Our interchangeable system
Did you know all of our belts and straps can be swapped with any of our buckles? Mix and match your buckles, and chop and change the look of your belt in the blink of an eye.
There are belts made for those who look, and belts made for those who truly see. The Costello (named fondly after the eponymous star of Abbott & Costello fame) has always rewarded closer inspection — the hand-burnished calfskin, the brogue-inspired circular perforations, the depth of jet black that only hand-tanning can achieve. And then there is the buckle that takes that conversation to a new level entirely.The hand-burnishing is subtle on black — no dramatic tonal shift, but a richness and depth beneath the surface that separates this leather from anything merely dyed or coated. It is a difference you feel as much as see, a quality that reveals itself over time and wear.Cut from solid brass using precision CNC machining, the buckle delivers the same studied two-tone contrast as its navy counterpart. Polished gold edges with a clean, cambered front profile sit alongside a satin gunmetal inset flange finished with a fine dimple pattern — the texture finding its quiet echo in the circular perforations running the length of the leather. Against black, the warm gold tones of the buckle have real presence, the contrast sharp and confident without ever tipping into flash.Handcrafted in our Spanish atelier, this is the Costello at its most authoritative.How to wear it: The definitive black belt for the discerning wardrobe. Impeccable with black or charcoal tailoring, where the gold buckle provides the only accent needed. Equally sharp with dark denim and a blazer for a look that is smart without being stiff. A belt that works harder the more closely it is examined.
| Belt Width |
| 35mm |
| Belt Origin |
| Spain |
| Inner leather |
| Full Grain Leather |
| Outer leather |
| Full Grain Leather |
| Leather origin |
| Italy & Spain |
| Buckle finish |
| Shiny Silver + Shiny Gunmetal |
| Buckle material |
| Solid Brass |
| Buckle origin |
| Italy |
| How it's made |
| This belt has been handmade by our specialist craftsmen in Spain. Each belt we make is crafted using the traditional beltmaking skills and techniques that are so valued in a country with a long and distinguished history of leather working. The end result is a unique Elliot Rhodes design that has been brought to life with great care, attention and passion. |
| Sizes available |
| All Sizes Up to 120cm / 46" Waist |
Delivery
Orders made by midday BST will be despatched the same working day. Orders placed after this time will be dispatched on the next working day.
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday (with the exception of Public Holidays) and delivered on working days.
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Returns
Did you know all of our belts and straps can be swapped with any of our buckles? Mix and match your buckles, and chop and change the look of your belt in the blink of an eye.