Have you ever gazed longingly at a luxury handbag, wondering about its journey before it graced a boutique's shimmering display? This episode unfolds a riveting narrative with Charlotte Staerck, the co-founder and CEO of Handbag Clinic. Our intimate conversation travels through Charlotte's personal evolution from an eBay seller to a titan in the pre-owned luxury handbag market. You'll be transported into a world where passion for fashion meets pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, all wrapped up in the lush leather of designer bags.Today's fashion landscape is as dynamic as it is demanding, but Charlotte reveals how to stay ahead of the curve. We dive into the heart of handbag maintenance, the art of restoration and the seismic shift towards sustainability in the luxury accessory realm. Discover how savvy market insights and cutting-edge AI technology are reshaping the way we think about pre-owned luxury, ensuring a fair price for every gem that passes through Handbag Clinic's doors. Learn from Charlotte's tales of success and missed opportunities, and find out why an ounce of prevention in handbag care truly is worth a pound of cure.As the whims of fashion ebb and flow, so too does the market for handbags, but one thing remains constant: the allure of craftsmanship. In this conversation, we uncover the latest trends hitting our wardrobes, from the revival of bold metalwork to the pristine craft required to handle delicate materials like suede and nylon. Charlotte provides a glimpse into the post-pandemic surge in the pre-owned handbag market, and how Handbag Clinic is steering this revolution with transparency and expertise. Tune in and walk away with an enriched appreciation for the timeless treasure that is the handbag, and the mastery behind maintaining its legacy.Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/thehandbagclinic/ https://www.instagram.com/charlottestaerck/ Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner