On Style: What A Difference A Belt Makes

Recently I’ve been seeing more of Simon Porte Jacquemus, owing to his recent openings in NYC and Los Angeles. Jacquemus (the man and the brand) is a real thrill to follow.

I don’t own any of the clothes, but I love the whimsy of their marketing - very fun, unorthodox, and playful.

Based on the continued and growing success of the brand, I’m not the only one responding to their messaging.

Simon is not only an absolute unit but the guy knows how to dress. He might be one of the most stylish men in the world? And the guy knows how to work a belt:

His cool pop of yellow (let’s hear it for color) is a reminder that a belt can do a lot for you.

Here are some of my favorites:

Anderson

Anderson is an Italian belt maker. Most of the styles are classic-leaning, but I’ve got one of their elastic woven belts, similar to Simon’s, in navy. If you’re looking for that style but in a riot of colors, look no further than: