Massdrop x The British Belt Co. Vero Leather Belt

Our third collaboration with The British Belt Company, the Vero belt is made by hand in Rutland, England, using full-grain Italian leather from Tuscany’s renowned Tannery La Perla Azzurra. The vegetable-tanned leather is dyed all the way through for excellent depth of color, and over time will develop a patina that reflects your use. The oil from your hands, the days you spend in the sun, the places the leather bends as it’s worn: All of these will contribute to the patina and make your belt truly your own. With a versatile width of 3.5 centimeters, this belt works well with jeans, chinos, and other pants.

With every detail carefully chosen to improve its durability, this belt is bound to outlast most items in your closet. The result of a precise skiving process, the leather’s 4-millimeter thickness makes it tough and substantial, without the uncomfortable rigidity and longer break-in period that comes with thicker belts. Plus, in keeping with The British Belt Company’s long tradition of craftsmanship, it’s hand-stitched onto the belt, rather than glued, snapped, or screwed. All the components work together to create a balanced aesthetic, with the buckle width complementing the belt width and the curved buckle tongue mirroring the natural curve of the leather.

The British Belt Company has been producing leather goods since 1946, using centuries-old leather-working techniques to bring out the most in each piece. Its products have been featured on the pages of GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, and Drapers, as well as countless blogs and forum reviews. The company has also made private-label belts for some of the most storied brands out of Northampton, England: a major center of shoemaking and other leather industries.