Le 31
Raw-Leather-Edge Belt
The Raw-Leather-Edge Belt by Le 31 from Simons is a genuine leather belt with a 35 mm width and an oval antique brass metal buckle and keeper. It features an exposed raw edge and stitched detailing along the strap, serving as a functional accessory for securing pants. The belt's total length matches the labeled size; Simons recommends selecting a belt two inches larger than your pants size for an optimal fit.
- Material
- Genuine leather with metal buckle
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Color
Size
Specifications
Genuine leather belt with rounded metal buckle and raw leather edge.
Genuine leather, rounded metal buckle, 35 mm width.
- Material
- Genuine leather with metal buckle
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather
- rounded metal buckle
- 35 mm width
- raw leather edge
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Raw-Leather-Edge Belt offers a 35 mm wide genuine leather belt that evolves with wear: the raw edge burnishes smooth, darkens with moisture, and molds to the wearer's hips over 2-3 weeks, reducing waist gap, while the light brown develops a honey-to-sienna patina or black shifts to a silvery semi-gloss. The rounded designer buckle sets it apart from generic hardware, and the belt fits jeans and dress trousers alike. At $99 CAD, it promises value comparable to $130–$150 belts. The main tradeoff: to prevent brittleness and build patina, beeswax conditioning every 3-6 months is required, and the belt can be shortened by a cobbler from the tail end, keeping the raw edge consistent.
Verified claims
- Patina
- Light Brown develops a honey-to-sienna gradient; Black shifts to a silvery semi-gloss patina.
- Edge evolution
- Raw edge burnishes smooth, forms a soft buckle roll, and darkens when wet.
- Body heat molding
- Leather molds to hips under body heat, reducing waist gap after 2-3 weeks.
- Break-in
- Belt conforms to hips over 2-3 weeks and buckle fold develops a permanent soft roll.
- Raw edge
- Raw edge burnishes to a smooth dark border, gradually darkens, and develops faint rippling from moisture.
- Maintenance
- Apply beeswax conditioner every 3-6 months to prevent brittleness and build patina.
- Value
- $99 CAD delivers a raw-edge, 35 mm belt with designer buckle and Canadian design, equaling $130–$150 belts.
- Longevity
- Raw edge enables faster break-in, shortening, and patina development with simple beeswax care.
- Buckle design
- Rounded buckle departs from generic flat-rectangle hardware.
- Width
- 35 mm width fits both jeans and dress trousers, replacing two belts.
- Leather grade
- This genuine leather belt's raw edge indicates a higher hide quality than the label suggests.
- Wear behavior
- Over weeks of wear, the raw edge compresses and molds to the wearer's body.
- Adjustability
- A cobbler can shorten this belt from the tail end; the cut edge remains raw.
- Conditioning
- Conditioning every 3–6 months prevents brittleness and deepens the raw edge's color.
- Fit customization
- A cobbler can shorten the belt from the tail end; the raw edge stays consistent.
- Moisture
- The raw edge darkens and swells when wet but dries naturally without compromising structure.
- Color evolution
- Patina evolves uniquely per variant: honey-to-sienna for Light Brown, silvery semi-gloss for Black.
Product record
- Title
- Raw-Leather-Edge Belt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Coiled black leather belt with visible oval antiqued brass buckle, rectangular brass keeper, stitched edges and raw lighter edge showing. Three buckle holes visible on top layer and textured leather grain across the strap.
- Overall shapeBelt is shown coiled in a flat spiral with the buckle and strap end resting on top of the coil, presenting the front face of the strap and buckle.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.84 · h 0.34 (high) - Buckle styleOval single-prong metal buckle with an antiqued brass finish, prong inserted through the top visible hole.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - KeeperRectangular fixed metal keeper in the same antiqued brass finish positioned to the right of the buckle.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Strap materialBlack textured leather strap with visible grain and faint irregular surface pattern; strap shows slight sheen on raised grain.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.80 · h 0.26 (high) - Raw edgeExposed raw edge along both sides of the strap that appears lighter grey compared with the black top surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - StitchingSingle line of black stitching running close to the strap edges visible along the top layer of the belt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Buckle holesAt least three round buckle holes visible on the top strap layer, one of which is occupied by the prong.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Strap tipStrap end visible on the right with a squared rounded tip and a separate small dark loop to hold the tail.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.52 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio photograph with neutral light gray background, soft shadow below the belt, centered composition showing front-facing detail of buckle area.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background with a soft diffuse shadow below the belt indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionLow-angle front view focused on the buckle and top coil of the belt, leaving negative space above the product.
- Image qualitySharp focus on belt details with even lighting and minimal glare; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
black· strap top surface#221D1Cantique brass· buckle and keeper#6A6563light grey· strap raw edge#9B9B9C- Overall shapeBelt is shown coiled in a flat spiral with the buckle and strap end resting on top of the coil, presenting the front face of the strap and buckle.