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P. J. Blumenthal
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Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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 unpack why wholesale isnât just relevantâitâs essential for emerging accessory brands looking for long-term growth, especially now with The âIt Bag x NY NOWâ new program.With over 100 years of history, NY Now has evolved from a traditional gift show to a curated marketplace where boutiques and innovative designers connect. Matthew explains how specialty retailers are becoming b...
2025-10-14
42 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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 truly makes a brand unforgettable: a strong identity, the right partnerships, and attention to detail. Todayâs shopper doesnât wait for department stores to declare whatâs in; they chase meaning and individuality. Whether itâs vintage, upcycled, or a fresh new silhouette, Cathy explains how licensing, royalties, and cohesive design DNA separate authentic brands from imitators. Her message is clear: success isnât about copying luxuryâitâs about ownin...
2025-10-07
39 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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 savedâshe launched Bella Dawn boutique without formal training, diving into trade shows and pricing with sheer determination and countless hours of research. A surprise feature on Fox Good Day New York brought her first big sales surge, along with a crash course in scaling without infrastructure.When broadcast opportunities began competing with her retail business, Dawn made the tough decision to close her beloved boutiq...
2025-09-30
35 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Gaza "Pacification" and Iran Escalation
Max Blumenthal joins Judge Napolitano to analyze the Trump-Netanyahu Gaza pacification plan as it is announced, explore Iranâs readiness for escalation, and illuminate the political subterfuge shaping US-Israel policy. The conversation critically examines orchestrated media influence, the intra-conservative battle over Israel in which Netanyahu's minions are astroturfing influencers and purchasing entire media conglomerates to stop the PR bleeding.
2025-09-29
25 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal on The Matt Gaetz Show
Matt Gaetz, former GOP congressman and longtime friend of Charlie Kirk, interviews Max Blumenthal about Kirkâs fallout with pro-Israel bigwigs in the weeks before his killing, and Israelâs malign influence on US politics.
2025-09-26
16 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: What does the Recognition of Palestine do?
Max Blumenthal on Dave Smith's podcast discussing the problems with the European recognition of a Palestinian state and his investigative work on Netanyahu and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
2025-09-24
1h 15
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Building Handbag Joy: How Peter Gryson Turned Vision Into a Global Label | Emily Blumenthal & Peter Gryson
Ever wonder how a personal story becomes a global brand? Peter Gryson, co-founder of Joy Gryson, shares his journey from corporate fashion to building a handbag label that stands out in a crowded market. From retail floors to a VP role at Calvin Klein, his path reveals how determination, adaptability, and vision can turn obstacles into opportunity."I wanted to be successful, and that became my objective." That drive fueled Peterâs riseâand later, the creation of Joy Gryson with his wife, Joy. Together, they built a brand rooted in design passion, sharp market awareness, and an a...
2025-09-23
54 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Kirkâs Killing and the Politics of Repression
Blumenthal analyzes the weaponization of Kirkâs murder to stifle dissent and criminalize anti-Israel actions, exposing the pressure exerted by Zionist lobbies and U.S. elites. He highlights the erosion of civil liberties, corporate media capitulation, and a shift toward McCarthy-style repressionâall shaped by foundation money and a strategy of tension designed to fracture and surveil American society.
2025-09-16
46 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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 connect. From Macyâs competitive executive training program to navigating the stigma of QVC, her path shaped a mission to create meaningful connections across accessory categories."Iâd rather put my product in the trash than sell it to you." That early rejection in television retail revealed the uphill battle Karen facedâbut also pushed her toward building the Council, where for over two deca...
2025-09-16
37 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Manufacturing MessagingâInfluencers, Israel, and the Information Game
In the interview on Redacted, Max Blumenthal details how Israeli-linked organizations orchestrate influencer junkets to generate positive coverage, particularly as military actions escalate. He explains how these PR efforts replace organic support with paid advocacy, linking them to broader campaigns of narrative control and suppression of Palestine activism in the U.S.
