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Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons

Emily Blumenthal

Booking Overview

This is a niche fashion-industry interview podcast focused on handbag design, luxury goods, retail, brand building, and craftsmanship, typically featuring founders, designers, strategists, and retail executives as external guests. Agencies could credibly pitch handbag and accessories brand founders, fashion entrepreneurs, luxury and wholesale specialists, retail innovators, and sustainability-focused makers; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established industry professionals but generally accessible experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 164

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 29.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

noreply@getredcircle.com

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Host

Emily Blumenthal - Handbag industry expert, author of Handbag Designer 101, founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, and entrepreneurship educator at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She advises emergi...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Handbag or accessories brand founders, fashion designers, luxury and retail executives, wholesale specialists, fashion strategists, trend commentators, and craftsmanship or ethical manufacturing experts with direct industry experience.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a handbag, accessories, fashion, or retail brand, Built expertise in luxury goods, wholesale, merchandising, or consumer trends, Developed distinctive craftsmanship, ethical manufacturing, or design practices, Created retail platforms, trade shows, or partnerships supporting independent brands

Recent Guest Discussions

Lale Boz - Experiential Retail, Independent Brands, Creative Partnerships, Production Costs, And Building A Modern Retail Platform.

Lori Tyberg - Luxury Handbag Entrepreneurship, Italian Craftsmanship, Brand Patience, Production Economics, Social Media Discovery, And Rebuilding A Fashion Business.

Jay Choyce Tibbitts - The Future Of Handbags, Luxury Consumer Behavior, Resale, Gen Z Shopping, Retail Discovery, Artificial Intelligence, And Generative Search.

Dorothy Belshaw - Wholesale Retail, Trade Shows, Buyer Relationships, Merchandising, Independent Designers, And Changing Consumer Behavior.

Elif Akaydin - Wearable Handbag Art, Hand Embroidery, Upcycled Leather, Production, Pricing, Pop-ups, Boutique Growth, Ethical Manufacturing, And Women’s Education.

Recent Topics

Handbags, Fashion, Retail, Entrepreneurship, Craftsmanship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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She Built a Handbag Empire. Then She Walked Away. | Emily Blumenthal & Lana Hopkins

October 13, 2026

What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar handbag brand—and what happens when success no longer aligns with your values? Emily Blumenthal sits down with Lana Hopkins, founder and CEO of Seemira and the entrepreneur behind Mon Purse, to discuss her journey from Siberia to building a global handbag business. Lana shares how she cracked the code on personalization, mastered retail supply chains, and ultimately made the difficult decision to walk away and reconnect with herself.Key Takeaw...

What Fashion Gets Wrong About the Press | Emily Blumenthal & Nadja Sayej

October 06, 2026

What does it really take to get fashion coverage today? Emily Blumenthal sits down with culture journalist, fashion writer, and author Nadja Sayej for a candid conversation about the changing media landscape, PR-driven journalism, affiliate marketing, TikTok creators, and what actually gets a journalist’s attention. Nadja also shares what brands get wrong when pitching the press, why practical products and honest storytelling matter, and some of her wildest experiences covering red carpets an...

A Soviet Childhood, A Luxury Handbag Dream | Emily Blumenthal & Taya Bonicos

September 29, 2026

What does it take to turn a childhood dream of glamour into a global luxury handbag brand? In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Emily Blumenthal sits down with Taya Bonicos, founder and creative director of Serena-B, to trace her journey from Soviet Russia to Norway and into Europe’s elite handbag workshops. Taya shares the production challenges, cultural shifts, and fearless pivots that shaped her brand—from early manufacturing in Ukraine to working with master artisans in Spain to creat...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons?

Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons is hosted by Emily Blumenthal. Its publicly listed email is noreply@getredcircle.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons?

The publicly listed email for Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons: noreply@getredcircle.com.

How many listeners does Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons have?

Podseeker estimates Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons?

Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Handbag or accessories brand founders, fashion designers, luxury and retail executives, wholesale specialists, fashion strategists, trend commentators, and craftsmanship or ethical manufacturing experts with direct industry experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a handbag, accessories, fashion, or retail brand; Built expertise in luxury goods, wholesale, merchandising, or consumer trends; Developed distinctive craftsmanship, ethical manufacturing, or design practices. Recent guests include Lale Boz, Lori Tyberg, and Jay Choyce Tibbitts.

How hard is it to get booked on Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons cover?

Recent episodes cover Handbags, Fashion, Retail, Entrepreneurship, and Craftsmanship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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