Melissa Morris

Melissa Morris, founder of the luxury handbag brand Métier, shares her journey from working with fashion giants like Helmut Lang and LVMH to creating a line of bags that seamlessly blend elegance with practicality. She discusses how her background in sculpture influenced her design philosophy, focusing on creating bags for specific journeys. Morris emphasizes the importance of rigorous durability testing and the unique appeal of her collection, which avoids chasing trends. She also candidly reflects on her career shifts and offers advice on building confidence for those looking to pivot.