2025-09-12
24 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Blueprint for Brutality
Max Blumenthalâs exposes the leaked âGaza Rivieraâ plan as a strategy for ethnic cleansing, using redevelopment to displace Palestinians and segregate Gaza into controlled zones. He details Israeli military tactics, U.S. and AIPACâs political influence, and biometric surveillance enforcing containment. Blumenthal warns this blueprint enforces dispossession under Western backing, signaling a new Nakba unfolding in real time.
2025-09-05
1h 05
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Eyewitness to the IDF's massacre of journalists
Max Blumenthal covers Israel's plans to re-occupy Gaza City and drive its population south, the diabolical role of Tony Blair in the plot, and his interview with a Gaza physician who bore witness to one of the most heinous attacks on journalists in recent history. Max also discusses the legacy of Abu Obeida, the spokesman of the armed wing of Hamas who Israel claims to have assassinated.
2025-09-04
24 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal and Anya Parampil - 'What We Saw in Iran'
Max Blumenthal and Anya Parampil reflect on their recent trip to Iran - just weeks before the unprovoked attacks by the US and Israel.
2025-08-29
29 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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, innovative materials, and ethical valuesâwithout sacrificing style. Sixteen years after going vegan, she saw a gap in the market for beautiful, high-quality accessories that align with her values.Her path took her from advocating for gender equality and animal rights to studying social entrepreneurship at Berkeley, where From Sentient took root. Today, her brand redefines sustainable luxury through thoughtful design and artisan collaboration.Key Ta...
2025-08-26
32 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Genocide in Slow Motion
Max Blumenthal joins the Unfettered Speech podcast to pull back the curtain on the realities of Israeli society and the crisis unfolding in Gaza. Drawing from years of firsthand reportingâmost notably in his book "Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel"âBlumenthal exposes the entrenched systems of propaganda and power that obscure both Israeli state violence and the manufactured consent for endless conflict.Blumenthal details how his experiences living in Israel, interacting with dissenters and military officials alike, revealed a society shaped by expansionist ideology and the erasure of Palestinian life. He confronts the en...
2025-08-25
59 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Israelâs Biometric Concentration Camps & Gaza Starvation Scheme
Max Blumenthal exposes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundationâa Trump-linked, Israeli-backed operation weaponizing aid to enforce mass starvation and biometric surveillance in Gaza. Drawing on whistleblower Anthony Aguilarâs frontline testimony of Israeli war crimes, Blumenthal details how aid sites turn into kill zones and the brutal reality of Gazaâs digital prison. He reveals deep Israeli penetration of US law enforcement and the cover-up of major scandals. With Netanyahu doubling down on ethnic cleansing and Gazaâs destruction, and growing resistance inside Israel, this report lays bare the genocidal agenda fueled by unchecked US-Israel power.
2025-08-20
32 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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, and form as function. With no fashion or sewing background, she pioneered designs like the Mono bagâcrafted from a single piece of materialâand the Expert, made from one repeated pattern, creating sculptural pieces unlike anything in the market.After a decade of success, Sujin nearly walked away from her businessâuntil an Italian brand strategist and Japanese designer Kasumi reignited her vision. Now, their partnership bl...
2025-08-19
25 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
How Odoba Turned Heritage Into a Handbag Brand | Emily Blumenthal & Odoba Nnani
For Odoba Nnani, building her brand became a masterclass in trusting instincts and weaving cultural heritage into every creation. Born in Nigeria and moving to the U.S. at eight through the visa lottery, she balanced family expectations with a growing creative drive. When the pandemic hit, she traded law school dreams for crafting accessories that blend beauty, function, and heritage.Her design philosophy? A great bag works anywhereâsweatpants to store runs, dressed up for church, or taken to a club. Versatility, paired with leather linings, magnetic closures, and thoughtful craftsmanship, transforms each piece into functional ar...
2025-08-12
33 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Motherhood Meets Handbags: The Story of Misenver | Emily Blumenthal & Shinyoung Park
What happens when you mix a mischievous spirit, versatile design, and a new baby? For Shinyoung Park, it led to the creation of Misenver âa handbag brand born at the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurial ambition.In this inspiring episode, Shinyoung shares her path from fashion school in Korea to working in LAâs clothing industry, and how pregnancy became the push to finally launch her own brand. With Misenver priced in the $200â$300 range, sheâs found the perfect sweet spot between fast fashion and luxury, creating simple, versatile silhouettes paired with playful touches like her signature bunny sun...
