M2Malletier

These handbags by Spanish brand M2Malletier had caught my attention a few years ago because of their simple geometric shape and the contrasting elegant and stark handlebar. But, it was only recently that I learned more about the line, the designers and their headquarters (which is what I most fell in love with). The design duo are two young Colombian designers who met at Parson's.  They design out of an old cement factory in the outskirts of Barcelona that was redesigned into an architectural masterpiece by the father-in-law of one of the designers.  The space is frotress-like yet delicate if they can even go together. Take a look-

What an inspiring space right?  If you are intrigued by the bags here are a few I found online-

[Photos via The New York Times Magazine]