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 belts whisper. This one does not. The Shaft is built from washed vegetable tanned leather — tanned slowly and traditionally, then given a finish that carries an unmistakable vintage sensibility. Supple, slightly rugged, beautifully irregular in tone. The kind of leather that looks lived-in from day one and only improves as it ages. Antique silver studs run the full length of both edges, and micro-perforations are arranged in precise vertical bands across the entire surface — a structured, industrial grid that sets the stage perfectly for what sits at the centre. The buckle is, quite simply, one of the most extraordinary pieces of hardware I've ever put on a belt. A half skull in aged silver — not a flat motif, not a graphic, but a fully three-dimensional sculptural form that rises dramatically from the frame, its cranium emerging as if breaking through the surface of the belt itself. The bone structure is rendered with genuine anatomical detail, every contour and hollow present and correct, the aged silver finish settling differently across the raised planes and recessed depths so the whole thing shifts and glows as you move. Dark stones in the eye sockets add the final touch — unnerving, magnetic, completely compelling. Against the deep blue studded leather the combination is pure rock and roll. Uncompromising, committed, absolutely certain of itself. Wear it with black jeans, dark denim, anything that gives this belt the darkness it deserves. Works well for both men and women who know exactly what they want from a belt — and aren't afraid to wear it. Made one at a time in our small Spanish atelier, by people who relish a brief with absolutely no limits.
| Belt Width |
| 40mm |
| Belt Origin |
| Spain |
| Inner leather |
| Unlined |
| Outer leather |
| Full Grain Vegetable Tanned Leather |
| Leather origin |
| Italy & Spain |
| Buckle finish |
| Aged Silver |
| Buckle material |
| Zinc |
| 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.