G FRANKLIN Regal Apparel
The Maison

The Maison

Our Story

G Franklin Apparel — Regal Apparel LLC — is a house of premium leather goods in Sacramento, California, founded by George F. Beasley III. We make bags and accessories ready to carry, and we make them to your exact vision.

It began with a torn shirt

One of George’s favorite shirts from high school tore at the shoulder. Instead of tossing it in the garbage, he reconstructed it and gave the shirt a new look. That small repair began his interest, adventure and love in clothing design.

The early days of sewing

“Shortly after my wife and I were married, she asked me what I’d like for my first Christmas present. I said, ‘a sewing machine.’ I had never sewn on a machine before, but I believed in my heart that I could if given the opportunity. I soon discovered it was a God-given talent.”

George went on to train at Mannequin Manor Fashion Academy. Today he leads G Franklin Apparel as its founder, CEO and president.

George F. Beasley III, founder of G Franklin Apparel, in his workshop

What we make

G Franklin makes premium leather goods for men and women, custom and ready-made:

  • Travel & business bags: weekenders, duffles, matching travel sets, slim briefcases and backpacks.
  • Women’s bags: shoulder bags, the Lynette tote, crossbody bags and Handalorian clutches.
  • Men’s accessories: belts, bi-fold wallets, belt-and-wallet sets, Handalorian hats, shaving bags, valet trays, passport cases and iPad cases.

Many of our bags are unisex.

Our leathers

Most G Franklin pieces are made of 2–3 oz Italian Venetian cowhide. Venetian is an aniline-dyed leather tanned with waxes, which gives it a two-toned “pull-up” effect; when it is buffed and smoothed the wax changes color, and the leather ages naturally. Our “gator,” “croc” and “ostrich” pieces are cowhide embossed or printed with that animal’s pattern; they are not genuine alligator, crocodile or ostrich skin (about our leathers). Our valet trays are genuine American full-grain leather, and the Lynette tote is full-grain steerhide.

Made to your vision

With a bespoke commission you choose the piece, its layout, the leather (solid, embossed, printed, distressed or exotic), the hardware (antique brass, silver, gold or gun metal), the size and the color. Every custom order includes a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation. Custom tailoring is coming soon.

Reach the Maison

Office: (916) 425-4725 — Thursday–Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–12 noon (Pacific).
Mail: G Franklin Apparel, P.O. Box 341251, Sacramento, CA 95834-9151.
Instagram: @gfranklinfashions.
Questions? See our questions & answers or contact us.