I have always loved the feel and texture of Ostrich skin and this mock version is astoundingly good - the tonal effect achieved with the 'Quills' (the quills always a darker tone than the base leather) makes this belt a particularly easy one to wear. The blue ostrich look is always fresh and its inherent design is subtle enough for it to work well with all sorts of outfits from formal to casual. The leather in this case is the ideal backdrop to our buckle choice, complementing it but letting it stand out at the same time. Our buckle, with its clean silver finish and unique interlock design is already and interesting shape, but then it really comes into its own with its 2 rows of embedded fume and aqua Swarovski crystals. This is definitely a distinctive style and one that will bring any outfit to life but I think you will fine it surprisingly versatile - it could be used by day to jazz up jeans but also by night too for all sorts of occasions and events. This is a stunning belt you will no doubt turn to time and again.