Designer Q&A: Graf & Lantz

Join us as we sit down with the founders of Los Angeles based bag and accessory company Graf & Lantz for a quick Q&A.

Founders: Holger Graf and Daniel Lantz

Website: www.graf-lantz.com

Favorite thing about LA?

Holger: The weather.

Daniel: LA is too big to have one favorite thing! But if I have to choose, its the diversity.

What do you make?

A line of bags and home goods made from felt and other natural materials.

How long have you been in business?

3 years

What inspired you to start your line?

Independent thought, quality workmanship and natural textiles.

Why is Graf&Lantz special?

We design and manufacture everything in our design studio right here in Los Angeles.

Anything notable?

We are currently in Henri Bendel! In general Graf & Lantz has had great support from the press and we've recently appeared in Real Simple and People, and we are going to be in Lucky and WWD soon.