Belts Collection

I have made a wide variety of belts from simple hide with brass fittings to “fancy” affairs with antique silver fittings.

The first belt is made with an enamelled buckle of a Holden car, purchased years ago in Australia. The second is with antique Sterling silver with blue cloisonné enamel buckle and buttons from 1909.

I am happy to suggest ideas for belt design but I am also happy to use a buckle that you provide (whether vintage or modern) to make a new belt. Please bear in mind that 1” (2.5 cm) wide belts are the easiest to wear. Not all trousers have belt loops large enough to easily accommodate 1.5” of larger widths of belt. Lengths of belt will naturally depend on waist size but also on how the belt is going to be worn. Ladies sometimes wear decorative belts slung at an angle from hip to waist.

Chestnut hide belt made with the enamelled Holden car buckle

1.5" or 3.8 cm

The chestnut hide belt

Close-up of the car and belt

Further photo

Belt with antique sterling silver buckle

With blue cloisonne enamel buckle and buttons from 1909

Close-ups

A selection of belts in English bridle hide in black, chocolate brown or chestnut.. Hardware in brass or nickel: plain or decorative

The fit and finish has improved over the years

The first hide belt that I made for myself in 1995. It is clearly showing signs of having been "ridden hard and put away wet” and is definitely now more suitable for wearing with torn jeans than an Italian suit