Hancock is a style we created a few years back with the idea of creating a belt design that was classy and elegant yet at the same time had its own distinctive character. Striking the balance between detail that enhances and detail that distracts was key, the idea was to keep things minimal with just a hint of contemporary style to show a sense of individuality. For this season we decided to move the belt into more casual territory, away from smarter cordovan leather and into suede for a more relaxed, sporty feel. The belt has the same S shaped ridges inserted under the surface as ever but we have highlighted these as well as the edges with contrast brighter tonal stitching to make them stand out a little more. These ridges repeat along the strap every 25cms adding a nice bit of handcrafted detail. The end result is a fabulous belt that can be used for both casual and smart casual occasions - great for jeans, chinos and any casual trouser. When choosing a buckle to pair up with this style I would suggest that there is no need to be too flamboyant -A classic buckle style or one with a little detail will do the job nicely - perhaps consider one that has a little more of a 'weighty' look to make the belt feel more sporty. Silver or gold in finish, both will work perfectly and keep the focus of the belt on the lovely handcrafted detail. Wear this style and people will know you are willing to experiment with the smallest of details to create your own individuality - like the jazz maestro the belt is named after!
