Ralph Lauren Spring 2013 Black Western Tooled Leather Contour Belt

In Spring 2013, Ralph described…”I am forever inspired by far away exotic places. I may never have been there, but in my imagination it is real." The exotic place in question could've been Spain Latin America or beyond. Matador suits, serapes, ruffles, fringe—they all got the Lauren treatment. Playing with black, white, red, and turquoise—the colors found in those serapes—he started with soft tailoring in suede, some of which was accented with tooled leather details, like this glorious contour belt. Shawls and ponchos turned up in various forms, and dresses and skirts were hand-crocheted. Scarves knotted at the neck, glass bead necklaces, and studded leather mailbags completed the vivid picture. In the end he created timeless pieces that feel like they came from exotic lands.. and wearing them you’ll feel like you’ve traveled far and wide as well. No signs of wear, beautiful natural nuanced leather, exquisite western floral tooling, whipstitching, finished with two warm brass roller buckles. Stamped size L.