Kara Smith Handbags are unique, handmade, stylish and one of a kind for the girl who wants to stand out from the crowd. Kara Smith's bags are individually named and come with cool details including pockets, vintage buttons and recycled buckles, with all patterns and designs created by Kara herself.
All bags are made from 100% vintage & retro fabric, hand-picked for head-turning appeal. Usually hand washed (unless they are so vintage or have a lovely aged quality about them) and prepared, then transformed into a unique fashion accessory & just for you! Buttons and buckles (collected with an eye for the odd, delightful and the cute) add a harming touch.
The recycled fabrics are sourced in Sydney including outer suburbs as well as via a network of fabric collectors and 2nd hand specialists. This takes a lot of time and effort, as even the linings of the bags are recycled fabric.
Recycled, salvaged or vintage?
All of the above! Some of the fabrics are good vintage fabric that was never used by its 1st owner. Some are scraps of fabric that someone has discarded as there isn't enough to make a bigger item. Some are true salvaged pieces.
Buttons and fabrics from a vintage moth-eaten coat that was destined for the bin... or offcuts that I've rescued that have a new life.
Handmade magic:
These bags are designed and hand-made by by Kara Smith.
As each bag is individually created by Kara and there are so many different fabrics, bags will be selected at random.
