Fort Belvedere

Gold Alastair Belt Buckle

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Features
Fort Belvedere
Hermes Allen Edmonds Mont Blanc
Made In
Italy
France
USA
Italy
Weight
50 grams
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Material
22K Gold or Palladium Plated Brass
Palladium Plated
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Palladium Plated
Plating Depth
1-2 micron+
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Nickel Free + Hypoallergenic
Yes
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Exchangeable Buckle
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Simple Lever Clip-On Buckle
Yes
No
No
Yes
Up to 20% Volume Discount
Yes
No
No
No
Competitive Info Gathered
July, 2024
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  • Made in Italy

The buckle functions as expected and latches to the belt (sold separately) firmly. Marrying these components together creates a great looking belt. The gold plating is well done, and it appears that it will hold the test of time with proper storage/care. Conclusion You get a buckling system that can easily swap to match precious metals. If you are looking for a simple, classic, and high-quality belt system, this may work for you.

— Kelvin J., USA

Product Info

Exceptional Buckles as Part of a Belt System

  • Solid Brass Body
  • +1 Micron Precious Metal Plated
  • Made in Italy by Artisanal Craftsmen
  • Fully Interchangeable
  • Hypoallergenic & Nickel Free
  • Sold Individually

The Fort Belvedere Exchangeable Belt System

Each of our belts and buckles is sold separately as part of an exchangeable belt system. You can start building a collection of belts and buckles that can be combined in a multitude of ways, offering a variety of belt styling options at a fraction of the cost. Not only can you choose a unique buckle that matches the metal of your cufflinks, tie bar, or ring, but you can also match or coordinate the leather color with your shoes and leather accessories. This coordination ensures that you always look like the dapper, well-put-together gentleman that you are.

At Fort Belvedere, we wanted the highest quality belt we could find paired with the flexibility of an interchangeable buckle system, so you could always get the right pairing with your shoes and accessories. Also, we wanted this to be a long-lasting investment you make in your accessories, allowing you to create exactly the look you want, in the size you need, without sacrificing the quality, feel, and looks of the highest quality belt on the market today.

Best of all, the system is future proof, so any future buckle or belt you purchase gives you more options with your belts. For example, if you travel and you bring 3 leather belts and 3 buckles, that gives you nine belt options, yet you just have to bring 3 belts with you, thus saving you the hassle and weight.

Solid Brass buckles nickel free from Fort Belvedere, palladium platinum and gold plated

How to Style The Alastair Buckle

The Alastair buckle is a very classic, round belt buckle that is a bit longer than our Geroge horseshoe buckle. Unlike George, it also has a uniform thickness and pronounced end pieces. Because of those features, one could argue it is a bit more casual but with its clean, round lines, it is still a very classic buckle design that will stand the test of time.

It is a bit heavier and thus more substantial than all the other buckles. If you like to wear more casual and rugged outfits, this is a fantastic buckle! Even though it can also be worn with a suit, the round line of the buckle harmonizes really well with round-toed shoes.

This buckle lends you a solid appearance. The perfect companion for the well-dressed gentleman who wants to stand out in a subtle way and who does not like the garish over the top western belt buckles.

Of course, we offer the Alastair Buckle in silver as well here. Also, check out the horseshoe George if you like this buckle.

How to Style Gold

Gold is one of the most celebrated and prized precious metals, and with good reason. Its beautiful shine catches the light just so, and its warm, shining tones impart a rich, decadent air to any ensemble. Gold accessories, like belt buckles, are traditionally associated with a more vintage look and are typical of plush, opulent ensembles. That being said, this particular luster of gold is neither particularly red nor particularly yellow, so is extremely versatile and will perfectly complement any style.

In general, you should endeavor to match the metals found in your outfit, so wear a gold belt buckle if you are planning on wearing other gold accessories like rings or a wristwatch.

Shop Our Other Buckles

Looking for something more rectangular and formal? Check out our Edward Buckle. Looking for something more organic and contemporary? Check out our Neville Buckle. Looking for something both round and rectangular? Check out our Benedict Buckle.

Questions?
Fine men's accessories have been our passion. If you have any questions, or if you need assistance with cufflinks or other accessories, please contact us!  We are always happy to help you build your wardrobe or choose a unique gift.

How to Care for your Buckle

Like all Fort Belvedere products, this buckle is extremely sturdy and was designed to be worn. Under regular use and wear, and provided that you don’t run it through an acid bath, it should require no special treatment, thanks to its hardy construction and thick metal plating.

If needed, you can buff the buckle to a high shine by gently rubbing it with a soft, clean cotton cloth.

To aid you in assembling the perfect outfit efficiently, we do suggest that you store your buckles in one place, to facilitate choosing the right buckle for the right time.

Fort Belvedere solid brass buckles handmade in Italy

Sturdy Brass with a Thick Precious Metal Plating

The body of this buckle consists of about 50 grams of solid brass. Weighty, sturdy, and strong, this metal was the perfect choice when we sought out a material that would last and not require the constant replacing typical of lesser-quality belts.

Over the brass we have layered a thick coating of precious metal with a thickness of over an entire micron. Plating our belt buckles in this way allows us to bring you a quality, long-lasting buckle that has the appearance of being made from solid gold or platinum but at a fraction of the price.

Alastair Gold Solid Brass Belt Buckle Classic Round Exchangeable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere 
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Fort Belvedere buckle and belt system
Fort Belvedere buckle and belt system

What makes this belt buckle from Fort Belvedere so special?

For gentlemen of style, a belt is far more than just a means to keep your trousers up: it is a unique accessory that communicates so much about you and your personal style. But the modern belt industry is swamped with belts in two extremes: excessively expensive belts that lack versatility and shoddy, cheap belts that are poorly made.

