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Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons

Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons

How AI Is Changing Luxury Handbag Resale with SecondSense | Emily Blumenthal & Chris Lucas

Sep 22, 2026 · 30m

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How can artificial intelligence transform the way we shop for luxury secondhand handbags? In this episode of Handbag Designer 101 , Emily Blumenthal sits down with Chris Lucas, CEO and founder of SecondSense, to explore his journey from Stanford computer science and Instagram to building an AI-powered platform for luxury resale. Chris shares how competitive dance shaped his resilience, how an unexpected viral moment with Alex Earl opened doors, and why transparency, data, and technology could change the way consumers navigate the secondhand handbag market. Key Takeaways: • Discipline drives innovation — The resilience learned through competitive dance can translate directly into building a…