Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 73)

BELTS 91 CINCHED IN We throw the spotlight on three of the best belt brands on the market THE BRITISH BELT COMPANY T: +44 (0)1572 824 376 W: thebritishbeltcompany.co.uk @britishbeltco Proud to champion traditional British manufacturing, the business behind The British Belt Company has been producing leather goods since 1946. Using centuries-old techniques that pass through the generations, the company handcrafts each belt at its factory in Rutland. Today, The British Belt Company not only produces leather belts for men but has also evolved to include a women’s selection, alongside braces, bags and small leather goods. The company also offers personalisation on a select range of Italian full-grain leather travel and gifting accessories – monogramming initials and nicknames to create a bespoke item to be treasured forever. Inspired by its British heritage and contemporary lifestyles, The British Belt Company has a timeless appeal. Attention to detail is paramount along every step of the process, creating a long-lasting leather item that spans generations. The British Belt Company forms part of the Arnold Wills & Co. group. ELLIOT RHODES T: +44 (0)207 730 4000 W: elliotrhodes.com @ERbelts Elliotrhodesbelts Now in its 14 th year of operation, Elliot Rhodes, a specialist belt retailer, has a distinctive offering, with its extensive selection of interchangeable belts available in both leather and natural skins in varying widths. Each belt can be mixed and matched with a buckle of choice to offer customers the opportunity to curate a hand-picked selection of combinations. Elliot Rhodes has London stores in Covent Garden and Marylebone and a rapidly expanding UK and international wholesale division. The strap collection includes textured and printed leathers, suede, nubuck and a selection of woven styles. All of the belts are designed in-house in the London headquarters but are manufactured by the finest craftsmen in Italy and Spain using locally sourced raw materials. The buckles are mainly designed in-house, but the company also works with specialist artists and sculptors to produce some of the most detailed pieces. With more than 600 straps and 800 buckles within the company’s portfolio of designs, there are endless combinations to choose from. Each season sees the launch of new designs, textures and colour combinations to reflect trends. Diversity and individuality are key, as Elliot Rhodes continues to put a modern spin on a traditional product. OWEN BARRY T: +44 (0)1458 442 858 W: www.owenbarry.com @owenbarryOB Owen Barry has been producing sheepskin and leather products from its traditional workshops in Street since 1948. Five generations of the Barry family have been involved with skin tannage and manufacturing, developing Owen Barry into the one-off company it is today. Still very much a family business, Owen Barry produces a wide range of sheepskin, leather, suede, cowhide, accessories, handbags and lifestyle products, which includes belts. Buyers can browse the company’s collection of British-made lifestyle products and accessories in the company’s traditional Somerset workshops.