It was in the late 80s when Michael Bornett first began to design his own collections. This era also marked a boom in fashion. He experimented with new styles inspired by Far Eastern aesthetics and a good portion of avant-garde. While he started questioning old methods he also began openly criticising fur handling and livestock farming. Michael Bornetts response to the justified concerns and objections: Fur and leather are not just bling-bling or some cheap commodity. Bornett categorically rejects industrial fur farming and assembly line production to maximize the profit of "big brands". – Fur is luxury and that’s what it should always stand for: For the sake of respect for animals and the profession.

Michael Bornett has often been honoured with national and international awards. Always open for new adventures, Michael is currently dedicated to ornamentation, focussing on geometrical patterns – traditional Vienna workshops "reloaded". The result is various fur combinations and marquetry. For some time now he’s been expanding his collections, adding dresses, pants, capes and accessories such as bags, caps, working with a wide range of materials – a melting pot where leather meets velvet, fur meets knitwear and exquisite fabrics are combined with special fur.

Michael's wife, Birgit Bornett is his main advisor, providing further support in creation and management.