Best men’s belts | Evening Standard

Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourselves for Prada’s take on the black belt. Crafted in a woven nylon tape with a silver tone buckle and featuring the Prada logo, it will cinch your ensembles with a touch of understated luxury. You’ll feel on cloud nine.

If you’re channelling your inner rebel with, or without, a cause, look no further than Reiss’ western belt that will have you looking like James Dean in no time.

Made using 100 per cent leather, it’s a steal at £68, and will bring some personality to any outfit – just avoid Stetsons and western shirts or you’ll end up looking like an extra from a John Wayne movie.

Handcrafted in France using vegetable-tanned leather, Bleu De Chauffe’s belt is packed with character. With guillochage engraved on the roller, an asymmetric buckle, and an unusual prong, it’s a sleek design that will stand the test of time. In a reddy brown, it would look great with navy or black trousers.

Any self-confessed fashion fan could spot the iconic red and green Gucci stripe a mile off – which is why the splash of colour on the belt loop is just enough. Crafted in Italy using smooth black leather with a high-shine black finish and a gold tone buckle, this belt is a masterclass in understated luxury. If you know, you know.

Forget all the bells and whistles because you can’t go wrong with a classic black leather belt. Experts in the art of men’s staples, Scandi brand Arket’s belt is an elegant design that could be worn on a daily basis without any misgivings about coordinating it with your outfit. An all-round winner.

Workwear brand Carhartt has stayed true to the brand’s DNA with this webbed belt that wouldn’t look out of place on a construction site – but in a good way. Made using 100 per cent recycled polyester, it features a fully adjustable, magnetic sliding closure so there’s no need to worry about being between two punch holes – it’ll fit just right every time. Pair with cargo pants to complete the look.

Also available in black.

Whether you’re pairing it with tailored trousers for work or stone chinos for the weekend, Australian brand R.M.Williams’ belt is an elegant design with a minimal buckle and tonal stitching that will work for smart or casual. With nine decades of experience, they’re experts in leather goods – and the belts are no exception.

It doesn’t get more sophisticated than a croc embossed belt, especially by the quintessentially English brand, Aspinal of London. Handcrafted in the UK using the finest quality full-grain leather, with an interior side of soft nubuck leather, it’s a luxurious belt for a great price.

Crafted in smooth black leather and featuring a statement buckle that’s a nod to the logomania trend, Loewe’s belt will be the centre of your look – and we’re here for it. Paired with an oversized knit French tucked into a pair of straight leg trousers, this belt will take your outfit from casual chic to fashion week.

Heritage belt brand Anderson’s has been in the business since 1966, giving them over 50 years experience in the field. This refined design is made using midnight blue leather would look great cinching the waist on a pair of white trousers paired with a light blue T-shirt. If you’re in the market for a more versatile colour, it comes in brown and black, too.