Quitting Marc Jacobs to Create an Iconic Brand: The Story of Joy Gryson | Emily Blumenthal & Joy Gryson
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 10/28/2025
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 10/28/2025
What happens when you walk away from Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein—and bet on your own name instead? In this episode, Joy Gryson shares the bold pivot from corporate fashion to building a modern handbag brand that exploded in Korea and won a loyal global following.She reveals how consulting bridged…