With her vintage inspired belts, Chicago native Karen Zambos has given women a unique way to accentuate almost any outfit. The Elegantly Waisted by Karen Zambos Nyx Belt will add an antique flair to a mini dress or draped tunic.  The elastic belt features 1.5” long antiqued brass plated overlapping rounds that secure with a hook and eye closure. Buy in Small, Medium, or Large through ShopBop for $64. 

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Add some shimmer and sparkle to any dress or top with the Monroe Belt by Elegantly Waisted. This stylish belt features multiple connecting rhinestones paired with a grosgrain ribbon. Its ribbon tie closure is 5/8” wide and adjustable. Belts by Elegantly Waisted have been spotted on Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay Lohan, and Nicole Richie. Buy the Monroe Belt in gray or black for $44.

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Add some pizzazz to your attire by sporting the handcrafted Sachin + Babi San Sebastian Belt. This soft belt made from braided silk will have you looking stylish without the bulk of a traditional belt. It features three crocheted panels consisting of turquoise stones and beads that connect to a thick blue-gray braided silk cord.  Fringe ends complete the 44” long San Sebastian Belt. Buy through Shopbop for $160.

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In 2000, after a three year internship with Hermès at their Paris headquarters, clothing and accessories designer Michelle Smith launched the Milly brand. Smith introduced her first jewelry collection on the runways in September of 2009. The Milly jewelry line features a mix of luxurious materials including 18 karat gold plating, lucite, crystal, and enamel. Smith’s collections offer unique designs for women worldwide consisting of dresses, jackets, pants, accessories, and jewelry.

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Fiona Paxton’s eponymous line fuses Indian embroidery with the street culture of her native East London. Prior to launching her collection, she spent 15 years designing prints and embroideries for fashion houses such as Chloé and Moschino. Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, and Hilary Duff have been seen wearing Fiona Paxton’s long, draped necklaces.

The versatility of the lavish Iris Necklace brings this piece to another level of jewelry design. Not only is this necklace reversible, but it can also be worn as a trendy belt. The Iris Necklace features a thick dark blue leather strap peppered with golden studs on one end while the reversible side is bare.  Its leather strap is connected to a triangular cut-out wooden panel with a double-buckle closure. This necklace finishes with a bang by using three-tiered chains in gold. The Iris Necklace/Belt is 1.5″ wide and 36″ long. Buy for $400.

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In 2006, Deepa Gurnani was launched by husband and wife team Deepa Gurnani and Jay Lakhani. This line features glamorous jeweled belts, scarves, handbags, and hair accessories. Each Deepa Gurnani piece is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen using the finest quality crystals and fabrics.  Their pieces are sold at various boutiques across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

The handcrafted Beaded Skinny Belt is embellished with sequins on its jet black print fabric backing. Clear crystal beads dangle from the double tie closure providing a luminous effect. This belt is 1.75″ wide and 28″ long with 12″ ties, and comes with a leather storage pouch. The Beaded Skinny Belt is sure to add a touch of class to any evening dress. Buy through Shopbop for $110.

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Twenty-four years ago, when designer Suzi Roher created a small collection of distinctive handmade belts the response was overwhelmingly positive. This encouraged Roher to expand her line, and shortly thereafter she was designing 3 collections a year. Roher’s belts are innovative, versatile, and range in numerous colors and fabrics.  Her collections can be found at prestigious shops throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

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Chainmail is designed from small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh look. It was used during the pre-Roman era as armor to reduce the chances of being wounded. Today we see chainmail used to create ornaments and jewelry. One particular designer, Elaine Unzicker, creates beautifully intricate jewelry and accessories from chainmail. Unzicker, who resides in California, studied sculpture in graduate school where she developed a way to cast various parts of plants into bronze, silver, and brass. She now uses this experience to create uniquely designed purses, vests, and jewelry. 

Unzicker’s Long Chainmail Scarf is a fun and interchangeable design.  It can be worn as a scarf/necklace that elegantly wraps around the neck or as a sleek fashionable belt.  It’s handmade from chainmail links that contain four grey freshwater pearls on each end. This staliness steel Chainmail Scarf measures 46” long and 1 ¼” wide. Buy through Best American Arts for $159 and use coupon code jewelry09 to save 10%!

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