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B O O K  A  B A G. R E V I E W 

Expert eyes on your handbag brand.

Sit down one-on-one with Emily Blumenthal — the industry’s “Handbag Fairy Godmother” — for an honest, expert review of your brand and your bags.

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As part of your Handbag Designer 101 Membership, you'll get a strategic session and an annual check-in on where you are with your brand.

Emily Blumenthal handbag expert

H O W  I T  W O R K S

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Simple, personal, actionable

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Book your session

Choose a time that works for you and reserve your 30 minutes with Emily.

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Meet one-on-one

Walk Emily through your brand and your bags, and get her candid, expert take.

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Leave with next steps

Come away knowing what’s working, what to change, and where to focus next.

Emily Blumenthal handbag expert

W H A T  E M I L Y  L O O K S  A T

An insider’s eye, in thirty minutes

For more than twenty years, Emily has helped designers go from inception to shelf to repeat business. As founder of The Independent Handbag Designer Awards and author of Handbag Designer 101, she knows what buyers, editors, and customers look for.

Your designs & collection

Materials & construction

Branding & positioning

Market fit & retail readiness

H A N D B A G  D E S I G N E R  1 0 1  M E M B E R S H I P

Want ongoing guidance?

A single review is a powerful start. For continued support from Emily, explore the Handbag Designer 101 membership plans.

Handbag Industry Expert

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