Handbag Designer 101 - The Handbag Awards
Founded in 2007, the Independent Handbag Designer Awards celebrates handbag design and talent from the United States and across the globe. Now, each week on the Handbag Designer 101 Podcast, Author and Founder of The Handbag Awards, Emily Blumenthal, will highlight famous handbag designers, designers to watch, and executives from the retail industry to share their stories and advice, to give you the inside scoop on taking your handbag from inception, to shelf, to understanding who your customer really is.
From designing, to making, to marketing, Handbag Designer 101 will teach you everything you need to know about becoming a handbag designer, and becoming a handbag expert yourself. Our team is always actively looking for the creator of the next "it bag" with membership, events, and more opportunities for discovery so subscribe, follow us, and keep in touch to stay tuned.
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How Salt Athletic Became the Cleat Bag Athletes Want (and Parents Trust)
Scaling Smarter with Nicole Levy from Baikal Handbag Manufacturing
Dr. Jessica Quillin & The Power of Cohesive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Carrying Craft and Clarity: How Adriana Castro Built a Lasting Brand
From Soho to Sustainability: How Steven Alan Built—and Rebuilt—a Lasting Brand
Quitting Marc Jacobs to Create an Iconic Brand: The Story of Joy Gryson
Clare V and The Art of Intentional Growth: Part 2 | Emily Blumenthal & Clare Vivier
Inside NY Now: Why Wholesale Still Matters for Independent Designers | Matthew Mathiasen
Building Handbag Joy: How Peter Gryson Turned Vision Into a Global Label
Inside the Handbag Machine: How Cathy Schwartz-Shino Defines Real Brand Power
From Macy’s to QVC: Karen Giberson’s Accessories’ Journey | Emily Blumenthal & Karen Giberson
From Boutique Dreams to QVC Star: Dawn Del Russo’s Reinvention Story
Julie Deane CBE: The Post-It on the Factory Wall to the Sale of The Cambridge Satchel Company Part 2
Julie Deane’s Tale from Kitchen Table to British Handbag Empire Part 1
From Courtroom to Catwalk: Jimena Suarez’s Vegan Handbag Revolution
How Sujin Osatarayakul Builds Bags Like Buildings
How Odoba Turned Heritage Into a Handbag Brand | Emily Blumenthal & Odoba Nnani
Motherhood Meets Handbags: The Story of Misenver | Emily Blumenthal & Shinyoung Park
Healing Through Handbags: Chelli Look’s Journey of Creativity and Loss
From Walmart Fabric to a Multi-Million Dollar Brand: Jessy Dover’s Bold Blueprint
What Really Makes an It Bag in 2026? Beth Goldstein Breaks It Down
From One Bag to a Global Brand: Rebecca Minkoff on Building Fashion That Lasts
What It Really Takes to Launch a Handbag Brand in 2024 💼👜| Emily Blumenthal & Nancy Forman
How Kerri Quigley Built a Fashion Empire—One Kid at a Time
Inside Clare V.: How a DIY Laptop Case Sparked a Handbag Empire
Inside NY Now: Why Wholesale Still Matters for Independent Designers
From Street Interviews to Red Carpets: How @TheeFashionMix Became Fashion's Digital Insider
How Monica Botkier Turned a Side Hustle into a Handbag Legend
Reimagining Leather: How Gen Phoenix is Transforming Waste into the Future of Luxury
Luxury with a Past Life: How Evey Amery Built a Global Pre-Loved Handbag Empire