Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ?

Prada's Meadow · Oct 16th, 2006, 09:27 AM

The accessory you'll need to tighten your belt for

16th October 2006 (U.K)

First we had the £800 handbag. Now another highly priced accessory is poised to hit the shops.

In a bid to loosen the purse strings of the rich, famous - and those with more money than sense, a belt costing £20,000 goes on sale today.

It features an 18-carat gold buckle and includes 70 gold pyramid studs on a leather base and is made by fashion label Money.

azia · Oct 16th, 2006, 09:35 AM

I say I wouldn't but if I had the money, anything is possible! I guess to some people belts are more important than bags and certainly paying $20,000 isn't an issue to some if the perfect Hermes came up.

chloehandbags · Oct 16th, 2006, 09:51 AM

If I was in the market for a piece of fine jewellery, of around that value and instead, I found a gorgeous belt with a gold, gemstone embellished buckle - perhaps.

But, I can't say I would for that belt, as I don't particularly like it...

If it was only the buckle that was made from gold, not only could it be more of a feature, but when the leather of the belt started wearing out, or you tired of its colour, it would be easier to replace the leather.

theglamorous · Oct 16th, 2006, 09:52 AM

I dont think i would pay 20.000 for a belt.

kmccrea · Oct 16th, 2006, 10:19 AM

Aside from the fact, I have no money and a lot sense I would never pay 20,000 GP or even an equivent sum of USD for that! Heck, I would not pay $US20,000 for for that chunk of gaudy!
I like my accessories understated and to focus the attention on ME. Besides, I have better uses for gold.
Kate

annemerrick · Oct 16th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Not 20,000 but my Dh paid $1000 once by mistake for a belt!!! He went shopping, and he NEVER looks at prices...he just assumes that from where he goes...things will be in a certain price range. He saw a nice belt that he likes, bought it, had it cut to size, and proudly wore it home! Later when I was looking at all the reciepts, I asked him what he had bought for $1000, at this particular shop. He told me that the only thing he got was this leather belt....well...turned out it was crocodile...and very overpriced!! He almost died!! Anytime he brings up my shopping...I just point at his waist, and the belt he will be wearing for the rest of his life!!!

sonya · Oct 16th, 2006, 11:17 AM

Not for that belt ... but I love jeweled belts, especially those that can be converted into necklaces. Those can be quite pricey.... Similar to what cholehandbags said....

Jadore · Oct 16th, 2006, 11:23 AM

that belt is a guady mess, I dislike yellow gold,not my cup of tea =D

Danica · Oct 16th, 2006, 11:29 AM

nope, not for a belt.

chloehandbags · Oct 16th, 2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annemerrick

Not 20,000 but my Dh paid $1000 once by mistake for a belt!!! He went shopping, and he NEVER looks at prices...he just assumes that from where he goes...things will be in a certain price range. He saw a nice belt that he likes, bought it, had it cut to size, and proudly wore it home! Later when I was looking at all the reciepts, I asked him what he had bought for $1000, at this particular shop. He told me that the only thing he got was this leather belt....well...turned out it was crocodile...and very overpriced!! He almost died!! Anytime he brings up my shopping...I just point at his waist, and the belt he will be wearing for the rest of his life!!!

Whoops!

That ought to teach him that shopping's a serious matter and that you need to concentrate!

I hope he really likes his forever belt!

Cowgirl · Oct 16th, 2006, 12:07 PM

That belt looks like it would weigh a tonne. Which is really stupid considering belts are supposed to help keeps yer pants UP?? Besides, it's ugly.

More $$ than sense? In that case I am sure it'll show up on many celebs.

missbabydolce · Oct 16th, 2006, 06:09 PM

i would pay 20k for a belt

but not that belt

ValleyO · Oct 16th, 2006, 08:17 PM

ew! For the tacky nouveau riche punk

lv-lover · Oct 16th, 2006, 08:25 PM

not for that belt...it's hideous!

ArmCandyLuvr · Oct 16th, 2006, 08:34 PM

No $20,000 belts for me. I balked at the idea of plunking down $20 for a belt even though I desperately needed one. Nobody ever sees my belt, so what's the point of spending big bucks on it?

