Chloé Made a Belt That Looks Like a Piece of Art

The Running Horses belt has the kind of buckle you notice from across the room. Look closer, and it gets even better.

Most belts finish an outfit. Chloé’s Running Horses belt could be the reason you put one together in the first place.

At its center is an oversized silver-tone buckle shaped like running horses. Their legs spell out “Chloé,” turning the brand name into something you have to look at twice to fully see. It’s playful, a little extravagant, and far more interesting than another set of initials on a metal clasp.

The black calfskin strap gives that buckle room to shine. Chloé brushes the leather to reveal subtle brown tones, so it has a worn-in, vintage feel instead of looking perfectly pristine. The result is a belt that feels as though it belongs with old denim, a soft blouse, and a jacket you’ve had forever—even if you just bought it. Chloé designs it to sit on the hips, and the strap measures 3 cm wide.

That makes styling it surprisingly easy. Thread it through low-rise jeans and let the horses peek out beneath a tucked-in shirt. Wear it with a long skirt and a simple knit. Or use it to give a plain black outfit one memorable detail. The buckle is the statement; the rest of the look can relax.

There’s a sense of humor to this belt that a lot of luxury accessories are missing. The horses are dramatic, but the hidden lettering rewards a second glance. It’s the sort of piece someone will ask you about, and you’ll actually enjoy explaining.

The Chloé Running Horses wide belt is listed for pre-order on Chloé’s Taiwan site in black and palladium, priced at $1,990. It’s undeniably a luxury purchase. But as an idea for getting dressed, it’s excellent: sometimes one strange, beautiful accessory can make everything else in your wardrobe feel new again.