Caraa
With work-to-weekend functionality, Caraa’s bags are built to keep pace with the city that never sleeps.
About Caraa
When Chinese-born Carmen Chen Wu and Aaron Luo moved from Spain to New York City, they realized they needed a whole new daily tool kit. And a bag that could handle the demanding pace — something functional and gorgeous — was top of their list. So the pair founded Caraa, a line of bags with enough clever detailing to take you from work, to the gym, to cocktails. The Studio Bag can be converted into a backpack to save your shoulders, and has a million different pockets for everything from an extra pair of shoes to makeup. Made of luxury nylons and leather, Caraa’s effortlessly cool bags are durable and innovative enough to keep up with you — and to attract plenty of compliments.
Why we love them
We adore the versatility and thoughtfulness in each Caraa design. KCM’s Kelly says the Sport Tote has been her gym bag for years. It achieves the perfect balance: plenty of space for big items, and smaller compartments that keep things organized and accessible. (As a new mom, she’s now using it as a hands-free diaper bag.) Another current favorite? The Market Tote, made of recycled plastic bottles and organized with your grocery list in mind. With specially designed sections, extra support for those long walks, and convenient pouches for your phone and wallet, it’ll be the bag you reach for every day.
