Item: Smathers and Branson needlepoint belt, Waving Palms
Purchased: company website
Pros: Amazing quality and feel, very sharp looking
Cons: Could feed an orphanage for a month with the cost
Okay so I'm a hypocrite. $165? Cable bill, electricity, hell that could cover a lot of monthly expenses. Lucky for me, my birthday day just came around. Even luckier for me, I have a caring girlfriend who splurged and ordered me my first of hopefully many needlepoint belts from Smathers and Branson. I had seen their belts around quite often on friends and in stores, but never could pull the trigger due to the $165 price tag. Now I am officially on the SB bandwagon. The feel of the belt just makes it seem spectacular.
While there are some pretty outlandish designs available, I chose the Waving Palms (of course she let me choose the style with so much at stake). I'm rather picky about my belts so I'm glad I was able to pick something that was versatile. I remember they only began with a few styles, so it is good to see that they added to their product line.
One interesting feature of SB belts is that they are extremely recognizable. You can literally pick out their belts from across the room. While many enjoy and embrace this feature, some traditionalists might be turned off by the showiness that their belts have.
Overall, Smathers and Branson has cornered the market of needlepoint belts. They have begun expanding their line to key fobs, cummerbunds, and even dog collars. Not to mention each belt comes packaged in a handmade wooden gift box. Now that's luxury....
Southern Trad rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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