INTERVIEW: KARA FOUNDER AND DESIGNER SARAH LAW

KARA bags appeared from nowhere and suddenly were everywhere, from the shoulders of design-lovers to actors and the Insta-famous. The now-signature leather backpacks are instantly recognizable, despite bearing no branding aside from a discreetly embossed label on the zipper tags. The line has grown to include crossbodies, totes and more, all designed to show off the high-quality materials, be it pebble-grained leather or lamb shearling. We’ve long admired designer Sarah Law’s work from afar, since she launched her NYC-based brand KARA in 2013, and finally had the opportunity to chat with her on the phone to discuss entrepreneurship lessons, her awesome customized sweatshirts for her team, and KARA’s brand new Canvas Dry Bag made for the Ace Hotel.

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