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Handbag Designer 101Author: Emily Blumenthal
What does it take to create an iconic handbag brand? Each week, Emily Blumenthalauthor of Handbag Designer 101 and founder of The Handbag Awardsdives deep into the stories behind the handbags we love. From world-renowned designers and rising stars to industry executives shaping the retail landscape, Handbag Designer 101 brings you the inside scoop on the creativity, craftsmanship, and business savvy it takes to succeed in the handbag world.Whether youre a designer, collector, entrepreneur, influencer, or simply passionate about handbags, this podcast is your front-row seat to the journeys of visionary creators, the origins of iconic brands, and the cultural impact of these timeless accessories. Discover valuable insights, expert advice, and the inspiration to fuel your love of handbagsor even launch your own brand.Tune in every Tuesday to "Handbag Designer 101" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, or watch full episodes on YouTube, and highlights on TikTok. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Redefining Sustainable Fashion: Nancy Rhodes’ Journey to Innovation and Impact | Emily Blumenthal & Nancy Rhodes
Tuesday, 21 January, 2025
Nancy Rhodes shares her journey from aspiring designer to leader in sustainable fashion. With experience at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, Nancy gained insights into consumer behavior before designing footwear for brands like BCBG and Kenneth Cole. Through Alternew, she’s revolutionizing fashion care by digitizing alterations and repairs, making sustainability accessible. Her approach highlights how technology can enhance satisfaction, reduce waste, and promote eco-friendly practices. Nancy’s commitment offers insights for emerging designers and established brands integrating sustainability.This episode offers a fresh perspective on sustainable fashion, inspiring you to rethink possibilities for handbags and beyond.Key Takeaways:Community Support: Building a sustainable brand thrives on collaboration.Tech & Sustainability: Digital fashion care enhances satisfaction and promotes eco-friendly practices.Balance Cost & Responsibility: Sustainability requires balancing affordability with environmental impact.About Our Guest, Nancy Rhodes: Nancy Rhodes is the founder of Alternew, a platform digitizing fashion care services like alterations and repairs. With over 20 years of experience in retail and footwear design, Nancy has worked with brands like Kenneth Cole and BCBG. She is dedicated to integrating sustainability into fashion, blending innovation with eco-friendly practices.Host Emily Blumenthal is a handbag industry expert, author of Handbag Designer 101, and founder of The Handbag Awards. Known as the “Handbag Fairy Godmother,” Emily also teaches entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is dedicated to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of building iconic handbag brands.Find Handbag Designer 101 Merch, HBD101 Masterclass, one-on-one sessions, and opportunities to book Emily Blumenthal as a speaker at emilyblumenthal.com. Buy Emily’s Books: “Handbag Designer 101” & “Savvy Suzanna’s Amazing Adventures in Handbags”Youtube: / Handbagdesigner101-ihda | Instagram:/ Handbagdesigner TikTok: / Handbagdesigner | Twitter: / Handbagdesigner