Oct 16th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#1
Prada's Meadow Global Moderator Location: New York New York	Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? The accessory you'll need to tighten your belt for 16th October 2006 (U.K) First we had the £800 handbag. Now another highly priced accessory is poised to hit the shops. In a bid to loosen the purse strings of the rich, famous - and those with more money than sense, a belt costing £20,000 goes on sale today. It features an 18-carat gold buckle and includes 70 gold pyramid studs on a leather base and is made by fashion label Money. __________________

Oct 16th, 2006, 09:35 AM	#2
azia Member Location: Toronto	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? I say I wouldn't but if I had the money, anything is possible! I guess to some people belts are more important than bags and certainly paying $20,000 isn't an issue to some if the perfect Hermes came up.

Oct 16th, 2006, 09:51 AM	#3
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Location: Hertfordshire, UK.	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? If I was in the market for a piece of fine jewellery, of around that value and instead, I found a gorgeous belt with a gold, gemstone embellished buckle - perhaps. But, I can't say I would for that belt, as I don't particularly like it... If it was only the buckle that was made from gold, not only could it be more of a feature, but when the leather of the belt started wearing out, or you tired of its colour, it would be easier to replace the leather. __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Oct 16th, 2006 at 09:57 AM.

Oct 16th, 2006, 09:52 AM	#4
theglamorous Member	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? I dont think i would pay 20.000 for a belt.

Oct 16th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#5
kmccrea Designer At Large Location: Phoenix, AZ	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? Aside from the fact, I have no money and a lot sense I would never pay 20,000 GP or even an equivent sum of USD for that! Heck, I would not pay $US20,000 for for that chunk of gaudy! I like my accessories understated and to focus the attention on ME. Besides, I have better uses for gold. Kate __________________ Katherine McCrea Black Cat Originals Will Bring Your Fashion Vision To Life!

Oct 16th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#6
annemerrick Member Location: Back in Dallas	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? Not 20,000 but my Dh paid $1000 once by mistake for a belt!!! He went shopping, and he NEVER looks at prices...he just assumes that from where he goes...things will be in a certain price range. He saw a nice belt that he likes, bought it, had it cut to size, and proudly wore it home! Later when I was looking at all the reciepts, I asked him what he had bought for $1000, at this particular shop. He told me that the only thing he got was this leather belt....well...turned out it was crocodile...and very overpriced!! He almost died!! Anytime he brings up my shopping...I just point at his waist, and the belt he will be wearing for the rest of his life!!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Oct 16th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#7
sonya Member	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? Not for that belt ... but I love jeweled belts, especially those that can be converted into necklaces. Those can be quite pricey.... Similar to what cholehandbags said....

Oct 16th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#8
Jadore Content! Location: nyc	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? that belt is a guady mess, I dislike yellow gold,not my cup of tea =D

Oct 16th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#9
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? nope, not for a belt.

Oct 16th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#11
Cowgirl Member Location: new to jersey	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? That belt looks like it would weigh a tonne. Which is really stupid considering belts are supposed to help keeps yer pants UP?? Besides, it's ugly. More $$ than sense? In that case I am sure it'll show up on many celebs. __________________ Moved on...

Oct 16th, 2006, 06:09 PM	#12
missbabydolce H/O Hermes is calling Location: Las Colinas (irving), Texas	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? i would pay 20k for a belt but not that belt

Oct 16th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#13
ValleyO Member Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? ew! For the tacky nouveau riche punk

Oct 16th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#14
lv-lover Member	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? not for that belt...it's hideous! __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Oct 16th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#15
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Location: WI, USA	Re: Would You Pay $20,000 For A Belt ? No $20,000 belts for me. I balked at the idea of plunking down $20 for a belt even though I desperately needed one. Nobody ever sees my belt, so what's the point of spending big bucks on it? __________________ I reached my goal of losing 225 pounds! Thank you, tPF! Thank you, Richard! My Wishlist: [ ] Dior Holiday 2008 Palette [ ] Chanel Exclusive Nail Color Trio [X] Louis Vuitton Inclusion Ring in Pomme D'Amour-Got it! Thank you, DBF! [X] Coach 3x5 Leather Agenda in Gold-Got it! DBF strikes again! [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Blue Topaz [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Peridot [ ] MacBook Air Can't seem to stay on my shopping ban!