42 Uses of the Buckle

From Bathing Suits to Strappy Sandals

Buckles are usually associated with belts, but there are actually many uses of the buckle. Creative ways to incorporate buckles into fashion range from shoes to bags.

It seems like the more the better! No longer just a securing mechanism, buckles are becoming a way to easily add chic detail to an accessory. Uses of the buckle run from the traditional belt to an add-on to a bag, making it much more appealing to those desiring more intricacy in their designs. It's clear that what was once just a functional tool is now a fashion staple.

Take a look through these many uses of the buckle and you may just be inspired to add it to your next outfit with something other than a belt.

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3.5 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 58%
Activity 39%
Freshness 8%
Brilliantly Bold Buckles
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Brilliantly Bold Buckles
Buckle-Ridden Heels
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Buckle-Ridden Heels
Exotic Car Belt Buckles
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Exotic Car Belt Buckles
Invisible Belt Buckles
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Invisible Belt Buckles
Strap-Happy Shoes
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Strap-Happy Shoes
Customizable Belts
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Customizable Belts
BB Gun Belts
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BB Gun Belts
Bookworm Belt Buckles
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Bookworm Belt Buckles
Wooden Block Wedges
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Wooden Block Wedges
Recycled Road Accessories
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Recycled Road Accessories
Straptastic Sandals
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Straptastic Sandals
Mega Buckle Shoes
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Mega Buckle Shoes
Belt Buckle Boots
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Belt Buckle Boots
Video Game Controller Belts
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Video Game Controller Belts
70s-Inspired Footwear
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70s-Inspired Footwear
Classy Hiking Shoes
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Classy Hiking Shoes
Buckled Desert Boots
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Buckled Desert Boots
Wedge Buckle Boots
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Wedge Buckle Boots
Buckless Belts
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Art & Design
Buckless Belts
Cassette Belt Buckles
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Cassette Belt Buckles
Cargo Combat Boots
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Cargo Combat Boots
Haute Footwear
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Haute Footwear
All Season Galoshes
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All Season Galoshes
Gilded Zoo Buckles
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Gilded Zoo Buckles
Bright Recyclable Belts
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Bright Recyclable Belts
QR Code Belt Buckles
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Boot/Clog Hybrids
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Boot/Clog Hybrids
Intense Fluorescent Bags
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Intense Fluorescent Bags
Frankenstein Footwear
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Frankenstein Footwear
Ultra-Treaded Platforms
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Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Belt Buckle Boots
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Fashion
Belt Buckle Boots
Fashionable Storage Belt Buckles
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Fashionable Storage Belt Buckles
Single-Shoulder Backpacks
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Luxury
Single-Shoulder Backpacks
Buckling Bathing Suits
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Buckling Bathing Suits
Jungle Girl Fashion Styles
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Jungle Girl Fashion Styles
Alcohol Belt Carriers
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Lifestyle
Alcohol Belt Carriers
Straitjacket Buckle Boots
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Fashion
Straitjacket Buckle Boots
Lego Fashion Accessories
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Lego Fashion Accessories
Heroic Handbags
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Unique
Heroic Handbags
Designer Rain Boots
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Designer Rain Boots
Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
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Bringing Back the Fanny Pack