Random fashion thoughts

the ZB ones he posted looked great but I'm guessing they're expensive

^nope, ZB's belts are only like $130-$150

good to know, thanks

BTW, I was just in this dilemma. It seems a lot of belts are under $100 and didn't have very good quality. Zam B was definitely an option but what I ended up going with was a Hollywood Trading Company belt per the advice of Eck. Don't let some of their other 'gaudy' stuff turn you off from the brand, check 'recent purchases' I just posted the belt I picked up. It was right at about 2 bills.

Ann D also puts out some pretty decent belts (from what I've heard) around that price range that are very basic in detail. I actually just saw one on Yoox for like $130 or something.



A Fellow Linguist said:

What's a nice belt for around $150? I love the look of the M.A.+ ones but it's out of my price range.

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Lemme think on that. MA+ belts are pretty unique. Maybe try something from Silent by Damir Doma? The mainline is mucho expensive, but the Silent line is decent. You might go the Margiela route or the Ann Demeulemeester route, depending on your specific tastes. Not exactly MA+, but like I said, MA+ is pretty unique.

I had a MA+ belt and was not impressed at all for the retail price. Also, Eck had trouble with his and had to have it repaired like 3 times (I think, ask him for sure).



dmash said:

I had a MA+ belt and was not impressed at all for the retail price. Also, Eck had trouble with his and had to have it repaired like 3 times (I think, ask him for sure).

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I like mine, but YMMV. Yes, the retail on them is ridiculous.

With that being said, I wouldn't hesitate to pick this up (on sale, that is)





I also like some of the Margiela belts from this season

^You are going to break under pressure and just pick up that belt within the next month

I'm kind of tempted to bleach my hair and rock it Stella Maxwell style

That belt is cool but it seems like any competent leather worker could replicate it very easily.



Uncontrol said:

That belt is cool but it seems like any competent leather worker could replicate it very easily.

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But I feel with stuff like this you're essentially paying for the idea. Same thing with ann feather necklaces. You could easily make it yourself instead of forking over the $300.

i dont know what world you live in that $50 belts are 'bad quality.' what $50 belts? i don't think i've paid more for a belt than like $60 - and and ive seen really pricey **** (including those KMW $400 belts), and theres no difference in the leather quality. i mean, yea, i guess your buckle isn't made from sterling silver, but horsehide/thick cowhide is the same at $50 or at $500. i guess what im saying is the threshold for a 'good' belt is pretty low, and they suffer from diminishing returns VERY quickly.



snake said:

But I feel with stuff like this you're essentially paying for the idea. Same thing with ann feather necklaces. You could easily make it yourself instead of forking over the $300.

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And that's why i'm not interested in Ann D. I don't mind paying a premium for an idea, but when it's so completely out of line with the materials and labour put into the product, it's hard to swallow. Ann D was not the first person to put a ******* feather on a necklace, will not be the last, and there's nothing in it that justifies the $300 asking price.

Teger said:

i dont know what world you live in that $50 belts are 'bad quality.' what $50 belts? i don't think i've paid more for a belt than like $60 - and and ive seen really pricey **** (including those KMW $400 belts), and theres no difference in the leather quality. i mean, yea, i guess your buckle isn't made from sterling silver, but horsehide/thick cowhide is the same at $50 or at $500. i guess what im saying is the threshold for a 'good' belt is pretty low, and they suffer from diminishing returns VERY quickly.

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The dyeing, the leather, the hardware........it's better on a reputable branded, more expensive belt IMO. To each his own though.

I disagree that the leather is same on a $50 belt or something like a $250-$500 belt. What, does that go for shoes and jackets too? Price makes no difference, the leather is the same, you're just paying for design?