According to the NEW Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary, a Buckle is “a stiff fastening attached to one end of a belt, ribbon, strap, etc., the other end being threaded through it and secured by a hole over it is spiked tongue as and when required; a similar device in the form of an embellishment . . .”
Belt buckles are “hot” today, and may add style and fashion to any look. They have been in existence for a great deal of years, having started, basically, as a utilitarian device. However, today they are available in a immense array of designs, styles, and uses.
Hearts, flowers, butterflies, are most oftentimes integrated in and designed as ladies’ belt buckles. These may be found in bright enameled colors, sparkling rhinestones, and pastel colors. Belt buckles may be worn with a pair of jeans, or with slacks to coordinate an outfit and add galore fun, or even with a skirt as a bright accessory adding your own personal fashion style. Ladies’ belt buckles may be found in so some colors and designs that the choice to match or contrast with your outfit-of-the-moment-of-the-day is only fixed by your imagination.
All belt buckles that do not evidently and quintessentially fit into the “ladies’” category, are promoted for both men and women. Now that’s not to say that if you are a flower-loving man, you can’t wear a flower belt buckle . . . or a heart-loving man, that you can’t wear a heart belt buckle. Don’t get me wrong. You may wear whatsoever belt buckle you like. So there!
Specially designed western belt buckles appeal to cowboys or cowgirls. They include rodeo belt buckles or beautifully ornate silver belt buckles inlaid with turquoise, as well as bull or skull belt buckles. Some belt buckles represent occupations – closely all occupations have been displayed on a belt buckle, whether it be a trucker belt buckle, fireman belt buckle, plumber belt buckle . . . just choose the occupation you prize and it in all probability may be found.
Military belt buckles and American belt buckles are unfeigned emblems of patriotism, and may be worn with utmost pride and in modest honor. Words need not be spoken. Many American belt buckles include the USA flag or the eagle. Some speak of Freedom or Rights or Love for our country. But all American belt buckles portray devotion and deep gratitude for a country built and unified by and for the mutual goals of “the people.”
Biker belt buckles brag a life of their own – rough, tough, wild, death-defying, indestructible. Slogans such as “Live to Ride” or “Ride to Live” are proud, purpose-driven mottos inscribed on a heap of biker belt buckles. Bikers ride with wild abandonment, with an air of ownership of the roads. It’s hard to know what came first: the biker belt buckle or the biker attitude . . .! Bikers wear their biker belt buckles as an apparent adornment, yet with a casual nonchalance that belies their persnickety obsessive angst at finding the slightest scratch or ding or smudge on their “metal,” be it bike or buckle!
Cross, Christian, and religious belt buckles convey messages of faith, hope and love. Christian belt buckles are worn with bold conviction and fervid faith, supplying promises of peace and justice for all. Often Bible verses are inscribed on the backs of these cross belt buckles, worn close to the body as a “shield of faith.” Religious belt buckles are ofttimes worn to invite speech regarding the basic meaning of life.
Personalized, or basi belt buckles satisfy galore categories and purposes. These belt buckles make outstanding gifts and will have to be seriously considered for the person who seems “to have everything.” These distinguishable and ultra personal belt buckles are particular tokens of appreciation for wedding party members, or may be idealisti family reunion mementos, or great as Birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, graduations gifts, “I thought of you today” gifts, or plainly ‘just because’ gifts.
Not only may belt buckles be worn to accessorize by adding color and zing! to an outfit, they may also be worn to convey a message. Some belt buckles merely infer a message, through the choice of the design; others leave no doubt, their message emblazoned in graffiti or logo or image. Regardless, a message may be blatantly stated on a belt buckle – silently stated, but distinctly read or implied. These distinguishable belt buckles are oftentimes worn to express a passion, a doctrine . . . or even hopelessness.
Today you may find sports team belt buckles, business logo belt buckles, and may even order custom-made belt buckles according to your own wildest imagination and specifications and for your own intention or project. The future prospects or potentials are endless.
Belt buckles are very “hot” today, collectible always, and may become genuinely valuable tomorrow. In the meantime, there is not one thing better than a belt buckle belt to hold up your pants!
