Rhinestone Cowgirl

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Stuart Kerty Filed Under Fashion, Women's | Leave a Comment

It’s a rumor that’s been whispered by the Las Vegas cognoscenti for decades. While no one has yet come forward who can attest firsthand, the evidence that remains today is incontrovertible. Deep in the smoke-filled backstage darkness, in some quiet corner far away from the spotlights, Elvis and Liberace (or maybe just their wardrobe designers) slipped away to share a clandestine moment together.

The offspring of this mythical meeting is the line of belt buckles from Wildfire Belts. These blindingly bejeweled belts radiate as much gleam, glitz, and glitter as can be squeezed into your wardrobe, short of strapping Liberace’s rhinestone candelabra onto your pants.

So if you want to show the world how you sparkle and honor the original Kings of Bling, protect your eyes with your darkest Ray Bans and click on over to Wildfire Belts.

Tangerine Trees and Marmalade Skies

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Stuart Kerty Filed Under Abstract, Fashion, Floral | Leave a Comment

Does your life need a little more hustle and a lot more groovy? Do you think Peter Max makes Keith Haring look like Mark Rothko?

If you are trying to quell the psychedelic flashbacks in your head and find the perfect buckle for your bellbottom hip-huggers, then boogie on down to So Absolutely Fabulous. Their Sugarluxe Banana Split buckle will help you face the Age of Aquarius with some happening vibes. The limited edition, quality cast, lead-free, pewter belt buckles are crystallized with Swarovski Crystals for extra-sparkly flower power when you need it most.

Can you dig it?

Something to Latch Onto

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Stuart Kerty Filed Under Fashion, Hardware | Leave a Comment

Looking like a cross between the lock on an outhouse door and the rigging you use to secure a vintage Harley in the bed of your Stepside F-150, designer Rivy Ng has created a distinctly hardwarean latch for those who require absolute assurance that their belt will never become unintentionally unshackled.

Native of Singapore, Rivy founded the MadCornerShop brand and markets an eponymous line of stylish clothing and accessories worldwide. The Hook Belt is a simple yet purposeful design that gives your pants an added measure of security in an unsure world.

(photo courtesy of notcouture.com)

Nature Girl’s Kaleidoscope Eyes

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Stuart Kerty Filed Under Abstract, Artistic, Fashion, Floral, Photographic, Women's | Leave a Comment

Nature Girl Designs was created as its founder strove to combine her love of photography and nature. Their astoundingly beautiful buckles are hand-crafted in their red barn in Connecticut. Sure, they could do it in the garage, the living room, or the factory down the street, but doesn’t “barn” sound so much more quaint and rustic?

Their vibrantly colorful, no-two-alike designs are created using a spin casting process that captures the crystalline geometry of a kaleidoscope and the free form splashes of tie-dye. Brightly-hued thermoset resins and plastics are spun at high speed to allow centrifugal force to create the unique symmetrical designs. Choose from large or small ovals or scroll buckle designs in antiqued pewter or brass.

Nature Girl can help you add a flourish of luminous color to your spring wardrobe. The only problem will be choosing from so many wonderful designs.

Dad Deserves the Best for Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Stuart Kerty Filed Under Artistic, Fashion, Luxury, Men's | Leave a Comment

What is the perfect Father’s Day present for dad? Well, what do all men want? They like complex gadgets. They like well-engineered machinery. And they like their stuff to be cooler and slicker than anything their friends have.

So dig deep and splurge $25,000 for one of the precision mechanical belt buckles by Roland Iten. Roland applied his Swiss watchmaking skills to create the ultimate in hyper-engineered luxury. Maybe your father taught you to be frugal with your money, so “settle” for the steel and gold version and save yourself ten grand.

Either way, this masterpiece will give your dad serious bragging rights in the neighborhood. It’ll be kind of like popping the hood of his new car to show off the engine to his friends, except now they will be downing a few beers in the driveway and checking out your old man’s belt buckle! Okay, maybe they should step into the garage for this…

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