We are obsessive about materials because this is where it all starts.   So when we started looking for leather frames earlier this year, we wanted to find a company that only worked with premium leathers and, like the old-fashioned leather manufacturers, still made everything by hand.

We were thrilled when we discovered Graphic Image, a New York-based company that has long been producing private label products for companies like Tiffany and Bergdorf.  Like Smythson and Cassegrain, Graphic Image specializes in premium French and Italian calf skin and goat skin leather, but their products have a refined, yet practical American sensibility. The founder, Bennett Glazer, was a graphic artist who worked in one of America’s largest specialty book-binding firms.  So when he started his company, he naturally drew upon his background to create a line of products that is well-designed, well-made, and well-priced.

President Obama, Oprah, and Rachel Zoe are all fans; here are some of our favorite items.

For the office – The Crocodile Embossed Leather Frame in Brown adds subtle luxury to your workspace and comes in three desk-friendly sizes:

For travel – If you seek beautiful, inexpensive design in all things great and small, you’ll love being able to show off a touch of style anywhere in the world with a rainbow of luggage tags from Graphic Image. The British Tan pairs well with any suitcase:

For the library – We love that Graphic Image carries their own limited edition leather-bound books. They make a beautiful gift for the friend who has everything. Vogue: The Covers is perfect for the fashion aficionado:

For yourself – Separate your iPhone, iPad or eBook Reader from the crowd with their incredible line of tech accessories, including this chic iPad Envelope in a light blue that reminds us of a certain beloved jewelry box:

For special occasions – Photographs from significant moments like weddings deserve a special place. Keep them protected and looking beautiful in this elegant leather photo album in Black:

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