Official Hermes Belt Thread

[Israeli_Flava]

Hermès size Waist circumference cm to in ... just measure your waist or where you want the belt to hit you... this info is on their website under the belt kits size guide link...
70cm - 27.5"
75cm - 29.5"
80cm - 31.5"
85cm - 33.5"
90cm - 35.4"
95cm - 37.4"
100cm - 39.4"
105cm - 41.3"
110cm - 43.3"
115cm - 45.3"
120cm - 47.2"

 

[sophieg]

I am hoping the widsom of TPF can help me with a small H belt-related conundrum.

My mom gave me her old 32 mm belt strap (standard black box/gold combination), but kept the buckle that came with it, which she is wearing with her new, longer belt strap. Now, why H sells you belt straps by themselves but no longer will sell buckles alone is another question.
But, here are my current questions:

- The strap is marked with a B in a square, it's from 1998 - since my mom bought a new strap at a boutique last year, the type of buckles currently sold should fit my older strap. Are there any types I need to be careful with? How about older ones? I seem to recall reading that older belt buckles had 2 holes

- Where can I get a reliably authentic buckle? I'm not that picky about type, and frankly almost like the Chaine d'Ancre more than than Constance, which seems to be most popular. I know there are a lot of fakes. Since I was in Paris when I received the belt, I walked over to Les Trois Marches de Catherine B, hoping to find what I needed there, but she basically shooed me out of the store when I asked if she had buckles. Is there something I don't know about?

Please help - I know the ultimate option is to buy a complete belt kit from H in different colors but they're a pain to get and my piggybank is recovering

 

[chaerimk]

I wonder if anyone here can help? I tried searching for the threads on this topic but still could find it.

Hope this is the right place to post it.

I'm planning to purchase a H belt and I just randomly looked on eBay 1st. I saw some H buckle which had engraved "made in France" and some just only engraved "HERMES". Does all authentic H buckle has to be engraved made in France and HERMES or is it ok just engraved "HERMES"?

THANKS!

To my knowledge of recent buying Hermes belt and have my other family member owning Hermes belt. The Made in France stamp is only recently in 2012 issues belt buckle. My sister have the buckle she bought in 2011 and it doesn't have the made in france stamp. but i see a lot of fake that have made in france stamp too. but the stamp seem to be stamped closer to each other or not at the right place. sorry, that all i know.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

I just bought a belt kit last week and they punched 3 holes for me so I can wear high waist too. But I tried it on today and its still too big!!! What should I do? Ask for another hole punched? Is that too many??

Punching THREE extra holes? Oh dear. At this point it almost seems like you needed a smaller sized strap to begin with. I think maybe get another smaller strap so u have one to wear with high waisted closthes and one for cas low waisted looks. Otherwise your strap end will be so long, it will peek out and look sloppy.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

I am hoping the widsom of TPF can help me with a small H belt-related conundrum.

My mom gave me her old 32 mm belt strap (standard black box/gold combination), but kept the buckle that came with it, which she is wearing with her new, longer belt strap. Now, why H sells you belt straps by themselves but no longer will sell buckles alone is another question.
But, here are my current questions:

- The strap is marked with a B in a square, it's from 1998 - since my mom bought a new strap at a boutique last year, the type of buckles currently sold should fit my older strap. Are there any types I need to be careful with? How about older ones? I seem to recall reading that older belt buckles had 2 holes

- Where can I get a reliably authentic buckle? I'm not that picky about type, and frankly almost like the Chaine d'Ancre more than than Constance, which seems to be most popular. I know there are a lot of fakes. Since I was in Paris when I received the belt, I walked over to Les Trois Marches de Catherine B, hoping to find what I needed there, but she basically shooed me out of the store when I asked if she had buckles. Is there something I don't know about?

Please help - I know the ultimate option is to buy a complete belt kit from H in different colors but they're a pain to get and my piggybank is recovering

H will not sell a buckle without a strap anymore bc people were buying the buckle and attaching a non-H leather strap to it.

A 32mm strap is a standard size. There are buckles that match the 32mm strap, that is what you need to ask for bc they obviously come in bigger and smaller sizes. Make sure you specify what size strap you have. I have a few but I don't know the exact measurements of the buckle off hand.

I have seen H buckles for sale on Malleries website (at a mark up) and those are probaby the only ones I would consider buying if I were in your situation. Never EBay. HTH!

 

[oford]

Hi, I am new to hermes and I just purchased my first belt kit at Hermes toronto. However, I am looking to purchase two more for my family as gifts, but it seems they are sooo rare?! Looks like i'm lucky to just walk in and got what I want. I had called several boutiques in Canada with no luck. Can anyone please advise where I can get them?

thanks!!!!!

