This season, KARA took its OC-exclusive series of bags to new heights. Adorning its signature minimalist backpacks with some tough eyelet grommets, the New York-based brand secures its spot in our heart for uber-stylish practicality.
Taking it back to the rather unconventional source of inspiration, KARA creator Sarah Law opted to show off the brand's new it bag back to where it all started: a rock climbing wall. The result was a shoot worth talking about, so we hit up Sarah herself and did just that.
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CHLOE MACKEY: This might just be the first-ever accessory shoot at a rock climbing wall. How did that idea come to be?
SARAH LAW: Rock climbing was the inspiration behind this eyelet exclusive, so the photoshoot was a no-brainer. We have a rock wall in our office as decoration (not tall enough to climb unfortunately!), so it's something that's been percolating in my subconscious for some time I guess. The texture and bright colors of rock walls are, of course, amazing.
We love it! It's very unusual for you so we're lucky to have it.
Opening Ceremony is a creative play house. Whenever I think of a crazy idea for a bag, I know OC is the place to take it.
KARA was founded in 2012. How do you think the brand has evolved in the past few years?
Having more fun! We are putting more time into research and development. Also, traveling all over the world to find interesting materials, hardware and talented factories.
If you were to style this bag, what would you pair it with?
All black errthing, err-day.
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Taking it back to the rather unconventional source of inspiration, KARA creator Sarah Law opted to show off the brand's new it bag back to where it all started: a rock climbing wall. The result was a shoot worth talking about, so we hit up Sarah herself and did just that.
Shop all KARA here
CHLOE MACKEY: This might just be the first-ever accessory shoot at a rock climbing wall. How did that idea come to be?
SARAH LAW: Rock climbing was the inspiration behind this eyelet exclusive, so the photoshoot was a no-brainer. We have a rock wall in our office as decoration (not tall enough to climb unfortunately!), so it's something that's been percolating in my subconscious for some time I guess. The texture and bright colors of rock walls are, of course, amazing.
We love it! It's very unusual for you so we're lucky to have it.
Opening Ceremony is a creative play house. Whenever I think of a crazy idea for a bag, I know OC is the place to take it.
KARA was founded in 2012. How do you think the brand has evolved in the past few years?
Having more fun! We are putting more time into research and development. Also, traveling all over the world to find interesting materials, hardware and talented factories.
If you were to style this bag, what would you pair it with?
All black errthing, err-day.
