Handbag Designer 101 Podcast
1) Clare V and The Art of Intentional Growth: Part 2 | Emily Blumenthal & Clare Vivier
Ever wonder what it takes to turn a small retail dream into a lasting fashion empire? Clare V, founder of her namesake brand, proves that steady growth, not viral fame, builds real legacy. Starting wi...Show More
2) Inside NY Now: Why Wholesale Still Matters for Independent Designers đđď¸| Emily Blumenthal & Matthew Mathiasen
In an era dominated by DTC, what role do trade shows still play in building a fashion brand? In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, we sit down with Matthew Mathiasen, Show Director of NY Now, to un...Show More
3) Inside the Handbag Machine: How Cathy Schwartz-Shino Defines Real Brand Power | Emily Blumenthal & Cathy Schwartz-Shino
Ever wonder why some handbags turn heads while others disappear into the crowd? Cathy Schwartz-Shinoâveteran of major handbag licenses and founder of Edit Accordinglyâpulls back the curtain on what tr...Show More
4) From Boutique Dreams to QVC Star: Dawn Del Russoâs Reinvention Story | Emily Blumenthal & Dawn Del Russo
For Dawn Del Russo, building a career in fashion has been a journey of resilience, adaptation, and staying true to herself. With just $10,000 in savingsâpartly from communion money sheâd carefully sav...Show More
5) Crafting Success: The Story Behind Joy Grysonâs Rise in Fashion | Emily Blumenthal & Peter Gryson
Ever wondered how a brand can transform a personal story into a global success? Peter Gryson, co-founder of Joy Gryson, takes us through his remarkable journey from the corporate world to launching a ...Show More
6) From Macyâs to QVC: Karen Gibersonâs Accessoriesâ Journey | Emily Blumenthal & Karen Giberson
Ever wonder why itâs so hard to break into the accessories world? Karen Giberson, President of the Accessories Council, pulls back the curtain on an industry made up of specialized silos that rarely c...Show More
7) Julie Deane CBE: The Post-It on the Factory Wall to the Sale of The Cambridge Satchel Company Part 2
As we continue the journey of what it takes to build a luxury handbag brand from scratch the harsh realities of the industry, we pick up where we left off with Julie Deane, and her difficult choice to...Show More
8) Julie Deaneâs Tale from Kitchen Table to British Handbag Empire: The Creation of The Cambridge Satchel Company Part 1
âHave you ever wondered what it takes to create and scale a handbag brand? Quickly? Well, prepare to find out in this fascinating chat with our guest Julie Deane, the brains behind the Cambridge Satch...Show More
9) From Courtroom to Catwalk: Jimena Suarezâs Vegan Handbag Revolution | Emily Blumenthal & Jimena Suarez
What happens when an environmental lawyer trades the courtroom for the world of fashion? For Jimena Suarez, founder of From Sentient, it means creating vegan handbags that blend Mexican craftsmanship,...Show More
10) How Sujin Osatarayakul Builds Bags Like Buildings | Emily Blumenthal & Kazumi Takahashi & Sujin Osatarayakul
For Sujin, handbags arenât sewnâtheyâre constructed. Trained as an architect, she approaches her brand, Elemood, with the same principles sheâd apply to a building: structural integrity, simplicity, a...Show More