Young French brand, Impression Originale, takes the art of gifting to new levels of chic with their irresistible collection of artist-designed wrapping papers. From graphically arranged water ballerinas to marquetry inspired prints… the brand’s sophisticated and whimsical designs bring an added dose of delight to any parcel they adorn. Founded in the talents of renowned New York Times illustrators, children’s book artists, and former Alexander McQueen designers… Impression selects the best of their delightful works for print on high quality, 100% recycled papers. Artists’ signatures are integrated into each design and they receive a commission on each sale made. Topping off the brand’s feel-good-business-model is an array of couture ribbons – perfectly matched to the papers they adorn. Shown here are just a few beauties from the collection. We hope you love them as much as we do!

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMERS… wrapping paper by Jeannie Phan takes whimsy to the next level, with illustrations inspired by water balerinas and “the feeling of drifting while floating on the surface of the water”. Jeannie is an award winning freelance illustrator known for her clever concepts and vibrantly colored editorial work.  She also has a penchant for depicting the calmer side of life with unassuming characters and settings.

OPTICAL WAVE… wrapping paper by Matt Chase makes a bold nod to op-art aesthetics with its vibey black and white patterning. Matt’s bold style of illustration has scored him clients ranging from The New York Times and GQ to Bloomberg and Vanity Fair.

MARBLES… wrapping paper by Chloé Convey references the small treasures of childhood in a beautiful array of hand-drawn marbles, sure to bring delight to humans of all ages. Chloé is a recent Textile Design graduate of Chelsea College of Art and Design. Her interests lie at the nexus between traditional craft and digital capability.

MARBLE MARQUETRY… wrapping paper by Ayako Furness references the traditional technique of marquetry in a modern way. Ayako holds a degree from London’s Central Saint Martin, and has worked for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and Alexander Mcqueen. Today, she works as an independent textile designer, illustrator/artist.

HOIST THE COLORS!… wrap by François Ruyer celebrates the follies and plunders of hundreds of tiny pirates. Viewers are invited to dive in for a closer look where they’ll observe an endless array of delightful nautical moments. Specializing in children’s illustrations, François’ work is regularly commisioned by such prestigious editors as Grimm Press and Hemma.

Images courtesy of Impression Originale.