We’ve long admired indie accessories brands Building Block and FAUX/Real for their masterful use of geometry and minimal embellishments in their handbags and jewelry, respectively. Today, the two united to bring us the holiday collaboration of the season—one that’s a far cry from what “holiday” normally entails.
A result of the long-distance friendship between the two brands (Building Block is based in L.A. while FAUX/Real is based in NYC), the new three-piece accessory collection aims to bring convenience to a smartphone-dependent society. Think: a circular mini pouch that hangs from your fingers like a ring to keep you “hands-free” and phone-sized mini bags that fit just the essentials, all in an all-black color palette.
Let’s also not forget the heavy use of ‘90s ball chains, an added bonus to this dreamy new offering. The full offering ranges from $175 to $425 and is available for purchase now at both FAUX/real and Building Block online shop.
( Via NYLON.com)
2 OPPOSITE MINDS CREATING 1 VISION
NEW YORKER DESIGN DUO LOUIS DECICCO AND MARI OUCHI ARE MAKING MORE THAN JEWELRY/OBJECTS SINCE 2009. THEY ARE MAKING PIECES THAT YOU CAN THINK AND TALK ABOUT. UNEXPECTED MATERIALS TRANSFORMED INTO PIECES WITH SURPRISING GRACE AND VISION. TRY AND CHALLENGE PEOPLE’S EYES/MIND THROUGH THEIR WORK WITH A VERY THOUGHTFUL TOUCH AND A TWIST IN SENSE OF HUMOR.
FAUX/REAL POSITIONED THEMSELVES ON A FINE LINE BETWEEN THE FIELDS OF ART/ DESIGN/FASHION/INTERIORS/ARCHITECTURE. THEY DON’T NECESSARY BELONG TO ANY OF THEM BUT SATISFY ALL. NUMEROUS SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS IN THOSE FIELDS MAKE THEM CONTINUE THEIR EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY FOR THE NEXT... THE NEW FAUX/REAL.
