gaze belt / shell
For years, I've been searching for the right belt ~ something with character but still refined enough for everyday wear. Being a bag maker, I thought about creating it myself, but belts are a different territory. The leather I use comes from the shoulder section of the hide, which is actually smaller than what's typically used for belts. It's still excellent leather, just means working within tighter constraints to get the full size range I wanted.
The custom brass buckle is shaped like an eye ~ representing the careful attention that goes into every cut and stitch, and that moment of connection when someone notices those details that make this work distinctive. Made from the same Australian bovine leather as our bags, crafted through our network of Victorian makers, and finished here in my Brunswick atelier.
Months of development led to this ~ longer than expected, but that's what creating something from scratch actually takes.
In Shell, this belt brings sophisticated simplicity to your wardrobe. It's that perfect timeless neutral that works beautifully with linens, whites, and natural tones ~ the kind of colour you probably don't have in your belt collection but will wonder how you lived without.
~ Custom-designed eye buckle in brass
~ Australian bovine leather sourced from Queensland
~ 27mm belt width
~ Collaborative making: cut in Reservoir, stitched in Ballarat, finished in my Brunswick atelier
~ Wide size range: XS-XXL
~ Made-to-batch delivery: Early December 2025
~ Orders close: Midnight AEST 4th November 2025
This is a pre-order for our first batch of the Gaze Belt. We'll make exactly what gets ordered, but if we don't hit 60 orders, I'll make up the difference with colours and sizes I think you'll love.
To guarantee you get your preferred colour and size, you'll need to pre-order.
Production starts 25th August, delivery expected end of September.
Once dispatched, see delivery rates, timeframes and returns information here.
XS: 90.5cm total length (67-82cm range, 74.5cm middle hole)
S: 98cm total length (74.5-89.5cm range, 82cm middle hole)
M: 105.5cm total length (82-97cm range, 89.5cm middle hole)
L: 113cm total length (89.5-104.5cm range, 97cm middle hole)
XL: 120.5cm total length (97-112cm range, 104.5cm middle hole)
XXL: 128cm total length (104.5-119.5cm range, 112cm middle hole)
If you have a belt that fits well: Measure from the buckle to the hole you actually use. Match that number to our middle hole measurements so you have room to adjust as your body changes.
If you don't: Put on the clothes you'd wear with this belt. Measure around your waist or hips (wherever you plan to wear it) and match that measurement to the middle hole.
Worth knowing: Waist and hip measurements can differ by quite a bit depending on your shape. Think about where you'll wear the belt and whether you want the versatility to style it both ways. Leather stretches about 2.5cm over time, so aim for the middle hole when new.
Ordering this as a gift? Let us know any personal messages you'd like us to handwrite in the checkout notes. We love adding that personal touch.
The Gaze Belt is made from our Australian bovine leather ~ it's durable and ages beautifully with proper care. Keep it conditioned with beeswax or leather balm occasionally, and always test any new care products on a hidden spot first. Read more detailed leather care information here.
Your belt travels through our Victorian maker network: cut in Reservoir, stitched in Ballarat, and finished in my Brunswick atelier.
We're glad you asked ~ it takes skilled hands across three locations to bring this piece to life. Learn more about the people behind our work here.
All simétrie pieces come with complimentary repairs and a lifetime warranty. We stand behind our work ~ if something goes wrong that shouldn't have, we'll fix it. Learn more about how this works.