Practical gifts for men always come in the form of shoes or accessories. This suede woven belt from Our Legacy should put a smile when unwrapped. The extra long belt is fitted with polished metal loop rings,  and beautifully constructed from the finest suede leather. No doubt, this will be a hit. Get it now from Tres Bien.

Odin stock this quick release belt from Japan’s Engineered Garments. The firefighter style belt has a release lever built into the clasp making it that much easier to drop your pants in crucial moments. A nice party trick belt that will garner you that all important attention. Strap it on for 175$US.

Two more leather belt options are on the table for the season. These studded but subtle belts come from Rehancer and are available in black or brown leather.  Made from thick cowhide and metal closures, the Rehancer Glen belts are sure to accentuate any denim look. Get them now from Autocommune.

KMRII puts forth two great aged leather belts – one with rings and the second with studs.  The metal workings on the belt are deep distressed to look much older than vintage. The feel continues with great metal buckles and treatments. Get them now from FF.

More views of the KMRII Aged Leather Belts after the jump

To the normal eye, this Corter Leather Belt may seem just like any ordinary leather belt. To the person reading the title of this post they’ll recognize the significance of the 15oz. leather used to make this beast. For starters, jump into the gallery and look at the side by side comparison of this belt with a normal 11-12oz leather belt. This one is almost twice as thick and close to a 1/4 inch in thickness. It is damn heavy duty and almost destructo-free. Corter belts are custom cut by order and are available in tan or black leather. 

More views of the Corter 15oz. Leather Belt after the jump.

Tanner Goods offers a new basic to their collection. The London Standard Belt is made from 10oz. premium leather and is finished in a burnt shade of brown. A very standard but working look. As they say in the announcement, “Goes great with some cordovan wingtips, a knit and a vintage bottle to capture the liberating essence of the autumn season.”

More views of the Tanner London Tan Standard Belt after the jump.

“The Rivy Ng design philosophy is to craft poetic and unique pieces which tell a story. The collection’s pieces thoughtfully evolve from inspired themes such as childhood, love, and a touch of fantasy. Often times, they evoke a sense of warmth, strength and nostalgia.” Nostalgia. I think they’re onto something. These two Rivy Ng Leather Hook Belts have a special hook style bucket. The style of the buckle may represent a subtle nudge into the classic world of workwear, but they really do stand on their own in a modern sense. Available with either black or tan leather from AR.

More views of the Rivy Ng Leather Hook Belts after the jump.

After spending a weekend looking through catalogs for the perfect leather belt, I started to to re-think how eco-friendly that leather tanning really is, once I saw this Spare Tire Belt. Made from "reclaimed" bike tubes (you know, those dead and over-patched punctured ones), the Spare Tire Belt has a great alternative to black leather look. My only concern is since its rubber, will it stretch to fit? Don’t forget the rivets and belt fasteners. A steal at 45$US from Snack On.

Marc Jacob’s latest "special" could very well be a tribute to the classic Pulp record (which interestingly enough is celebrating its 10th birthday this 2008), but may be more commentary on his brand and lifestyle. The man is out there doing his thing and could not care less what you or I think about it. God bless for that. Available in red, white, black and brown.

Just last week we gave you a preview of the new A.P.C. Fall/Winter 2008 collection. The French brand has so far never let us down and it is also not the case this season.

Here we take a closer look at some of the accessories of the new collection. A nice brown leather bag comes in rich leather. One can just see that the leather will become nicer with usage. Also the plaid and corduroy belts look fantastic and can make any boring outfit a hit. Never too much, but just enough to catch interest.

After the jump we show you some more accessories of the new A.P.C. Fall/Winter 2008 collection.