Experience the luxury of Italian leather handbags here in the States. Cara Benevenia, the lovechild of Italian immigrants immersed in the tradition of Italian leather making, provides style from the Old Country. All the way from Cantalupo, Italy, Anthony Benevenia immigrated to Newark, New Jersey in the early 1900s where he began a life that embodies the Italian-American spirit. Benevenia quickly solidified himself as a figure in men’s tailoring in New Jersey, which led his family into the apparel industry. Hard work, innovation and dedication to an Italian-soaked craft were his daily grind.
Flash forward to today: Cara Benevenia, Anthony’s great-granddaughter, continues his legacy with her namesake brand. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Marist College, Benevenia weaves modern elegance into old-world aesthetics. Hand-woven textiles blend with materials imported from Arzignano, Italy, which are literally woven into the bags. The basket-like weave of each bag, such as the Baguette Cappuccino and Baguette Matte Black, provides a springy-fresh, unique take on traditional Italian simplicity.
Retro-inspired and mini-sized for versatile style, the best-selling Baguette line also provides neutral colors to effortlessly blend your Cara Benevenia companion with any outfit. Colorful and bold, the Billie shoulder bag adds a tropical sling to your accessories, inspired by Cara’s grandmother’s style in 1980s Miami. For convenience with any style, the Iconic Mini Crossbody bags are lightweight, spacious-yet-compact with a playfully circular silhouette perfect for a fun-loving, “clean-girl” theme.
Buttery-soft and fragranced with that distinct, snappy scent of real Italian leather, Cara Benevenia’s bags bring authentic Italian leather tradition into your wardrobe, and allow you to carry a piece of the Peninsula’s heritage wherever you go.
Shop Cara Benevenia at carabenevenia.com.
