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Tie-Ups Recyclable Belts

Filed under: Apparel, Green


Belts can make or break an outfit, and although these Tie-Ups are extremely simple in design they're certainly not timid in some very bright colors and with buckles that can be interchanged with other Tie-Ups buckles to fit your own personal style and color combination whims. Plus Tie-Ups belts are made of recycled rubber and plastic, so they're good for the environment as well as you're wardrobe.

Tie-Ups resist fading, are antimicrobial, UV protected, and hypoallergenic. Your choice of 11 colors to mix and match, $89.

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Men's Exotic Skin Items, From Luxury Accessories Intl.

Filed under: Men's Style

New York City-based Luxury Accessories International (LAI) began as a leather importer in New York in 1953, importing crocodile skins from South America and selling them to makers of shoes, handbags, and other leather goods. In 1971 the company expanded the range of skins to include python from Indonesia, ostrich from South Africa, and lizard from South America. Today, the company makes a variety of high-end products for men and women, but I'm going to focus on the men. Where to begin? Belts, bags, a flask, a watch box, portfolios, wallets ... all custom dyed all over the world and made with skins selected by hand for cutting at the LAI manufacturing house in Long Island City, N.Y. Orders are individually cut and sewn, and often customized, but the LAI boutique at 35 E. 65th St., NYC, offers custom pieces.

You know something's expensive when every piece on the Web site is followed by: "To purchase, please contact the LAI Boutique: 212-794-3874." So I can't help you with pricing, but if you see something you like, give LAI a ring. See the gallery for a few of the beautiful pieces.



Mardaga Belt Buckles

Filed under: Men's Style


Generally there's only so much inventiveness that goes into a belt buckle and what makes a belt special is the detail on the buckle. The L'A Mardaga belt buckle has that but Albert Mardaga has reinvented the belt buckle using a mechanism similar to the opening of a shotgun action. The belt buckle breaks open just like the hinge of a double-barrel shotgun does at the place where you load the bullets and a lever moves left or right to unlock the hinge. The belt buckle has the same basic style. And how's this for a cool feature, instead of having to unbuckle your belt after taking in a heavy meal, a quick press on the button in the doll's-head extension on the end of the barrels allows the belt to lengthen.

The first Mardaga belts sold at auction at Bonham's London in 2004 for prices ranging from £1,912 to £2,400. One of the first belts sold to the Royal Armouries Museum. Each belt is custom made. There is a choice of six leathers; elephant, alligator, ostrich, crocodile, lizard and buffalo; seven engraving styles and six styles of the oak and leather box.

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Tarina Tarantino Skull Belt

Filed under: Apparel, Jewelry

Designer Tarina Tarantino who has recieved much praise for her playful jewelry designs, has added purses and belts to her line. This Skull Belt features enameled roses and clear crystals on an over sized buckle, and the belt itself is fine black leather. Tarina Tarantino quickly became a favorite among fashionistas. In 2002, fashion icon Elio FIORUCCI invited Tarina to open a signature boutique inside his Italian mega-store, in the center of Milan. Today Tarina designs are available in fashion forward boutiques all over the world. You can purchase the crystal skull belt online for $325.


Prada 'Animalier' Dragon Belt

Filed under: Apparel


My personal taste in belts leans towards simple and classic, but some prefer edgy conversation starters and have a thing for dragons. This 'Animalier' dragon belt by Prada is just the thing if you're one of the latter, depicting a dragon and snake battling it out in goldtone on black croc printed leather. It's made in Italy and the belt is 1 1/2" wide with a hooked pin closure, and the buckle itself measures 3 3/4" by 2 1/4". $436

Way too gaudy for me, but then I've seen people pull off stranger accessories with the right outfit and attitude -- more power to 'em!

Vintage Belt Floor Mat

Filed under: Decor


At first glance it looks like weathered multi-colored wood flooring, and at second glance maybe some kind of throw rug, but then by the third glance hopefully you've got it figured out: it's a floor mat made of vintage belts! I'm not usually one for leather accessories, but I'm all for recycling and reusing and this is pretty cool. Designed by Inqhua Ting, the Vintage Belt Floor Mat brings old leather belts new life by mounting them together on a backing of reconstituted leather and glue. Handmade, each mat is unique and will have it's own earthy warm feeling. 27.5" across, $648.

Bad Sand Belt

Filed under: Apparel

Swarovski doesn't explain what their Bad Sand Belt did to deserve its name, but it certainly isn't "bad" based on its looks. The belt is made of calfskin leather, with details that are rhodium-plated and covered with pavé crystals. The two-buckle accessory is 2 3/8 inches wide and is designed to be worn high up on the waist. It measures 29 1/8 - 31 1/2-inches and has three holes for size adjustment. Price: $ 297.

Beth Frank Vintage Belt F

Filed under: Apparel

Belts are one of those accessories that, at least for me, never seems to be at the forefront of my mind when getting dressed. One usually thinks of jewelry and a matching handbag for your outfit, but a belt you could always do without. For the belt advocates out there and those trying to incorporate them more into your wardrobe, the Beth Frank Vintage Belt is a great start. It is funky and casual, yet it can easily add a touch of chic to the typical everyday outfit. The tooled design and bejeweled, enameled flowers add some femininity to this rustic, vintage belt. Available in size 28". Price: $518.

Cartier Santos 100 Belt

Filed under: Apparel

The big-buckled status belts, which proudly display their brand affiliation in large letters in what can appear to be an almost cowboy-esque style, are fine with jeans and other casual wear, but less obvious belts are staples of a complete wardrobe. This Santos 100 Calfskin Belt by Cartier is very soft and reverses from brown to black. The buckle is finished with palladium and, while not nearly as impressive as the large logo belts are at first glance, this one will still be getting admiring looks long after that trend has come and gone. Price: $390.

Prada Logo Belts

Filed under: Apparel

At one point, belts were a necessary, but understated, part of a man's wardrobe. This season, it looks like designers are trying to call more attention to them by adding logo buckles that could almost rival champion rodeo buckles. Dsquared2 seems to have the most visually arresting "status belts," but Prada's Logo Belts ($295)are a bit more refined, with large oval buckles that feature a tastefully engraved rendition of the designer's logo. A better choice, for those who want to stay with the trend in a more subtle way, is Prada's Plaque Buckle Belt ($260), which has a rectangular silver buckle with a small black logo.

Ibisco Corset Belt

Filed under: Apparel

Corset belts are very popular with fall fashion lines, though the trend seemed to hit over the summer, as some celeb trendsetters set the style bar a little higher than the potato-sack dresses and leggings that so many of the young movie stars seemed to be going around in. The belts, worn at the waist and not at the hip, are intended to create and accentuate curves, creating a very pleasing silhouette with a high-waisted pencil skirt. The Ibisco Corset Belt eliminates the headache of having to lace anything up because the 5" wide belt has a concealed zip closure in the front panel. Price: $215.

Ryan Green Stallion Belt

Filed under: Apparel

The Stallion Belt by Ryan Green has just enough of a western edge to pair well with cowboy boots without being too "western." Adding it to a dressier look can also have a softening effect, adding a natural accent. The 1.5-inch thick belt sits around the hips and has a very unique buckle with a horse design laser engraved onto natural cherry wood. The buckle is removable and can be changed to other belts, as well. The belt itself comes in both black and brown. Price: $45.

Valentino Belt

Filed under: Apparel

The days of low rise seem to finally be in defeat and the waistline is returning. This dramatic tasseled sash from Valentino has a look that is reminiscent of a Japanese obi and draws all the attention to your middle. It is leather with embroidered flowers and sells for $2150.


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