
From Clutches to Community: Boutiques are Back | Emily Blumenthal & Nancy Forman
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 1/6/2026
Wholesale isn’t dead—it’s just evolving. In this episode, we unpack what’s actually working in handbags right now with Nancy Forman of Accessory Think Tank, from how specialty boutiques, focused DTC, and selective dropship can coexist, to the design details that truly move product. We dig into…