2025-08-05
30 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal on Gaza, U.S. Politics, Media Hypocrisy, and Shifting Public Opinion
Max Blumenthal joins Sabrina Salvati to unpack recent political shifts and media hypocrisy surrounding Gaza. He critiques top Democrats like Obama and Clinton for their newfound concern about the humanitarian crisisâcalling it reputation-washing after years of silence. Blumenthal breaks down how bipartisan support for Israel is eroding, particularly among U.S. youth, exposing deep fractures in both parties. He highlights the brutal mistreatment of activist Chris Smalls by Israeli forces and the shocking silence from U.S. politicians and media who once praised him. The conversation explores the influence of Zionism, the failure of mainstream media, and the gr...
2025-07-31
59 min
Berkshire Heroes
Interview the Interviewer: Laura Blumenthal
Berkshire Heroes host, Laura Blumenthal, gives a round-up of the last few months before the podcast goes on a break in August. She shares her favourite moments, surprising insights and what will change when Berkshire Heroes returns in September.
2025-07-30
25 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Healing Through Handbags: Chelli Lookâs Journey of Creativity and Loss | Emily Blumenthal & Chelli Look
Chelli Lookâs story is as inspiring as it is emotional. A self-taught designer since high school, she began making handbags after her sister challenged her to âfigure it out yourself.â What started as a creative outlet became a livelihoodâand later, a lifeline through unimaginable personal loss.In this moving episode, Chelli opens up about losing her best friend and business partner in a tragic accident, and how creating bags became her meditative way to process grief. Her journey, captured in the documentary Dawn Dusk, shows the power of creativity as both healing and self-discovery.đĄ Key...
2025-07-29
30 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Trump, Epstein, and the Unraveling of Americaâs Pro-Israel Consensus
In this explosive interview with Professor Glenn Diesen, Max Blumenthal exposes how the Epstein scandal is fracturing Trumpâs MAGA movement and revealing deep ties between Trumpâs inner circle and Israelâs political elite. Blumenthal dissects Trumpâs sudden retreat from the Epstein caseâdespite years of "drain the swamp" rhetoricâand connects it to figures like Les Wexner, Epsteinâs financier and a key Zionist power broker. He argues that Trumpâs base, once unshakably loyal, now sees him as part of the same corrupt system he vowed to dismantle. Meanwhile, Israelâs frantic denials of Epsteinâs Mossad links sugge...
2025-07-24
34 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
From Walmart Fabric to a Multi-Million Dollar Brand: Jessy Doverâs Bold Blueprint | Emily Blumenthal & Jessy Dover
When Jessy Dover sewed her own hot pink prom dress from Walmart fabric, she had no idea it would spark the vision for Dagne Doverânow one of the most functional (and stylish) handbag brands on the market.In this episode, Jessy shares her journey from Parsons to co-founding a powerhouse trio with Melissa Mash and Deepa Gandhi. From winning a Coach design competition with zero handbag experience to building a company culture where feedback actually works, Jesse proves that scrappy beats perfectâand color is anything but soft.đĄ Key TakeawaysSolve real problems firstât...
2025-07-22
48 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
What Really Makes an It Bag in 2026? Beth Goldstein Breaks It Down đđ| Emily Blumenthal & Beth Goldstein
Think you know what defines an âIt Bagâ? Think again. In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Beth Goldstein, Executive Director of Footwear & Accessories at Circana, joins Emily Blumenthal to unpack how social media has transformed the handbag marketâand why a $299 Trader Joeâs tote can now claim the title.From viral hits to lasting brands, Beth explains how todayâs fragmented market is shifting power away from legacy labels and toward innovative independents. With names like Coach, Veronica Beard, and Clare V evolving fast, the space is more competitiveâand more unpredictableâthan ever.đĄ Key Takeaways
2025-07-15
35 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Netanyahu's real agenda with Trump
Max Blumenthal discusses the real agenda behind Netanyahu's fourth trip to the US this year, the fallout from Israel's unprovoked assault on Iran, including Iran's break with the IAEA, and the IAEA's scandalous relationship with the US and Israel. He also covers the Trump administration's announcement that it will take no action on the Jeffrey Epstein files, effectively burying the case.
