Creating a belt design that is classy and elegant yet at the same time has its own distinctive character is always an interesting challenge. There is a delicate balance to be struck between detail that enhances and detail that distracts. So back in 2016 when we came up with our 'Hancock' style, named after ground-breaking jazz artist Herbie Hancock, we were inspired to keep things minimal with just a hint of contemporary style to show that sense of individuality. This new version of Hancock takes all of the great elements of its predecessor but evolves with the scotch grain texture of the leather. This leather adds a weight and solidity to the belt with a hint more 'sportiness' . It is still hand burnished to reveal a rich depth of tone and colour and then under the surface there are the sleek S shaped ridges which we are highlighted with their own stitch detail. These ridges repeat along the strap every 25cms and once the belt is hand polished show a little extra tonal contrast to subtly add extra life to the belt. We feel that this belt could be used for both formal and smart casual occasions, adding a nice bit of texture - great for a suit, smart trousers or denim. We would suggest pairing this strap with a fairly simple and sleek buckle to keep the belt looking elegant with the focus clearly on the design, texture and colour. However with the surface texture a slightly textured or more weighty buckle would look good, especially for more casual occasions. Wear this belt 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!