Ann Gaylord Bags Featured on the Emily Blumenthal Podcast
What happens when childhood memories of Philippine handwoven materials collide with an unexpected idea—and a football becomes a handbag? In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, Emily Blumenthal sits down with Ann Gaylord, founder of Ann Gaylord Bags, to explore her unconventional path from the Philippines and an international performing career to handbag design. Ann shares how traditional weaving became the foundation of her brand, how a chance football-inspired prototype sparked an entirely new collection, and why sustainability means creating durable, distinctive bags people can keep for years.
Emily Blumenthal (left), the host of Handbag Designer 101 podcast, with Ann Gaylord at the NY NOW Summer Show at the Javits Center in New York City.
Listen now to discover how one designer turned cultural heritage, career reinvention, and a real football into a completely unexpected handbag story.
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