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Belts are a wardrobe staple and serve many purposes. Belts when needed hold up the trousers, can be used to accent the waist, and add color and texture to an outfit. Belts have been trending for the past two years, and these trends include something for everyone (e.g., wide, thin, leather, embellished, patterned, and more). There are belts from black owned brands (for men and women) that reflect these trends. See the following companies and product links for more information.
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Men
- Kenyan Crafts Company (advertisement) offers a selection of unisex and men’s handcrafted Maasai belts.
- Kingsley Leather (advertisement) offers a selection of handcrafted leather belts and provides a choice of buckles.
- Negash Apparel and Footwear (advertisement) offers “signature belts” in multiple colors that are made of leather and handcrafted.
- Tucci Polo (advertisement) offers a diverse selection of leather belts (e.g., calfskin, crocodile). Use the coupon code leslie for a 10% discount.
- Ron Donovan offers an assortment of leather belts that are made to order.
Women
- MAUD by Laura (advertisement) offers a selection of handcrafted, thematic, and decorated belts in a variety of textiles and styles.
- Kenyan Crafts Company (advertisement) offers a selection of handcrafted Maasai belts.
- Kiya Tomlin (advertisement) has a selection of belts that include elastic corsett and wide cumberland belts, and goldtone belts.
- Millie’s International Creations (advertisement) offers a selection of African fabric Obi belts.
- Afrikrea offers a large selection of belts that include thin, wide, leather, fabric (Ankara), and mixtures of Ankara and leather.
- April Blooms Boutique offers belts that include a faux suede leather belt in black and a faux leather belt in several colors.
- ArrieP Boutique offers a selection of belts, including black fringe belt with silver studs.
- Brother Vellies offers a selection of leather opus belts in several colors.
- Chic and Curvy offers a selection of mirrored and elastic band belts.
- Dresscode Boutique offers a selection of belts in various styles and textures.
- F & W Style has a selection of belts made with full grain leather. Belts are available in several colors.
- Loza Maleombho offers a selection of Kpele belts with pouches, in various colors and textures.
- Pink Sky Boutique has belts that include elastic and leopard prints.
- Renee’s Armoire offers a selection of belts that include S & M chain and clear styles.
- Sassie Jones has a variety of leather among other belts in many styles and colors.
- Sergio Hudson offers a selection of handmade leather belts in a variety of colors.
- The Sheek Boutique offers a diverse selection of fashion belts.
- Tree Fairfax offers a leather Lois belt with a brass buckle that is available in several colors.
- Tru Face By Grace offers an Ankara fringe belt that can also be worn as a tube top.
- Vita Talie offers a selection of fabric peplum belts which are reversible.
Belts make great gifts, and in reviewing these companies and product links I hope you find styles that work for you.
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For more information about belt trends, see the following sources for this post.
- “19+ main belt trend forecast for Winter and Fall 2018.” https://www.pouted.com/19-belt-trend-forecast-fall-winter-2017/
- Jain, Anusha. “Woman’s fashion trends straight from the runways; belt styles for 2017.” 25 May, 2017. https://shilpaahuja.com/womens-fashion-belt-trends/
- Tai, Cordelia. “We’re back on statement belts (and not in an early 2000s Kim Kardashian sort of way.” 8 February, 2018. http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/781147-statement-belts/#/slide/1