Category Archives: Belts

Kiel James Patrick x Brooks Brothers BB#1 Braided Belt

Just because I’m a little late to the party doesn’t mean I won’t cover something worthy of coverage.  I’d actually heard about the Kiel James Patrick and Brooks Brothers collaboration probably a month before it was released but things have … Continue reading

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Chesapeake Ribbons Belt Giveaway

It’s officially time to start breaking out the ribbon belts.  They are the perfect way to add a warm weather touch to an outfit and tend to be on the affordable side as well.  Chesapeake Ribbons sent over a Sailboats Belt … Continue reading

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Cape Crabbers Kickstarter

Many of you might remember Cape Crabbers from last year’s American Dream Tee post.  The Chatham, Massachusetts-based brand is in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to fund its Summer 2013 collection full of American-made coastal-inspired prep tees, tanks, ribbon belts … Continue reading

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Chicago Belt Co. Wolf Point Belt

Chicago Belt Co. has been making a name for itself over the past year with its Midwestern-themed ribbon belts.  Now it’s expanding into other belt options beyond ribbon belts with its introduction of the Wolf Point Belt.  If you’re looking … Continue reading

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Knot Belt Co BYOB D-Ring Belt

Let’s close 2012 out with a toast.  A toast to another year of providing a Midwestern voice in the prep style conversation.  A toast to the partners who have helped support the blog.  A toast to the brands that have … Continue reading

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L.L.Bean Signature Dog Plaque Buckle Belt

Belt buckles can be polarizing.  For every great understated buckle on the market, there are ten more monstrosities that look they were won at the state fair.  Usually it’s best just to play it safe and avoid buckles altogether, but … Continue reading

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Chicago Belt Co. Leather Tabbed Belts

There have been some exciting new developments at Chicago Belt Co. over the past month. New patterns and updated colors for the classic Great Lakes motif have hit the site and expanded the range of products available. Also new to … Continue reading

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Made In New England

About a month ago my wife and I took a road trip out East.  It was the first time in New England for both of us and we crammed as much into one week as we possibly could.  Along the … Continue reading

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Blast From the Past: Chicago Belt Co. Great Lakes Belt

It’s been awhile since we’ve checked in with Chicago Belt Co. and there have been a lot of great things going on.  First up is a partnership with Great Lakes Proud in which every Great Lakes Belt order also receives a … Continue reading

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Bird Dog Bay Silk Belts

The spectrum of materials that can be made into a belt is immense.  Leather, cotton webbing adorned with ribbon, needlepoint, even a length of rope in a pinch can all be turned into a belt.  In a nod to a … Continue reading

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