André Rustad Wallenborg (45) is educated at BI Norwegian Business School and the fashion school ESMOD. After getting some years of experience by working under the well-known designer Kjell Torheim in Oslo, André founded Wallenborg Design AS in 2000, where he now works full-time with the design and production of handbags. Wallenborg Design AS is located in Moss, Norway. His design focus is the creation of classic, high-quality items that will be used for many years to come. Most often, he chooses to produce handbags made from leather and furs. André also lectures and holds courses in Norway and Sweden for local quilt and fabric shops, guilds and organizations.