Dark Choc Limited Edition Nubuck Eagle Plate Belt

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Product code: T416 U232

Colour: Dark Choc

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For more information on embossing, please see Embossing & Personalisation Information.

Embossing Information

We are pleased to be able to offer an embossing service so that you can personalise your belts or accessories. Having your initials discreetly embossed adds a classy finishing touch and of course if you are buying something as a gift then adding initials is really lovely detail.

So...a few things to know about our embossing service :

What can I emboss?

You are able to emboss up to 3 initials without spaces/punctuation. For the moment we cannot emboss numbers or dates but hope to be able to offer this service soon.

Font type / Size

Our letters are UPPERCASE in Times New Roman font - the font is 6mm high

What items can I emboss?

Any belt and most accessories can be embossed subject to space. We can emboss on both plain or textured leather (so either on the inside or outside) but please bear in mind that if we emboss on textured leather there is a chance that you will see small breakage lines in the foil due to the uneven nature of the surface.

What positions can I have my items embossed in?

Belts can be embossed in 2 different positions, either towards the tip end of the belt or close to the buckle end. The Initials can be embossed in either landscape or portrait orientation. All of these options will be offered when adding personalisation to your cart. By default we emboss on the INSIDE of belts. If you would like us to emboss on the OUTSIDE please let us know this in the customer comment section and we will do our best to accommodate dependent on leather type)

For accessories due to the variety of permutations we have to use our best judgement as to where to place the emboss. When adding personalisation to your cart you will have the option to select to have the embossing either inside or outside. Our embossing specialist will then use his discretion to select the best location for embossing.

What colours can be embossed?

Silver, Gold or Blind (no colour)

Embossing Colours

How much does it cost?

We offer a standard price of £15 for up to 3 letters.

How long will this take?

If you choose to have initials added to one of your purchases please allow 7 days from the date of order for the item to be ready for shipment. 

Exchange/Refund/Returns

Once an item is personalised it unfortunately cannot be exchanged or refunded. We can of course still shorten any belt style that is too large.

 

Size Guide

Size Guide

WOMEN'S SIZES

Clothing size Recommended belt size
 UK USA France Jeans High waist belt size Regular fit belt size Hips belt size
6 2 34 24-26" 65 70 75
8 4 36 26-28" 70 75 80
10 6 38 28-30" 75 80 85
12 8 40 30-32" 80 85 90
14 10 42 32-34" 85 90 95
16 12 44 34-36" 90 95 100
18 14 46 36-38" 95 100 105
20 16 48 38-40" 100 105 110
22 18 50 40-42" 105 110 115
24 20 52 42-44" 110 115 120
26 22 54 44-46" 115 120

MEN'S SIZES

Waist size Recommended belt size
Waist size Europe Classic cut trousers/jeans size Lower cut trousers/jeans size
24-26" 42 70 75
26-28" 44 75 80
28-30" 46 80 75
30-32" 48 85 90
32-34" 50 90 95
34-36" 52 95 100
36-38" 54 100 105
38-40" 56 105 110
40-42" 58 110 115
42-44" 60 115 120
44-46" 62 120

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Description

Back in 2009, I had one of those chance meetings that ends up shaping years of work. I was introduced to the sculptress Marcela Ganly, whose work is devoted almost entirely to the animal world, and within about five minutes we’d discovered a shared and slightly unhealthy obsession with belts. Could her sculpture survive being shrunk down to the size of a buckle? Several months and more trips to the foundry than I care to count later, we had our answer: a first collection of bronze and alpaca buckles, each one a limited edition, signed and numbered. This eagle is one of my favourites from that collaboration, and I still find myself staring at it. What makes it so extraordinary is the sense of movement. The eagle doesn’t sit on the surface of the buckle; it pushes out from it, head and shoulders breaking free of the bronze as though it’s about to take flight. The hooked beak, the fierce, watchful eye and the layered feathers are all rendered in deep relief, rising from a softly hammered background that you can almost feel the sculptor’s hands in. Each buckle is hand cast from wax and finished by hand, and the bronze carries a living patina, glowing gold on the raised surfaces with flashes of copper, violet and verdigris in the hollows. It’s a small work of art that you happen to wear, and it’s limited to just 100 numbered pieces. A buckle like this deserves a strap that knows its place, so I kept it deliberately understated: deep, dark chocolate nubuck with a fine, tight nap that feels soft and silky in the hand. Its matt, velvety surface absorbs the light so the bronze can catch it, and the warmth of the chocolate brings out every golden and coppery note in the patina. At 40mm, this is a belt for smart casual dressing, and it works well for both men and women. The golden rule is simple: keep everything else quiet and let the eagle do the talking. I’d wear it with dark denim, a black or charcoal roll-neck and suede boots, or with a crisp white shirt and olive chinos. On her, it looks superb worn low on the hips over relaxed jeans and a fine knit, or cinching a long camel coat. Brown, cream, olive, navy and black all make perfect foundations. Just be prepared to be asked about it. Repeatedly. Possibly by strangers. Not only is the upper leather full grain quality, the lining is too, so the belt is built to last as long as the buckle it carries. And like every belt we make, it’s handcrafted in our small Spanish atelier, where a small team made this strap by hand with all the care a work of art deserves. Please note: because each buckle is hand cast from wax and finished by hand, no two will ever be quite the same, and the colour and patina of yours may vary slightly from the image. We think that’s rather the point.

Product Spec

Belt Width
40mm
Belt Origin
Spain
Inner leather
Full Grain Leather
Outer leather
Full Grain Nubuck
Leather origin
Italy & Spain
Buckle finish
Bronze
Buckle material
Bronze
Buckle origin
Argentina
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

How I'm 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.

Delivery & Returns

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.

Read about where we deliver & how much it costs

Returns

Read about our Return & Exchange policy

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.