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.
Here at Elliot Rhodes we are always trying to experiment with new materials and textures in an effort to push buckle design into new territory. Hence the introduction of this new collection of shell encrusted buckles. Each one of these is made entirely by hand with the shell being inlayed by hand, either in complete pieces or with multiple tiny fragments, with great care and precision. This particular style we have nicknamed 'Superfly' for its evocative insect design (we are still not sure which type of bug this is!) - we do love the detailing and surface etching but clearly what really make this buckle special is the delicate inlay of polished the beige toned Penguin Wing Oyster Shell and the White Hammer Oyster shell... It makes for a stunning buckle that makes a real statement - it is wonderfully natural and original whilst no two pieces will ever be alike! This buckle can of course be worn casually with denim but I could equally see this worn for a smarter casual occasion on a belt with a little sheen that will make a very stylish statement. Browns, Tans and Earthy tones will be natural partners but Navy and Black will always work well too. A very special buckle that makes a real statement!
How it's made |
Buckle making remains a remarkably traditional skill with most of our designs initially crafted by hand in wax before being melted away to create a mould from which we can cast your buckle. Once cast the buckle is then sent away for the galvanic process which gives it its colour and then any additional details such as enamel or crystals are applied by hand. Whether being made in Italy, France, Mexico, USA or the UK the techniques used remain the same. |
Fits belt width |
40mm |
Buckle dimensions |
7cm x 4.5cm |
Buckle origin |
Italy |
Buckle material |
Zinc |
Buckle finish |
Aged Silver |
Buckle embellishments |
Penguin Wing Oyster Shell (polished) + White Hammer Oyster Shell (Cracked & Polished) |
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
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.