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From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 5/19/2026
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 5/19/2026
What happens when a strong handbag concept collides with the realities of pricing, production, and scale? In this episode, Alexandra Satine—former handbag designer and founder of YourCohort—shares her journey from creative ambition to business reinvention. From moving from Venezuela to the U.S. and…