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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"
 
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Thanks for the link! Let me revise my earlier comparison and explain...

When I purchased a reversible calf leather 35mm LV belt for my DH - it was around $650. At the time, a reversible swift/epsom 32mm H belt - was less than $750. Comparing the two directly... I found them comparable.

Both LV & Hermes carry a range of belts of varying durability (often reflected in the price, imo). So, while LV offers belts in canvas (and webbing)... Hermes offers belts in silk for men ("Capri"), too.

imo, comparing apples to apples (the LV Boston to the H belt) - the belts are comparable. On the other hand - if you're comparing the belt in your link (40mm LV Initials Damier belt for $470) to the 42mm H belt (around $1,010) - the price difference is quite substantial. Also, this LV belt is composed of canvas w/nubuck lining, while an H belt composed of swift/epsom is calf on both sides.

Because these two belts are composed of different materials, they will wear differently. Depending on how easy you generally are on belts, the LV belt may wear beautifully. It's up to you, how you'd compare them. If the H buckle is important, than no LV belt will suffice. Regardless of the price difference.

On the other hand, I've been trying to convince my DH to try an Hermes belt (w/a Domino buckle, since neither of us are fans of the H/Constance buckle), but he really likes the quality of his LV Boston (35mm glazed)... and honestly, the width options w/H are not ideal (32 is too small; 40 too big). Oh well.

Will either belt last forever? No. They'll both need to be replaced eventually - depending on how much visible wear you can bear. And even if you just replace the strap (and not the buckle) to a 40mm H belt - it will still be more expensive than just replacing the 40mm LV Initials belt.

Sorry for the long post. I hope it helps. Good luck with your decision! :smile1:

yHermes said:
are you familiar with this one?

http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#...s-Damier-Graphite-Belt-DAMIER-GRAPHITE-M9808T
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#1,427
oh, thanks. Anyone know which H belt this is?

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Where I live, the H belt is not common. When I do see it, it's typically worn like the pic above - with the buckle prominent - on a young man. <shrug>

What I think is: "We all spend on our money on something." (The H belt is not for me personally, but I don't judge others for chosing it for themselves. Age is irrelevant, since I don't think it's unreasonble for a young person to have an H belt.)

What do you think people think, when they see a 21 y/o guy wearing an H belt?

yHermes said:
What would your initial thoughts be if you saw a guy around 21 y/o wearing an H belt?
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yHermes said:
Some people may think its fake. Others may not even know what it is. I dont think the Hermes or the "H" is as mainstream as the LV pattern or Gucci
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Stop worrying so much about what others think. Not to be rude but your asking these questions and Hermes is in your user name. Buy what YOU like thats it. Clothes and fashion are an expression of YOU not what you want others to think/believe you are. Im 24, black, and have 2 Hermes belts (soon to be 3), 2 louis, 1 gucci, and 1 YSL. The YSL belt is a thin leopard print belt. Some might think its fake. Some might think im gay. Some might think im a drug dealer. I dont care. I wear what i like and how i like it. Thats it. If i came off as a bit rude i apologize. I just get annoyed when i see people askin the opinion of what your wearing. It shouldnt matter especially the opinions of people who arent close to you in real life.
 
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jimihendrix1117 said:
Stop worrying so much about what others think. Not to be rude but your asking these questions and Hermes is in your user name. Buy what YOU like thats it. Clothes and fashion are an expression of YOU not what you want others to think/believe you are. Im 24, black, and have 2 Hermes belts (soon to be 3), 2 louis, 1 gucci, and 1 YSL. The YSL belt is a thin leopard print belt. Some might think its fake. Some might think im gay. Some might think im a drug dealer. I dont care. I wear what i like and how i like it. Thats it. If i came off as a bit rude i apologize. I just get annoyed when i see people askin the opinion of what your wearing. It shouldnt matter especially the opinions of people who arent close to you in real life.
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Hear hear :tup::tup::tup:
You shouldn't give a stuff about others' views.
Each and every one of us jump to conclusions, it's human nature - not nice agreed but it is, but ultimately it's what/how you feel that's important.
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Ive come to the conclusion that if you have to ask others their opinion about a piece of clothing your thinking of buyin then you probably shouldnt buy it. If we were to all say that people who wear Hermes belts are trying too hard, faking a lifestyle, jackasses, egocentric, stuck up, etc... and that sways your opinion then you never REALLY liked it in the first place. The mens style forums and such BASH Hermes belt wearers. I was actually reading opinions while doing research and hardly saw any good comments about how others perceive Hermes belt wearers. I didnt let thats sway me one bit. Most people who see me walking down the street or out and about dont know me from adam, so why would i care in the least what i think they may be thinking about me and the clothes that i wear?
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jimihendrix1117 said:
Ive come to the conclusion that if you have to ask others their opinion about a piece of clothing your thinking of buyin then you probably shouldnt buy it. If we were to all say that people who wear Hermes belts are trying too hard, faking a lifestyle, jackasses, egocentric, stuck up, etc... and that sways your opinion then you never REALLY liked it in the first place. The mens style forums and such BASH Hermes belt wearers. I was actually reading opinions while doing research and hardly saw any good comments about how others perceive Hermes belt wearers. I didnt let thats sway me one bit. Most people who see me walking down the street or out and about dont know me from adam, so why would i care in the least what i think they may be thinking about me and the clothes that i wear?
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Really ??? Wow, how sad.
That would make me do it/wear it all the more, raspberries to 'em, well an' truly :blah::blah:
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Hi ladies (and gents), I was wondering if you can recommend a website at which I can get my Hermes belt authenticated. I bought mine off ebay and it looks to be an older version of the Constance belt. The "authentic this" thread at the hermes sub-forum no longer authenticates belts so I thought I would try to find more information here.

Thank you all in advance!
 
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e2013 said:
Hi ladies (and gents), I was wondering if you can recommend a website at which I can get my Hermes belt authenticated. I bought mine off ebay and it looks to be an older version of the Constance belt. The "authentic this" thread at the hermes sub-forum no longer authenticates belts so I thought I would try to find more information here.

Thank you all in advance!
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You'll hard pressed to find a website that will authenticate your belt. Maybe an Hermes boutique can, but im not 100% sure. Rule of thumb for future reference...NEVER buy designer items off of ebay unless you already have an item from that designer that you know for a fact is 100% authentic, so you can compare it to. My personal rule is NEVER buy designer from ebay period, but people will do what they want.
 
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