Ana Laverde on Turning Colombian Craft into a Scalable Handbag Brand | Emily Blumenthal & Ana Laverde
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 1/27/2026
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 1/27/2026
What happens when a dream job disappears—and the real opportunity is right at home? In this episode, designer Ana Laverde shares how a Milan-trained industrial designer transformed a setback into a focused handbag brand rooted in Colombian leather, systems thinking, and disciplined edits. Ana…