Most handbags start with new leather. This one doesn't. In this episode, we dig into why deadstock materials are becoming the go-to choice for NYC designers, and what it actually takes to turn leftover leather and recycled plastic into a bag people want to carry every day. We look at how a recycled material purse NYC stacks up against traditional handbags, why brands like Emily Jones are betting on recycled materials over new stock, and what this shift says about where fashion is headed next.