Borris Powell Designs is truly a luxury menâs and womenâs Oscar carpet brand. The Borris Powell studio is located on the north side of Chicago and features the designer’s latest addition to the brand, luxury leather accessories. Borris designs depict classic hues and fun textures that help to accent feminine silhouettes. Self-taught designer Borris Powell is known for his luxurious womenâs clothing. Powellâs designs depict classic hues and fun textures that help to accent feminine silhouettes. Powell first learned how to sew in a class at Jo-Ann Fabrics, and after that there was no stopping the Alabama native. In 2011, Powell won the Oscar Designer Challenge with his âblack swanâ evening gown. Today, Powell continues to design breathtaking Oscar-like garments. His studio, The Borris Powell studio, is located on the north side of Chicago and features the designer’s latest additions to his brand, including luxury leather accessories.