 

[ceci]

Hi, I am new to hermes and I just purchased my first belt kit at Hermes toronto. However, I am looking to purchase two more for my family as gifts, but it seems they are sooo rare?! Looks like i'm lucky to just walk in and got what I want. I had called several boutiques in Canada with no luck. Can anyone please advise where I can get them?

thanks!!!!!

You are lucky! Try online Canadian H shopping website

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Hi, I am new to hermes and I just purchased my first belt kit at Hermes toronto. However, I am looking to purchase two more for my family as gifts, but it seems they are sooo rare?! Looks like i'm lucky to just walk in and got what I want. I had called several boutiques in Canada with no luck. Can anyone please advise where I can get them?

thanks!!!!!

Your options are the boutique, H.com and reseller. But I think you know that. Well, you can write a letter to Santa Clause too Yes, they are hard to come by so you are lucky when you find one at the boutique when u are looking for it. Most ppl are on wait lists for the one they want... H.com in the US usualy has a slew of belts offered every once in a while but they go fast.

 

[thewave1969]

Hi, is anyone familiar with the retired Stampede buckle? If yes, how long ago was this retired? Thank you

 

[oford]

You are lucky! Try online Canadian H shopping website

I did! no more belt kits that i'm looking for...=(

 

[ceci]

I did! no more belt kits that i'm looking for...=(

Check often. The stock are different all the time. Good luck!

 

[sophieg]

H will not sell a buckle without a strap anymore bc people were buying the buckle and attaching a non-H leather strap to it.

A 32mm strap is a standard size. There are buckles that match the 32mm strap, that is what you need to ask for bc they obviously come in bigger and smaller sizes. Make sure you specify what size strap you have. I have a few but I don't know the exact measurements of the buckle off hand.

I have seen H buckles for sale on Malleries website (at a mark up) and those are probaby the only ones I would consider buying if I were in your situation. Never EBay. HTH!

Thanks, Flava - it helps a lot!

 

[macw613]

To my knowledge of recent buying Hermes belt and have my other family member owning Hermes belt. The Made in France stamp is only recently in 2012 issues belt buckle. My sister have the buckle she bought in 2011 and it doesn't have the made in france stamp. but i see a lot of fake that have made in france stamp too. but the stamp seem to be stamped closer to each other or not at the right place. sorry, that all i know.

I've been learning things by myself over the past few days about authentic Hermes belts and this is something that got me so confused. It's been driving me crazy. So for sure:

2012 - yes 'MADE IN FRANCE' on back of buckle

2011 - no 'MADE IN FRANCE" on back of buckle

In particular I've just been interested in buying the 32mm brushed or polished.

Can anyone else confirm this 'MADE IN FRANCE' dilema? Lol thanks!

 

[xsunnyd]

Hi guys!

I have a question for all you belt experts! The belt I'm looking at says that it fits a waist size of 32-36". Now my waist size is 25", but I mainly wear my belts on my hips anyways. (Those low rise jeans, you know!)

My hips are ~35", perhaps 0.5-1" less. Do you think it would fit me properly? Or would it be too short/snug?
I believe the belt is a 32mm and then it says something about 95cm.

If any of you ladies (or men!) could be of assistance in helping me figure this out, that would be fabulous.

 

[mvp4]

Hey everyone, this is something that has been driving me crazy recently and I'm hoping some of you can help me out!

So I've been looking around online & locally for an Hermes strap & buckle (belt kit). All sold out in my area and it's my only way of getting one in time for a birthday. I'm looking to purchase one with the standard 32mm polished H buckle.

However, I've noticed from looking at a few sellers' online (not only eBay) that some buckles have 'MADE IN FRANCE' on the back, while others do not.

Did they only start adding 'MADE IN FRANCE' to the back of the buckle in 2012? But had it blank in 2011 & earlier? (I saw a user on TPF mention this in another thread however I don't know if this is correct)

Any help that pertains to this detail (or not) on the back of the buckle is much appreciated! (Particularly, just the standard H ones, brushed/polished 32mm). It's been on my mind the past several days and after quite a bit of research, I've decided to come here for help.

Thanks in advance!

 

[*MJ*]

Hi guys!

I have a question for all you belt experts! The belt I'm looking at says that it fits a waist size of 32-36". Now my waist size is 25", but I mainly wear my belts on my hips anyways. (Those low rise jeans, you know!)

My hips are ~35", perhaps 0.5-1" less. Do you think it would fit me properly? Or would it be too short/snug?
I believe the belt is a 32mm and then it says something about 95cm.

If any of you ladies (or men!) could be of assistance in helping me figure this out, that would be fabulous.

I think a 95cm belt would be way too big for you. My waist is 28.5 and I take an 85. I think you could do a 70 or 75.