
Story Over Specs: Wale Sanni on Founder-Led Luxury and Hero Bags | Emily Blumenthal & Wale Sanni
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 12/23/2025

From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 12/23/2025
What if the material doesn’t matter as much as the meaning? We go deep on the power of story to outsell specs, exploring why a polarizing point of view can create die-hard loyalty and how luxury falters the moment it tries to scale. With Wale Sanni—millennial product specialist with a razor-sharp…