Kara James Handbags

Company Name: Kara James Handbags

Designers Names: Cara Sinclair and Erinn Ogston

Designers' Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Launched in early 2008 by Calgary-based design duo Cara Sinclair and Erinn Ogston, Kara James handbags have been turning heads ever since. Inspired by the elegant simplicity of classic handbag styles, Cara and Erinn use bold colors, vibrant fabrics and smart design to infuse classic styles with individuality and wit.

Not your typical fashionistas, the Kara James designers each have a style that differs strongly from the other. Cara loves clean lines, graphic prints and modern simplicity. Erinn prefers bright colors, funky design and is an admitted enthusiast for anything novel. It is the juxtaposition of these tastes and personalities that fuels Kara James’ trademark savvy style. And, with such a wide range of influences between the two of them, they naturally design bags and accessories that appeal to a wide range of female customers and personality types.

With their unique interchangeable belt and shoulder strap concept, Kara James handbags have the flexibility to transform their look and feel with just a couple of snaps. With a line that ranges from slouchy chocolate brown totes to bright patent leather bowling bags to hip and girly metallic purses (and with a line of belts on the way), the fashion buzz is building around this innovative accessories house. So much so, that upon launching, the eye-catching and stylish bags garnered immediate accolades from the Accessories Council of America, which named Kara James a “must-have” handbag for 2008. With that under their Kara James belt and an ever-growing fan base from Main Street to Hollywood, including Eva Longoria, Jessica Simpson and Jill Biden, 2009 is looking to be even better for the talented Sinclair and Ogston.