BASIC MATTER 24: BESPOKE TAN BELT

I've been in need of a new casual belt in tan since my last one broke a few months ago.

During my recent trip down south, I thought of having a double ring belt made at my dad’s cobbler using the brass rings from his old grosgrain ribbon belt ( Love you dad!).


(Hah! Totally not bad for $6.00!)

I went with raw natural leather which did not cost me much.

RIBBON LOVE

I may not have a collection of ribbon belts but I own three – a hand-me-down from dad, and two from my trips abroad which I would usually pair with my favorite crisp
white button down shirt, khaki shorts and loafers / espadrilles / Sperry Topsiders.


(Photo from The Sartorialist)

The best ones are from Ralph Lauren,J. Crew, Brooks Brothers and locally, Wright Supply Co.


‘luxury is no longer just a case of having the latest and most expensive but a matter of unique, personal choice.’

Wearing a ribbon belt is an inexpensive way of adding oomph to one’s basic wardrobe and they add a nice touch of color to a casual summer look in a really subtle way just like the belts from Wright Supply Co.