The paradox of a minimalist black bag is the difficulty of making it distinguishable and memorable. However, Kimberly and Nancy Wu—the two sisters behind the young brand Building Block—have no trouble with this. For the past three years, the LA-based duo has been redefining the idea of luxury—not with big logos or brands, Nancy tells CH, but through quality and function. With plenty of experience …
For anyone who has ever tried—and failed—to book a seaside bungalow in the summer months, here’s a novel approach. Get straight to the point with the ESPO Crash Snapback Hat from RVCA. This ensures other vacationers will know that while surfing might be the main focus of your weekend, you’re looking to do a little couch surfing as well. And if all else fails, it …
While the “Made in Italy” moniker may not mean quite what it used to, Italian design is still alive and well. And, thanks to forward-thinking design groups like Something Good, it’s becoming more responsive to reoccurring themes in contemporary design—though the internet may be partly responsible here. The young concept brand prides itself on being part of the new generation of Italian design by creating …