Craft That Earns the Hand: Grant Anderson on Meaningful Building Bags | Emily Blumenthal & Grant Anderson
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 2/3/2026
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 2/3/2026
What makes a bag feel alive after years of use—not just intact? We sit down with Grant Anderson, founder of Uptown Common, to explore how hand sewing, vegetable-tanned leather, and solid brass hardware reshape durability into desire. Grant breaks down why quiet construction details matter more than…