These exquisitely sleek, pared-down buckets and totes from L.A. based handbag line Building Block feel like a much-needed breath of fresh air. Dreamt up by Tokyo born sisters Kimberly and Nancy Wu, these supple leather bags boast fresh, minimalist silhouettes without skimping on luxury. The simple wood building blocks and over-sized leather tassel details are a welcome palette cleanser from the sometimes overwhelming opulence of the predictable It-bag du Jour – a concept that goes hand in hand with the sisters’ less is more aesthetic.
Clockwise l-r: BUILDING BLOCK TALL TOTE BAG, $372, Totokaelo; BUILDING BLOCK BUTTER SHOULDER BAG, $335, Totokaelo; BUILDING BLOCK STASH TOTE BAG, $396, Stand Up Comedy; BUILDING BLOCK DICE SHOULDER BAG, $380, Totokaelo;
