Belt

For the office, it's a must-have for the timelessly chic black leather belt with the shiny silver buckle. After work, the brown leather belt – to match the trendy wide-flared jeans – is the perfect choice. And for that long-planned date at a chic restaurant, you'll score points with a narrow leather belt with a delicate, gold-colored buckle that perfectly showcases your silhouette. In short: with belts from Gusti Leder, you'll always be well-styled without having to worry about accidentally revealing more than you'd like with your next move.

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Comfort and style in every situation: belts made of genuine leather!
Find the right belt length for you
Which leather would you like?
Transparently produced – by Gusti Leder for you
Belts from Gusti Leder – always the right choice!

Comfort and style in every situation: belts made of genuine leather

Whether for a casual leisure outfit or elegantly combined with a stylish three-piece suit, belts are not only functional but also an accessory. They optimize the fit of your trousers and complement your entire outfit. And that's precisely why we offer a wide selection of different belts – from different widths, different colors and finishes to various buckles – because just as the occasions for wearing belts are diverse, so too are the requirements and expectations for this special accessory.

Since it's easy to lose track of all the choices, here's a rough overview of the different belt models you can discover in our Gusti Leather online shop.

The classic: first choice for everyday use.

The classic leather belt typically has a standard width of between 3.5 and 4 centimeters , allowing it to be threaded perfectly through the belt loops of a wide variety of trouser styles, and features a typical pin buckle, the color of which varies depending on the style. It's easy to combine and looks just as stylish with slim-fitting suits as it does with jeans and color-coordinated Chelsea boots.

The slim one: an eye-catcher at waist height.

Narrow belts are usually no wider than 2 to 2.5 centimeters and have a correspondingly smaller pin buckle. Unlike their classic counterparts, narrow belts primarily serve as accessories and, thanks to their accentuating character, add a little eye-catcher to any outfit.

The braided one: for a little cowboy feeling in between.

Do you wear a suit, pencil skirt, and the like to the office? Then you can also dress a little more casually in your free time. So why not vary your belt style? Instead of a black smooth leather belt with a shiny silver buckle, why not try a braided one? This perfectly emphasizes your casual jeans style without sacrificing the perfect fit of your pants.

Find the right belt length for you!

Have you had your eye on a Gusti leather belt but aren't sure which length to choose? No problem! Here we'll tell you what to consider when buying a belt so you never buy one that's too long or too short again. Because the fit of a belt ultimately determines how it looks on you.

• Pay attention to the specified lengths.
  In our online shop, for example, you can usually choose from various belt lengths in 5cm increments using a drop-down menu – unless a size is currently sold out. These cm measurements do not refer to the total length of the belt, but rather to the distance between the belt buckle and the third belt hole .
• Know your scope.
  To determine your hip or waist circumference—depending on the height at which you want to wear your belt—measure it using a tape measure. This measurement corresponds to the optimal belt length for you . For example, if your hip circumference is 93cm, we recommend choosing a belt with a length of 95cm, and so on. ( If you want to measure particularly precisely, pull the tape measure through the belt loops of the pants you plan to wear with the belt, just like you would a belt.)
• Dealing with belts that are too long.
  If a belt has become too big, you don't have to throw it away; you can usually add additional holes using a hole punch . Furthermore, most of our belts have a small screw on the belt buckle . By loosening this screw, you can discreetly shorten your belt by a few centimeters at that point—making it even longer to wear.
  
  

Which leather would you like?

Our range includes leather belts made from various types of leather. You can choose from:

• Cowhide and
• Buffalo leather.

Belts made of cowhide or buffalo leather are more robust and retain their shape due to the naturally stronger material. Even after some time, the leather of these belts still feels firm, although – as is typical for leather products – the belts will naturally soften somewhat and adapt to their wearer's shape.

Transparently produced – by Gusti Leder for you

Our product range is as diverse as our product lines, to which these products belong. The products in the "Gusti Leder nature" line, for example, are entirely dedicated to sustainability. This line includes only those Gusti Leder products that are traditionally handcrafted from vegetable-tanned goatskin in small family businesses in India. Individuality and uniqueness are therefore not just empty phrases here; each individual product is truly unique.

Products from the "Gusti Leder studio" line, meanwhile, impress with their functionality combined with a timelessly stylish or modern, urban style, keeping them in tune with the times. The cowhide and buffalo leather used in this line are chemically tanned with chrome in certified factories in India, making them particularly durable and dimensionally stable.

Gusti Leder works exclusively with factories in India and Italy that operate according to international labor and human rights standards . To ensure the consistently high quality of our leather products, we regularly commission sample tests from independent laboratories and conduct unannounced visits to the workplaces to verify compliance with contractually defined production and labor standards. In the event of violations of these standards, we act in accordance with our zero-tolerance policy and immediately terminate our cooperation with the affected factories.

Belts from Gusti Leder – always the right choice!

No matter what your requirements for the perfect belt ultimately are, you're sure to find what you're looking for in our diverse selection. That's why we've summarized the most important information about belts here:

• A (leather) belt fits perfectly when the pin closes in the third of the five belt holes . However, the fourth hole is usually preferred for fastening the belt .
• With a well-fitting belt you can optimize the fit of your trousers and also enhance your outfits with the help of a stylish belt .
• Wider belts made of smooth leather are particularly suitable for everyday wear, as they offer optimal support. Narrow leather belts, on the other hand, prove to be an ideal accessory for sheath dresses, pencil skirts, and the like.
• Only truly strong leathers will keep your pants in place. That's why you'll find belts made from robust cowhide or buffalo leather in the Gusti leather range.
• Compared to models made of other materials, leather belts are incredibly durable and hard-wearing . Therefore, they show little sign of material fatigue even after several years.