1. Outdoorsman
A redfish-shaped buckle that’s also a bottle opener? What a catch! Handcrafted by local Tom Mauldin for his HookNHide line, the accessory comes on a brown leather belt with a quick-release snap for easy beverage opening. $125 at Grady Ervin & Co.
2. Artsy
With a silver buckle bearing the nostalgic penguin logo of American brand Munsingwear, this white cowhide belt makes a cool addition to autumn ensembles. $40 at Worn
3. Splurge
Florence jeweler Mark Lexton pours sterling silver into hand-carved molds to create the exquisite oyster shell buckle shining on the end of an alligator belt. $620 buckle & $300 belt at Croghan’s Jewel Box
4. Basic
This Leather Man Ltd. belt translates a traditional horse-grooming tool into a brass hoof-pick buckle that tucks into loops on a full-grain Italian cowhide belt. Saddle up in style! $68 at Indigo & Cotton
5. Exclusive
Rekindle your youthful sense of honor and adventure with a vintage Boy Scouts of America buckle on a tan belt. $39 at Rogue Wave Surf Shop