2025-07-11
28 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
From One Bag to a Global Brand: Rebecca Minkoff on Building Fashion That Lasts đđ| Emily Blumenthal & Rebecca Minkoff
What does it take to turn one handbag into a worldwide fashion brand? In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Emily Blumenthal sits down with the iconic Rebecca Minkoff to unpack the journey from her first design to building an empire that changed the handbag industry forever.It all started with the Morning After Bagâa now-legendary design born from a chance encounter with actress Jenna Elfman and fueled by early internet buzz. From there, Rebeccaâs brand exploded, capturing the spirit of modern femininity and defining what it meant to build fashion with both form and function.
2025-07-08
39 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Trumpâs Machiavellian Strike on Iran and Israeli Disinformation
In a recent episode of The Sanchez Effect on RT, Max Blumenthal analyzes Trumpâs airstrike on Iran as a calculated move, suggesting the president may ultimately seek a peacemaker role. Blumenthal highlights ties between Trumpâs administration and Israel, arguing that the U.S. president is influenced by Israeli disinformation. He explores the complex dynamics of the U.S.-Iran-Israel relationship and the political pressures shaping Trumpâs decisions.
2025-07-02
46 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
What It Really Takes to Launch a Handbag Brand in 2024 đźđ| Emily Blumenthal & Nancy Forman
Think launching a handbag brand is as easy as designing a pretty product? Think again. In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, weâre joined by industry expert Nancy Forman, whose decades of experienceâfrom Bloomingdaleâs to Accessory Think Tankâhave made her a trusted voice in fashion strategy, manufacturing, and merchandising.Nancy doesnât sugarcoat it. Todayâs market demands much more than a great ideaâit requires a plan, a factory, and a deep understanding of your customer before you even produce your first bag. From hidden development costs to managing trade show expectations, her insights are a...
2025-07-01
37 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal discusses why Israel's war against Iran isn't over, w/Glenn Diesen
Max Blumenthal discusses why Israel's war against Iran isn't over, w/Glenn Diesen
2025-06-29
26 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
How Kerri Quigley Built a Fashion EmpireâOne Kid at a Time đ§ľâ¨| Emily Blumenthal & Kerri Quigley
What happens when an entrepreneurial spirit meets a passion for teaching? For Kerri Quigley, it led to The Fashion Classâa sewing and design school thatâs igniting creativity and confidence in the next generation of makers.In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Kerri shares her incredible journey from launching an underwear line at 17 to building a thriving educational business with studios across Manhattanâand now, nationwide franchises. From early manufacturing mishaps to teaching five-year-olds how to make their own skirts, her story is all about resilience, reinvention, and empowering young creatives through fashion.đĄ Key Takeaways...
2025-06-24
38 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal discusses the war on Iranâ with the Community Church of Boston
Max Blumenthal discusses the Israeli war on Iran and the likelihood of US military intervention with the Community Church of Boston.Watch on YouTubeâ
2025-06-20
1h 15
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Inside Clare V.: How a DIY Laptop Case Sparked a Handbag Empire đ§ľđ | Emily Blumenthal & Clare Vivier
In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, we dive into the story of Clare Vivier, the founder behind the effortlessly cool handbag brand Clare V.âa name synonymous with California style and functional fashion. What began as a side hustle crafting chic laptop cases has grown into a nationwide brand with 14 retail locations and a cult following.Clare shares how her business was born out of necessity in the early 2000s, when stylish laptop carriers were nowhere to be found. Sewing late into the night, she created pieces for herself and friends, eventually pivoting from tech accessories to ve...
