They’re jeweled, backwards, multiplied and otherwise modified and made more magnificent – these belts are statement pieces to treasure!At right: Naomi's YSL ad, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Detour2Mode.
Lacroix couture back-belt;Runway photos via style.com except where otherwise credited.
Chanel Couture jeweled leaf motif
Dolce & Gabbana's red ribbon with brooches
Fendi wide suede belt with pouch
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture’s purely decorative skinny belt
Hermés, via nymag.com.
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Oscar de la Renta shiny tortoise, at right, courtesy nymag.com
Skinny black belts at Thakoon
Dsquared2… Too much is never enough!
Iceberg
Marc by Marc Jacobs quadruple patterned cinchers
Sophia Kokosalaki embellished buckle
Missoni’s stone, metal and leather cincher
Marc Jacobs’ cheeky safety pin-fastened obi
3.1 Phillip Lim
Matthew Williamson
Gucci
Valentino
Gucci (left)
Karl Lagerfeld (right)
Gucci
Hermés
Louis Vuitton
Christian Lacroix (at right)
A bold red patent belt, photographed by Fellow Fashionista Kamel of Style and the City Paris
Yves Saint Laurent steel belt; this and next pictured courtesy style.com.
Louis Vuitton curled metal belt
Cynthia Rowley bicycle belt
Alexander McQueen Punjab waist belt, at saks.com
Emporio Armani, pictured via elle.com.
Tuxedo triple latch belt, at forever21.com.
Azzedine Alaia, via Vogue Paris
Hayden Harnett corset belt. Visit haydenharnett.com.
Martin Margiela viscose belt, at aloharag.com
Bilibin belt, at toast.com.
Mayle Braque belt, at lagarconne.com.
Alexander McQueen skinny neon belt; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli enamel buckle belt, at right
Hang ‘em high, at Salvatore Ferragamo, right.
Burberry patent leather belt, at net-a-porter.com.
Last Look: an extra wide cincher courtesy Fellow Fashionista Song of Style. Get belted, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
oo the belt that's tied into the knot is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love belts... I am belt fanatic fan! :D
ReplyDeletexoxo: Janet
Hi there-what a lovely selection, I love Jean Paul Gaultiers and the Missoni one best!
ReplyDeleteI love the Lacroix couture back-belt!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for commenting & liking my photos! :)
I love belts on other people but I HATE wearing them. I feel so uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteSilks and jewel toned hues, I'm in love! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comment, my lovely Couture Carrie! xo
Indeed! Belt highlights the waist in such a beautiful way. I got one brown leather belt from Dries Van Noten I really love and some of your selection are true eye candy.
ReplyDeleteWooow thanks, I'm so glad you like it !
ReplyDeleteThis article is really impressive... I love belts, especially highwaisted... I wear them all the time ! I'm especially in love with the one from last Spring from Alessandro Dell'Acqua, the huge pink or blue... can't forget that shape !
He does beautiful belts, really...
And the McQueen, and.... woooow I love so much of them^^.
But this is a fantastic and inspiring selection, thanks !!
I was so happy to see this belt post today! I was looking in Harper's Bazaar and noticed that belts are still in....yippie! The only thing is, it can be so hard to find a reasonably priced oversized-that-does not-look-cheap belt.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful for the belt trend - how fun! And it can transfer even the most frumpy of outfits into something stylish and fun!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I tried on a Philip Lim dress that just hung on me - add a belt and some heels and voila! Completely different look :)
Love the post as always, dearest CC.
Great picks, I especially love the multi-stranded ones and the one tied into a bow - so unique and edgy. Sadly I find that belts are not the most flattering on me and far from defining a waist, only highlights my non-hourglass figure :(
ReplyDeleteHey CC, I'm a huge belt lover! Especially ones that are embellished to the max like those from Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana! I also really love 80s belt buckles.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great day luv :)
Never too many belts! The sales start in France and I bought a blue one today !
ReplyDeleteBelts pull together outfits like magic! These are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe Cynthia Rowley bicycle belt is now on my wishlist!
So many belts - a girl can never have too many belts! I'll take the lot.
