Minimalist Handbag Brand Kara Is Having a Sample Sale Tomorrow

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Cool-girl handbag brand Kara is hosting a sample sale this week, offering up to 70% off retail prices on styles from previous seasons and one-off samples that'll cost you $15 to $350 beginning Thursday, March 17th at 9am.

Last time we checked out this sale, we found deep discounts on the handbags and backpacks that put this brand on the map, plus one-of-a-kind styles that never made it to production (but totally could have), including denim and raffia bags that feel fresh for spring. There were plenty of samples to choose from, like pony hair backpacks for $275 and mesh styles for $250.

Beware that while samples were priced under $100, they usually had minor flaws — mostly just uneven stitching that wasn't very noticeable. Classic "dry bags" went for $65, while prototypes of current styles, including messenger bags, were $100. Small bags and wallets from previous seasons were only $35.

Check out the Dealfeed below for more of the sale's details.