Belt

[Bfd70]

Anyone know where i can find belts similar to this

 

[handymike]

not sure if this is the same place that did the work on @Marc mndt's jacket, but it could be a good start:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363644128399

 

[Edward]

Lots of this kind of thing on etsy.com. Warpath used to be great, but can't tell if they are dtill in business. Their webpage is gone, but lots of small businesses nonlonger run their own sites now, working on etsy and such instead.

 

[Bfd70]

Any thoughts as to what that type of belt is commonly referred to as?

 

[Bfd70]

Thanks edward. Found one. Hopefully it’s not crap....

 

[Edward]

Any thoughts as to what that type of belt is commonly referred to as?

Jewelled Western Blt Forties style rockabilly usually gets results for these.

 

[Bfd70]

Rockabilly and Brando are what hit. Made to measure.

 

[Pandemic]

I had this guy make me one. Price and quality: fantastic! And I got to design all the details and specs

https://instagram.com/legendaryvintagebelts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This guy also makes them and gets good reviews:

https://instagram.com/duke_mantee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[Blackadder]

Lots of fake RRL and RRL copy on Taobao.
https://www.taobao.com/list/item/60...1wu.10013406.taglist-content.7.eda75934X8y5zl
These are made in Japan though. I just bought one myself last month.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j1030579120
https://jp.mercari.com/user/profile/212460994
See also Ace Western belt and HTC.

 

[Bfd70]

I had this guy make me one. Price and quality: fantastic! And I got to design all the details and specs

https://instagram.com/legendaryvintagebelts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This guy also makes them and gets good reviews:

https://instagram.com/duke_mantee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

That’s good news. The first link is who i purchased from.

 

[Bfd70]

Lots of fake RRL and RRL copy on Taobao.
https://www.taobao.com/list/item/60...1wu.10013406.taglist-content.7.eda75934X8y5zl
These are made in Japan though. I just bought one myself last month.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j1030579120
https://jp.mercari.com/user/profile/212460994
See also Ace Western belt and HTC.

I’m in the U.S. so i prefer ordering here because of shipping.
This looks very nice

 

[Blackadder]

I’m in the U.S. so i prefer ordering here because of shipping.
This looks very nice
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Happy you found a legitimate maker. Be careful though as I have seen those RRL fake on Taobao being passed off as legit on ebay etc.

 

[ReynardTheFox]

Anyone know where i can find belts similar to this
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The belt itself is nice, but I like dead plain unadorned leather. I make my own ones. I really like the octagonal buckles though and I can't find a decent solid brass one or I'd have made one. They always look good IMO.

I'm not criticising that belt, it's really good. I'm just quite a plain jane for belts and boots.

 

[Pandemic]

I wanted something more punk than rockabilly or western and this is what I came up with. Pic does not do justice to the quality.

 

[Bfd70]

I’ve entered my eccentric phase.

 

[Pandemic]

I’ve entered my eccentric phase.

Welcome!

 

[Bfd70]

 

[handymike]

That came out great!

 

[Duke Mantee]

This guy also makes them and gets good reviews:

https://instagram.com/duke_mantee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Thank you - I’m new here, I generally post on SuFu - but I was told about this thread.

The original belts were often called Western (Jewelled) Belts or Novelty Belts. Lots of good makers out there creating many different styles. ACE Western probably make the most authentic repros; Bandit’s Golden Belts have a distinct style and so on.

I don’t stick to a particular style, although it’s no problem to make a repro - normally I focus on making specific and unique designs for each customer - their choice of their preferred materials (leather, hardware, etc.) and, obviously then, an overall custom design for the spots/studs.

 

[Bfd70]

Thank you - I’m new here, I generally post on SuFu - but I was told about this thread.

The original belts were often called Western (Jewelled) Belts or Novelty Belts. Lots of good makers out there creating many different styles. ACE Western probably make the most authentic repros; Bandit’s Golden Belts have a distinct style and so on.

I don’t stick to a particular style, although it’s no problem to make a repro - normally I focus on making specific and unique designs for each customer - their choice of their preferred materials (leather, hardware, etc.) and, obviously then, an overall custom design for the spots/studs.

i really like the look of your stuff too. I’ll be ordering one when funds become available. What is the best method to order? I particularly like your August 7th Insta post.