Heavyweight Denim Championships 2013-2015 - Official Thread

[Megatron1505]

Bridle Leather HWDC Belts

The belts are going to happen, I am having a conversation the weekend with Crispin to discuss leather and buckle options, and I will announce the terms, price and pre-order next week. There are a number of options of leather, of which Bridle Leather is the best leather, and therefore the most expensive (natural untreated leather and Italian shoulder leather are the other options), and also a number of buckle options (I'm thinking a silver coloured buckle to match the hardware on the MBB's).

Any questions you want to ask about the belts, fire away 

[joesaintjohn]

Will they come in a size larger than a medium?

[Megatron1505]

Yes, they certainly will 

[Megatron1505]

The belts will be a maximum of $120 shipped anywhere in the world I suspect, and I am aiming for lower than that. I'm honestly working my arse off to find us the best belt, at the lowest cost, the HWDC merchandise ( like the tees ) has to be an accessible price for everyone.

[Snowy]

Who's doing the underwear Mega? Much much love for all the work going into this

[Megatron1505]

Giles is sourcing a LHT cotton twill, hand woven by monks from Belgistan, using otter bones for the underwear.

[Giles]

I've almost got it sorted, but Otter Bones proving difficult to source in sufficient quantities.  Will Unicorn do instead?

[zwer]

There should be an adequate number of rhino bones left over after I take the hide for my HWDC boots and the meat for some delicious stirfrys and satays.

[Megatron1505]

HWDC belt, current thinking is that it will be specced and priced as follows….

• Choice of black, brown or tan finest quality English Bridle Leather.
• Brass and Masac buckle (Masac is a die cast alloy) with a brushed silver finish, matching the hardware on the MBB's.
• Hand cut and hand made in London.
• Retail price $100 for HWDC contestants, $120 for none contestants.
• Price includes world wide shipping.

Let me know if you want to order, need at least 50 orders.

[Finn666]

you're able to post some pics of the different leathers and the hardware?…

[Megatron1505]

Samples should be with me next week, and pictures will be posted then. I wouldn't expect people to pay without seeing what they are ordering.

[summ3rhays]

Can't wait to see the pics of the belt.  I'm likely in since I've already sold whats left of my soul to this competition. 

[Giles]

@summ3rhays:

I've already sold whats left of my soul to this competition. 

Oh, I think I'm going to get a little more of it before we're finished…...

[Megatron1505]

Yup, I would think so …... 

[summ3rhays]

Haha, nice.

[tmg]

Sounds great, count me in for one (possibly two)

[specmvl]

@Megatron1505:

• Choice of black, brown or tan finest quality English Bridle Leather.

No natural version planned? Might still be interested (tan) if the buckles look good.

[Megatron1505]

Sorry, there no such thing as natural bridle leather. I can get a natural belt made, but it will be russet rather than bridle leather.

[tatmantall]

@Giles:

I've almost got it sorted, but Otter Bones proving difficult to source in sufficient quantities.  Will Unicorn do instead?

great, I may have to sit this one out… I am deathly allergic to unicorn.

[specmvl]

Thanks for clarification - looking forward to the samples.