Profile: How the Telfar bag became a cultural status symbol

Telfar skyrocketed to the status of the It bag of 2020 and continues to sell out immediately after the launch of a new collection. The bags have been seen on names as big as Solange, Gigi Hadid, Demi Lovato, ASAP Ferg, Oprah, and Beyonce - but did you know this It bag was created by a queer, Black designer based in New York City?

In this episode, I’ll discuss the origins of the Telfar bag, the designer behind its creation, and how this brand is able to democratize the idea of luxury fashion through both style and accessibility.