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Hlaska Does Belt Buckles

Hlaska has added two belt buckles designs to their line of menswear. The first one, called "Diving Bell," is available in antique brass or pewter and is inspired by WWII Navy Divers. The second design is called simply "Knot" and is available in pewter only. It draws its inspiration from the sea also, but this time from boating and climbing "figure-8" knots. Both belt buckles come with a simple leather belt in your choice of black, brown, or cognac and are a great way to make a statement with a casual outfit. $125

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Badichi Belts For Personalized Spring Style

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

The belt is often an under-appreciated accessory. But in the summer when tops are small and light, rising above jeans and shorts, the belt takes on new prominence. You can make your own unique fashion statement with Badichi Belts, a belt boutique in New York's Soho area. Chose a leather from Badichi's colorful collection and pair it with a distinctive buckle and you've got your new summer staple with your personal style. Belts range from $60 to $400 depending on the leather and the intricacy of the buckle.

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The Invisibelt

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

The Invisibelt is a great invention. It's a clear plastic belt that has a flat clasp, so there's no bulky belt buckle bulging beneath untucked tops. The belt is great for when you want a sleek look but need a belt. Works just as well with jeans as with your most expensive pants.

I heard about Invisibelt more than a year ago, and had a hard time finding a place to buy it other than the Invisibelt website, which at the time had ridiculously high shipping (but then, eBay to the rescue).

Now that Invisibelt has been around a while, it's trying to glam up its collection, offering the belt in black ($19.95, same price as clear) as well as in a few pretty patterns -- the Glamour Collection ($22.00). The Invisibelt also is available for girls in fun colors and patterns ($16.00). The adult-size belts are available in one regular size and one plus size, meaning, since the belt adjusts like a bra, one size will fit most.

I think in a way it's kind of counter to being "invisible" when you are inventing belts made to be shown, but an entrepreneur and businesswoman I am not, so don't ask me. I will heartily endorse the belt, however. It really is practically invisible under tops, and because it's plastic, it warms with your body temperature and becomes soft and pliable, moving with you and becoming very comfortable, i.e., I don't even feel it.

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Handmade Ceramic Belt Buckles

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

I'm not sure how belts and belt buckles rank these days in the fashion scene but if you're looking for a simple, understated way to punch up your wardrobe then accessorizing with one of these ceramic buckles from Strapped Belts could give your look some serious personality. Each buckle is handmade using raw fusion glass, which is layered to create the design and then fired in a kiln for up to 12 hours at over 1400 degrees. Each buckle measures 2" x 3" and is sold separately from the belts so you can mix and match at will. $42

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Tie-Ups Recyclable Belts

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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.

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

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.

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Orciani Eowyn Patent Waist Belt

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

I have been obsessing with finding a red belt for the summer. The quest began at the start of summer to pair with a dress I purchased at J. Crew. I figured that a sleek red belt would add a pop of color and break up the stripped print. And I also thought that I could find one in a very short period of time. Who would have thought that finding a red belt would take so long? So, needless to say, I was very happy to come across Orciani's Eowyn Red Patent Belt. The large square buckle is complimentary to the width and only adds to the belt's modern and fashionable feel. Although bright in its hue, it would be a great accent piece to an outfit that needed some revamping. Price $202.

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Vintage Belt Floor Mat

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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.

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Cartier Santos 100 Belt

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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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.

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Prada Logo Belts

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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.

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