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.
Some designs come back because they were always right. This black vertical cut vegetable tanned leather — first loved in 2009 and now rightfully revived — returns here in a pairing that feels entirely of the moment.The leather is the reason people always came back to this belt. Supple and beautifully conditioned through the traditional vegetable tanning process, it carries a surface of fine vertical cuts — linear, almost architectural, giving the deep black hide a depth and quiet movement that flat leather simply cannot replicate. A texture that rewards close attention. The more you look, the more you see.And then there's the buckle. I'll be honest — the moment I saw this one I knew it belonged here. The large rectangular cold enamel face carries a concentric relief pattern — rectangle within rectangle, receding towards the centre like a labyrinth, or perhaps a bird's eye view of something ancient and geometric. The matt gunmetal finish keeps it cool and understated, while the deep smoked enamel gives each receding level its own subtle tone and shadow. Is it graphic design? Architecture? I'm not entirely sure it matters — it works, and it works completely.Whether the connection between the vertical linearity of the leather and the geometric precision of the buckle is deliberate or simply instinctive is probably a question only you can answer when you're wearing it.Handcrafted by hand in our small Spanish atelier — the kind of place where belts are still made one at a time, by people who care deeply about getting it right.How to wear it: All black or charcoal — this belt earns its keep in a tonal context where the textural conversation between leather and buckle can really be appreciated. Equally strong with raw denim and a white shirt for a look that feels effortlessly considered. A belt that says everything without trying.
| Belt Width |
| 40mm |
| Belt Origin |
| Spain |
| Inner leather |
| Unlined |
| Outer leather |
| Full Grain Leather |
| Leather origin |
| Italy & Spain |
| Buckle finish |
| Matt Gunmetal |
| Buckle material |
| Zinc |
| Buckle origin |
| Italy |
| Buckle embellishments |
| Cold Grey Enamel |
| 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.