Clipping VI: NFU Countryside Magazine

We'd like to show you our latest clipping. NFU Countryside Magazine, has chosen one of Hardy&Parsons' belts to publish in their latest issue.

The belt featured is Bredon 1535/35-2350. 

Clipping V: El Armario de Lu by Jane

It's our pleasure to show you our new collaboration with a fashion blog. Now it's time for the Spanish blog called El Armario de Lu by Jane. 

They have chosen some ladies' and gentlemen's belts and they posted them on their blog!

The belts that appear on the blog are the following!

Aberdeen, Bramham, Bredon 650/35-7832, Cheltenham 1 1/4", Cornbury, Elmley, Evesham 1 1/2", Ludlow, Quick Release 1 1/4" 650/35-2060, Ring, Worcester 1 1/4". 

Clipping IV: Dos Mujeres y Un Vestido

We continue appearing in media, and today the turn was for Dos Mujeres y Un Vestido, a Spanish blog, that speaks a little bit about Hardy&Parsons and shows some of our belts and lookbook photos. 

The belts that appear on the post are the following (in order of appearance): 

Evesham 1 ½”, Elmley, Ludlow, Bramham, Bredon 650/35-7832 and Aberdeen.

Thank you! =) 

Billboard 16: releases of the week

The Kings of Summer

Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods.

Lovelace

Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew is a contemporary New York City revisioning of the Henry James novella by the same name. It revolves around unwitting 7-year-old Maisie, caught in the middle of a custody battle between her mother Susanna, an aging rock star, and her father, Beale, a major art dealer.

Robbie Williams: Take the Crown Stadium Tour 2013

Take the Crown sees consummate showman and all-round cheeky chappy Robbie Williams take his 9th album to the people in a brilliant concert film. He's one of the UK's favourite artists of all time, with over 60 million album sales and stadium shows that sell out in a matter of minutes, and now he's here, up close and personal as he rattles through hits like Let Me Entertain You', Rock DJ' and newer material like Candy'. Take the Crown gets us right up to the front of a Robbie concert so we can see how a true master pulls off 90 minutes of sheer entertainment.

Clipping III: Oldeman

We would like to continue showing you the blogs where our products appear. This is time to Oldeman, a Japanese blog, where you can see some of our belts, such as the Quick Release and the Cropthorne. 

Find here the posts:

Cropthorne, April 2010

Quick Release, May 2010

Quick Release, November 2010

Cropthorne, July 2011

Clipping II: Provenance

Do you remember the first post where we talk about Hardy&Parsons' clipping? Today we continue and this time we would like to show you our products on another fashion blog: Provenance.

Hardy&Parsons appeared on Provenance blog some months ago.

The belts shown are the following:

Ashton

Broughton

Cowdray

Hereford

Aberdeen

By the way... what do you think about this photographic composition with some photos of each belt? We will explain you soon... 

Clipping I: Despertando a Shakti

Last Tuesday we published in our Facebook and Twitter profiles, the first press collaboration that we made.

Ruth Álvarez, the owner of Despertando a Shakti blog in Spain, interviewed us. Then she posted it in her own blog (link) the interview to make Spanish people know Hardy&Parsons.

We talked about many things. Find them here!

Ruth Álvarez: What are Hardy & Parsons’ origins?

Hardy & Parsons: Hardy & Parsons was founded in 2002 by Maurice Greig in order to address a niche in the market, that liked using belts and goods made in leather,s following the traditional processes and manufactured 100% ​​in England.

R.A.: What is your value proposition?

H&P: Goods hand made by craftsmen in leather, inspired by the equestrian world and the English countryside. Each product is individually  made, with excellent materials. One of our features is the smell of leather, a quality that our customers identify and appreciate.

R.A.: What type of product do you offer?

H&P: Belts for men and women and leather articles such as cases for pens and mobile phones, and other leather accessories such as dog collars and leads, key fobs, drink cabinets, etc.

R.A.: What is your target customer?

H&P: Those customers who value quality, who know what they want and are willing to pay for it. They buy a product with the guarantee that it will last a lifetime and they see this purchase as an investment. Hardy & Parsons’ products are timeless, as opposed to the concept of "buy and discard".

R.A.: You are manufacturers and distributors? Do you sell outside of the UK?

H&P: The products are manufactured entirely in England and distributed worldwide. Firms selling our belts in London are Fur Feather & Fin, Stuarts London and Joseph. We also have a showroom in Chelsea, where customers can come and buy our products. But we also sell products in the U.S., Japan and Europe.

R.A.: And Spain?

H&P: Spain is a difficult market, there are brands with great tradition and quality in leather goods. There is strong competition.

R.A.: Do you invest in advertising?

H&P: Advertising is very expensive and is difficult to measure the impact that a campaign can have on television, not really knowing if you've reached your target. Our communication policy is focused on reaching markets through the specialized press, bloggers and exhibitions.

R.A.: Are you on the social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google +, Pinterest...? What do you think of the web environment and the social networking phenomenon?

H&P: Social networks are essential, they are an element of communication with which you can reach more people and make yourself known, you may display your product and your potential customers see you. They are an important showcase. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogger and Vimeo.

R.A.: There is a trend to buy low-cost products. Is there room for those who value quality?

H&P: Yes. There has always been an audience looking for quality products and it will remain. They prefer to pay more and have a good product that they can use for a lifetime, rather than buyig five low-cost belts that just last a season. And this sort of client does not change his mind.

You can follow Ruth Álvarez on Facebook and Twitter.