Lindy McDonough is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Lotuff Leather in Providence, Rhode Island. She designs and oversees production at its in-house studio where classically trained artists hand-make technically complex leather bags. With a BFA in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and nearly a decade of industry experience, McDonough creates pieces with a minimal sensibility, focus on functionality, and lasting quality.

After graduating from RISD, she moved to New York and apprenticed at a top independent boutique. There, she discovered a space in the market for emerging designers. whose entrepreneurial spirit and creative energy inspired her. Things aligned when two childhood friends approached her to partner on a luxury leather goods collection. From day one, she immersed herself in every aspect of Lotuff Leather. In addition to designing, she learned how to draft patterns, operate machinery, and make a bag from start to finish.

By establishing the Lotuff studio, she has helped build an ever-growing team of 21 dedicated artists, many of whom continue to maintain their own studio practices and bring their talent and artistry to each handmade piece. The standard that McDonough sets for quality allows Lotuff to guarantee each piece for life. Her goal is for Lotuff to become a renowned atelier, sustained by the collective effort to make the highest-caliber leather bags and empower Providence’s creative community through meaningful employment.

Lindy McDonough has been a CFDA Member since 2018.