# Vintage Geometric Purses These Handbags by BU Wood Embody Sophistication with Hints of Retro Style By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-wood References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/bu-wood-a-bag-that-has-something-to-say/) & [buwood](http://www.buwood.com/) Fashion retailers are constantly designing new and improved handbags in order to keep up with consumer demand, and these [sleek geometric purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1) by BU Wood are merging vintage shapes with sleek exterior finishes to create a line of stunning bags. BU Wood, an Italian manufacturer, was inspired by the shapes of boxes that were used back in the day to store and sell traditional hats. The distinct [geometric frame and structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) of those designs translates amazingly well in these modern handbags, creating a line of [beautifully minimalist yet chic purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) that will certainly satisfy fashionistas for years to come. Featuring a wide variety of subtle pastel colors with a hint of dark red here and there, these BU Wood designs will certainly have handbag-lovers clamoring to get a closer glimpse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Handbags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of handbags with unique geometric shapes and sleek finishes. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge retro style with modern designs to create a line of sophisticated fashion products. - **Minimalist Purses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist handbags with subtle pastel colors and a touch of dark red for a unique aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vintage shapes and sleek finishes into handbag designs to cater to consumer demand. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine retro style with high-quality materials to create a line of sophisticated luxury handbags. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design minimalist purses with subtle color palettes to offer customers fashionable yet versatile accessory options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Functional Statement Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-handbag-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Retro-Style Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-bag.md) - [Movie-Inspired Vintage Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-1.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Urban Geometric Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Architectural Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-frank-gehry.md)