{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-90s-black-crocodile-embossed-leather-wide-statement-belt","title":"Vintage 1980s–90s Black Crocodile-Embossed Leather Wide Statement Belt","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking vintage black leather statement belt, made in Holland and finished with a dramatic oversized rectangular buckle entirely covered in matching crocodile-embossed leather.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt has a wonderfully architectural shape: broad through the centre, gently tapering towards the pointed end, with the large tonal buckle creating an almost sculptural monochrome effect. The glossy embossed surface reproduces the irregular scales and texture associated with crocodile skin while retaining the softness and flexibility of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions are very characteristic of the \u003cstrong\u003elate 1980s to early 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e, when exceptionally wide waist belts were used to define oversized tailoring, dresses and coats. Worn high at the waist, it would work particularly well over a black dress, blazer or voluminous knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior label reads \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Holland – 100% Leather”\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming genuine leather construction. I would therefore describe it as \u003cstrong\u003ecrocodile-embossed leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than faux or mock leather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE:VELVET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53544674918666,"sku":"BEL850","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6069\/4794\/files\/WideBeltCrocMockLeather.png?v=1787310436","url":"https:\/\/revelvet.co.uk\/es\/products\/vintage-1980s-90s-black-crocodile-embossed-leather-wide-statement-belt","provider":"Re:Velvet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}