ReplyDeleteI've never been much of a belt girl, but I recently bought a replica of the black studded belt (on sale for $10--score!) SJP wore in the SATC movie and now I can't stop coming up with outfits to wear with it. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey i'll definitely tell my woman to come check yo page out she loves this fashion stuff
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful belts. I only have three belts. Poor me.;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo
belts instant kick up an outfit up a notch, i need to pull some of mine out of retirement!
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational post. I'm glad that the humble belt has been having a fashion moment over the last couple of years, it can really make an outfit as all of these images show
ReplyDeleteI love belts too, I wear them all the time!
ReplyDeleteThose are fab!! I love belts. I really like that one near the top, that has a pouch? That's so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
x. mav
love the bicycle belt!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh now you have made me want to go out shopping for belts! I really don't have a lot so I should get some more...
ReplyDeletehi beauty.
ReplyDeleteso that phillip lim belt has to be one of favorites of all time.
when i saw it walk down spring 09 i got instantly excited!
x
I NEED the bike ones!!! x
ReplyDeleteCorset belts all the way!! Yeww!
ReplyDeletexo
I'm loving the chanel leaf one and the giant yellow obi belt. such statement pieces!
ReplyDeleteThese belts are pretty fab carrie but you know.. I have not worn a belt is so long.. not something I want to define just yet.. ahhaa "wink"!
ReplyDeleteHm, I was getting really sick of belted dresses, but thanks to yoru post I'm seeing this trend with new eyes again! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment dear, you're so sweet! <3
xoxo,
S-C
I love D & G's red ribbon belt! The belt is the most underrated accessory. :)
ReplyDeleteoh i love love belts! they add so much to outfits! xx LM
ReplyDeletetotally fab and fun - LOVE the zebra print - I have a skinny one like that and cant stop wearing it but its starting to get a little bald spot!
ReplyDeleteOMG Salvatore Ferragamo's whole outfit is just awesome!!! *jaw drops*
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of lots of skinny belts layerd, but the wrapped belt with the big pin caught my eye too! =) They can really create an outfit.
That Valentino belt is very reminiscent of the crazy rope belts from the 80's that I see in thrift stores all the time.
ReplyDeleteLove the Fendi belt with the pouch!
Ooooh! I especially like the bow one!
ReplyDeleteI like to wear belts to sinch in loose tops.
belts are the ultimate accessory! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
La C.
OMg magnificent! I am kicking myself for leaving all my fab belts at home in Vancouver..ah well..all the more excuse to improve my wardrobe right? If you get a chance..check out my Tokyo Street Fashion Photos!
ReplyDeleteim obsessed with belts. i love the MJ one with the safety pin and of course the chanel jeweled leaves!!
ReplyDeletei love belt, just makes a gal's waist look so tiny and feminine. that emporio armani belt is very pretty on. i tried it in the store and it's very pretty very black or raspberry.
ReplyDeleteI love the bicycle buckle!
ReplyDeleteomg, is that esther canadas in the white dress? she still models? i used to love her. i remember her donna karan ads w/mark vanderloo. they were so hot together.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI love your banner pic, so pretty.
So many beautiful belts, the Chanel leaf one is just breathtaking.
I'm resolving to buy less magazines - its great to know that I can come to your blog and quickly get an update fix! xxx
I love the one that goes around the waist 3 times !
ReplyDeletethe obis are my faves but the bejeweled ones are tempting my tummy too.
ReplyDeleteLots of great belts.
ReplyDeletebelts have never been this big.. and i love it! i use a old scarf as my belt a week ago, and it was just soo fun :)
ReplyDeleteand i love the one from philip lim.
All of these belts look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow I'd love to invest in a statement belt this season
ReplyDeletelove the giant saftey pin and the bicycle belt!
ReplyDeletethe ungaro heels are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteand i think i am enamored by the lanvin dress
i love the belt with the bicycle on it. so cute.
ReplyDeleteI really loved how Gucci worked on the belts last winter.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I purchase the Cynthia Rowley bicycle belt? I love it!
ReplyDelete