Held is the design studio of William Parra

Black and white photo of a dog standing on a snowy path near trees, with a silhouette of a dog on a beige background.

To be home & to play

Lila photographed by Madeline,

Carlisle, MA - Januray 2025

Black and white portrait of a young man with a beard, wearing a knit hat and a cozy sweater, smiling softly at the camera with a blurred building background.

I began crafting with leather at the workbench in my childhood home, nestled in the woods with my family.

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 - Including formal training in France and New York.

Held was born as a means to pursue my creativity and explore new opportunities.

Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.

Email

william@heldbywill.com