Fort Belvedere has solved this problem by offering well-made belts in classic colors and metallic finishes that function as part of a modular system.

Every one of our belts and buckles can be mixed and matched with other belts and buckles in the system. This offers you considerably greater versatility than individual fixed-sized belts with attached buckles without having to compromise on quality. As with all Fort Belvedere products, you can also be sure that you are investing in quality: unlike other belt makers, we never market inferior cowhide as “top grain” leather, and you can be sure that our hardwear is the best available, not cheap zamac buckles pumped out by Chinese factories.

Details & Specs

Black boxcalf leather belt with Silver Solid Brass Belt Buckles Horse Shoe Small Exchangable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere
  • Handmade by a Master Italian Bucklemaker

    Buckle hardware is central to the functionality and elegance of a well-made belt, so you do not want to skimp on this important detail. That is why Fort Belvedere sought out the most skilled craftsmen in Europe to make our belt buckles, finally settling on an artisanal bucklemaker in Italy. Weighing in at around 50 grams, the heft of a Fort Belvedere buckle is almost as striking as its dignified lines and rich luster. This buckle was engineered to last multiple lifetimes, so you can look forward to it serving as a treasured family heirloom that you can pass down to your children, and know that it will only grow more beautiful with time as it develops a warm patina, while still functioning perfectly.

  • Convenient Clip On/Off Lever System

    Interchangeable belt buckles should never have clunky hardware that is ugly and obvious, nor should swapping them out be a time-consuming hassle. A hallmark of Fort Belvedere buckles is that they have the same refined detailing and low profile of conventional belt buckles, but with the added benefit of interchangeability. A discreet but durable solid brass lever allows you to easily slip the buckle off of one belt and onto another. When locked in place, the lever activates three sturdy teeth that ensure a secure, comfortable fit. No special tools or excessive force is required to remove the buckle, and the entire operation takes about three seconds thanks to our smart clip system. Best of all, our buckles even function with other belts, provided that they are 29 mm in width.

  • Solid Brass

    The overwhelming majority of belts today are made from zamac, an alloy whose name is an initialism of its primary components: zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper. This material is favored only because of its cheap cost, even though it produces buckles that feel light and flimsy in your hands and are very easy to ding or scratch.

    Traditionally, quality belt buckles were made of solid brass, sterling silver, or gold. Skyrocketing prices have rendered pure precious metal buckles prohibitively expensive, especially when you consider that pure sterling silver or gold is not as durable, and so somewhat unsuitable for regular use.

    That is why Fort Belvedere buckles are all crafted from solid brass, which is naturally extremely durable and scratch-resistant. When heavily plated with precious metals like gold or palladium, these buckles offer the look and feel of a precious metal and the performance of solid brass, all at a much more reasonable and affordable price.

  • Thick Plating of 1+ Microns

    Most modern belt buckles are made to resemble precious metals like gold, silver, palladium, or platinum, but without actually utilizing any of those materials. When precious metals are used for plating, too often that plating is extremely thin, because buckles have a relatively large surface area and even thin metal leaf is expensive. A thin plating, however, will inevitably rub off with time, exposing the base metal underneath. To prevent this, all Fort Belvedere buckles are plated at levels ten times thicker than most market standards, producing a superior plating that will not rub off with regular use. All of our metallic alloys are engineered to be extremely resistant and able to truly stand the test of time.

  • Hypoallergenic & Nickel-Free

    Most gold or platinum platings on the market contain nickel. Many people, however, are allergic to nickel, and can suffer unpleasant reactions from even the trace amounts of nickel found in belt buckle alloys.To ensure that everyone can enjoy our products, Fort Belvedere is proud to offer metal goods that are all nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Even if you have suffered adverse reactions from other buckles or jewelry because of their nickel content, you can confidently use Fort Belvedere buckles because they are 100% nickel-free.

  • Flexible Belt System

    Well-made belts are often extremely expensive, but also extremely particular: conventional belts come in one leather color with one type of metal buckle, severely limiting the versatility of the belt and buckle and its ability to function with multiple outfits, shoes, and accessories. In order to properly harmonize with your entire wardrobe, you might be compelled to buy almost a dozen belts in various combinations of belt leathers and buckles. Also, when sized, fixed-buckle belts cannot be easily adapted to weight fluctuations, so if your weight changes, the belt and buckle are both effectively useless.

    But with the Fort Belvedere belt system, you can mix and match every buckle with every belt, with the assurance that every buckle and every belt will be made to the high standards you have come to expect from Fort Belvedere. Our system is also completely future-proof, so you can feel secure in knowing that any future belts or buckles we release will be fully compatible with the current system. As our collection grows, you will have even more options for expanding and diversifying your belt and buckle collection.

Black boxcalf leather belt with Silver Solid Brass Belt Buckles Horse Shoe Small Exchangable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere
Black Boxcalf Leather Belt with Alastair Gold Solid Brass Belt Buckle Classic Round Exchangeable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere
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How To Style Our Alastair Gold Belt Buckle

The Alastair Gold Solid Brass Belt Buckle is a classic round, exchangeable buckle with gold plating, hypoallergenic and nickel-free, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to both casual and formal outfits.

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Cognac Tan Boxcalf Leather Belt with Alastair Gold Solid Brass Belt Buckle Classic Round Exchangeable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere 

Cognac Tan Boxcalf Leather Belt with Alastair Gold Solid Brass Belt Buckle Classic Round Exchangeable with Gold Plating Hypoallergenic Nickel Free - Fort Belvedere

Gold Alastair Belt Buckle