journey following its acquisition in 2018 by the Haeres Equita fund. “With this new licensing project in leather goods, Borsalino is opening a new chapter in its history,” comments Mauro Baglietto, Managing Director of Borsalino. “Developed in collaboration with GAMAT, the collection of leather accessories has been conceived to enrich our clients’ wardrobes with pieces designed to accompany everyday life with style and practicality. Each creation reflectsthe same passion, attention to detail, and artisanal excellence that have always defined our hats, embodying the spirit of timeless elegance.”
Producing over 700,000 leather items annually—including bags and accessories—for premium and luxury brands, GAMAT is distinguished by its technical expertise and comprehensive management of the entire creative and production process, from material research and selection to quality control.
“We are proud to embark on this collaboration with such an exceptional company as Borsalino, a pioneer of Made in Italy and a universalsymbol of elegance and style,” says Alessandro Mazzucchelli, founder of GAMAT. “Our mission is to create leather goods that seamlessly blend design, functionality, and innovation. We share Borsalino’s vision of authentic luxury—rooted in tradition yet forward-looking. We are confident that this partnership will allow us to leverage our respective expertise to create collections that meet the expectations of the international market while further strengthening the brand’s presence in new product categories.”
About Borsalino, Since 1857 Borsalino has represented the maximum expression of Italian excellence in the production of hats, with an artisanal savoir-faire that has been handed down from generation to generation. Today, the Made in Alessandria Maison is expressed through a modern concept of beauty that combines creativity, spirit of innovation and manufacturing skill. Borsalino is part of the ChimHaeresInvestment Holding, a private investment company focused on the acquisition and management of aspirational luxury and lifestyle brands.
About GAMAT, Founded in Chiasso in 1998, GAMAT SA is a Swiss company specializing in the production of high-qualityleather goods and accessories for international brands in the mid-to-high-end segment. With over 700,000 bags manufactured each year, the company offers an integrated service ranging from the selection of raw materials to prototyping and production with rigorous quality controls. GAMAT’s vision is focused on innovation, sustainable relationships, and the constant search for a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
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