A Handbag History: Monica Botkier’s Tale of Transition and Triumph | Emily Blumenthal & Monica Botkier

Handbag Designer 101 Podcast Overview: Let's take a trip down handbag history memory lane, shall we? I had the pleasure of being joined by handbag designer Monica Botkier, and together we reminisced about the humble beginnings of the handbag industry, recalling iconic brands like Kate Spade and Monica's own brand, Botkier. The conversation took several unexpected turns, covering everything from infamous celeb knock-offs to fashion's dramatic shift in trends. Monica didn't always dream of be...