2025-06-17
39 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: Israel is arming Ukrainian Nazis while IAEA paved the way for Israel's war on Iran
Journalist Max Blumenthal exposes Israelâs covert arms supply to Ukraine, critiques the IAEAâs alleged bias toward Israel, and analyzes escalating U.S.-Iran tensionsâincluding leaked nuclear documents and Netanyahuâs push for war.Watch on YouTubeTheGrayzone.com
2025-06-16
29 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: The Five Eyes Blind Trump Exposing MI6âs Ukraine Proxy War and Palantirâs Dark Role in Gaza and Global Surveillance
In this explosive interview on *Judging Freedom*, journalist Max Blumenthal dissects the Westâs role in escalating global conflicts, from British-backed drone attacks sabotaging Ukraine-Russia peace talks to Israelâs AI-driven genocide in Gaza. He exposes Palantirâs deep ties to the U.S. government and its complicity in surveillance and warfare, while condemning figures like Lindsey Graham for endorsing violence against activists like Greta Thunberg. Blumenthal also reveals how Trumpâs diplomacy is being undermined by neocons and intelligence agencies. A chilling analysis of power, technology, and imperialism, this conversation is a must-watch for understanding the hidden forces shaping...
2025-06-11
29 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
How Monica Botkier Turned a Side Hustle into a Handbag Legend đĽđ| Emily Blumenthal & Monica Botkier
Before every influencer had a brand and every bag had a waitlist, there was the Botkier Trigger Bagâan iconic design that redefined what it meant to blend fashion and function. In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Monica Botkier joins us to share the real story behind one of the most game-changing handbag brands of the early 2000sâand how sheâs evolving her vision for a new generation.Monica didnât set out to be a handbag designer. From sneaking into NYFW as a fearless teenager to photographing high-profile editorials, her path was anything but linear. But her...
2025-06-10
59 min
The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
Max Blumenthal: AI, Arms, and Apartheid: How Tech Fuels Israelâs Gaza Genocide
In an interview on âPalestine Talksâ by TRT World, Max Blumenthal dissects Israelâs genocidal campaign in Gaza, exposing Western complicity and the profit-driven motives behind arms and tech industries. He reveals how Europeâs belated condemnations stem from fear of refugee crises, not moral reckoning, and details Israelâs use of AI and military tactics to perpetuate atrocities. Blumenthal also examines the growing pariah status of Israel globally and the societal fractures within its borders.Watch on Telegram TheGrayzone.com
2025-06-08
26 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
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 unpack why wholesale isnât just relevantâitâs essential for emerging accessory brands looking for long-term growth, especially now with The âIt Bag x NY NOWâ new program.With over 100 years of history, NY Now has evolved from a traditional gift show to a curated marketplace where boutiques and innovative designers connect. Matthew explains how specialty retailers are becoming b...
2025-06-03
42 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
From Street Interviews to Red Carpets: How @TheeFashionMix Became Fashion's Digital Insider đ¤đ | Emily Blumenthal & Michaela âMs. Mixâ Cacho-Negrete
What does it really take to go from fashion fan to front-row reporter in todayâs content-saturated world?Michaela Mix Caccia Negreteâbetter known as Ms. Mix of The Fashion Mixâproves that bold moves and relentless hustle still open doors. After being rejected from nearly 70 NYFW shows, she didnât turn aroundâshe turned up. With a mic in hand and street-style savvy, she interviewed celebs like Addison Rae and carved out her space in fashion media one video at a time. đ§ Listen now.In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Michaela gets candid about: đą Buildi...
2025-05-27
29 min
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
From Ghost Designer to Brand Builder: How Karen Cardoso Created Bolsa Nova đđŽđš | Emily Blumenthal & Karen Cardoso
What happens when you walk away from decades of designing for other peopleâand finally bet on yourself?Karen Cardoso spent 30 years behind the scenes designing handbags for household names like Jessica Simpson and Franco Sarto. But when tariffs upended her production plans, she didnât foldâshe pivoted. That moment sparked the creation of Bolsa Nova and introduced her to the magic of Italian wash leather: soft, slouchy, and totally irresistible.In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Karen shares: ⨠What itâs really like launching your own brand after years in corporate đŽđš How discovering...
2025-05-20
27 min