# Personalized Bespoke Belts 'Baelts' Handmade Leather Belts Can be Customized to Suit Your Taste By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-leather-belt References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/baelts/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/baelts/baelts-sleek-bespoke-and-personalized?utm_source=kickbooster&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=pwgnla5a) A handmade leather belt can be rather expensive to obtain, so 'Baelts' are intended to be a [bespoke option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind) that doesn't break the bank. Currently being funded on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdog), 'Baelts' feature a [natural leather aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4) and brass hardware for a style that's inherently different. Rather than featuring a buckle, 'Baelts' utilize only what's necessary to eliminate the buckle, free you of the additional weight and look great doing so. The 'Baelts' handmade leather belts are created in Bangkok's Chinatown where they're crafted from buffalo hides. What's created is a belt that's inherently chic for guys to wear everyday and that can be customized; interested parties can send the brand an image to be emblazoned onto their new belt. Although coming in different color options, all 'Baelts' will darken over time thanks to the natural grain of the leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Leather Accessories:** Create customizable leather accessories to cater to individual styles and preferences. - **Belt Buckle Alternatives:** Design innovative belt closure mechanisms that eliminate the traditional buckle for added comfort and aesthetic appeal. - **Sustainable Leather Production:** Introduce eco-friendly techniques and materials for leather production to minimize environmental impact while maintaining quality and durability. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Offer personalized leather accessories that cater to individual tastes in the fashion industry to enhance customer experience. - **Retail:** Use innovative belt closure mechanisms to add new products to the retail industry, providing unique and comfortable alternatives to traditional belts. - **Agriculture and Sustainability:** Leverage sustainable methods and materials in the leather production process to lessen the impact of agriculture on the environment and create a more eco-friendly industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taco-Holding Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-taco-bellt.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Refined Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4.md)