I began creating with leather at the workbench in my childhood home, nestled in the woods with my family. To be home, to play, to find beauty. This is the artistic philosophy of Held.
Held is the design studio of William Parra
Lila photographed by Madeline,
Carlisle, MA - Januray 2025

I began my journey into leather craft as a hobby, tinkering while working fulltime in outdoor education and guiding.
After pushing my craft and building a small business in Maine, I spun off into a career with Camille Fournet Paris, in partnership with Cartier.
Held was born as a means to pursue my creativity and explore new opportunities.
Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.
william@heldbywill.com