Purple patinated crocodile belt, embellished with a military palladium (silver) buckle in a smooth shiny finish. This belt is custom-made and entirely hand sewn from a saddle stitch using a terre color linen thread. The lining of this belt is made in violine color grained box calf. Belt width measures 40 mm.

Skin

Our belts and accessories crafted in crocodile skin have won devotees right across the world – elegant people who appreciate the added value we bring through our superb craftsmanship. Duret Paris has built up a precious store of know-how over the years, and we are experts in handling this hard and durable skin. To make your crocodile belt, we use the skin from the belly of the animal up to its tail, but also from the flanks, because these are the thinner, more supple cuts of skin. Most saddlery products and leather goods made with crocodile leather use skins from farm-bred Nile crocodiles or saltwater crocodiles. To do justice to this noble raw material, we dye it with natural pigments that can yield colors ranging from hot pink to the deepest black.

Color

Your belt in purple patinated crocodile was crafted with the traditional saddlery and leathercrafting know-how of Duret Paris. We have been bringing our exacting quality, subtle style, and eye for perfection to our unique and authentic leather goods for over 25 years. The quality of our leathers and skins is paramount to us, since they will be the cornerstone of the belt or accessory you select. The leather of your belt or accessory will be dyed the desired color, purple, using natural pigments. A hallmark of Duret Paris, a patinated purple can also be achieved through the application of beeswax. You can pick the type of buckle that best matches your purple belt from our choice of gold, palladium or ruthenium finishes. Your purple leather belt is equally suited to daily wear or special occasions like a wedding or award ceremony. Whatever style you choose, your purple patinated crocodile belt can be monogrammed with your initials – or someone else’s, if it is to be a gift.

Finish

Exquisite patinas have been the hallmark of Duret Paris for over 25 years. The entire patination process is carried out by hand by Mickaël Benarroch and his team of skilled leather artisans, who apply natural pigments and beeswax to achieve the desired effect. Putting a patina on leather is a way of imitating the natural ageing of the animal skin. Patinas can have a classic appearance, or be intended to create effects like old wood, or the marble look of our museum calf. All types of leather can take a patina, and we have applied patinas to belts from leathers as different as calfskin, lambskin, crocodile, python and even ostrich. So whichever of these leathers you choose, Duret Paris can add a patina that will make your belt a truly unique and luxurious accessory.