Buckle Up

Finding a good, well-made, leather belt is more of a challenge than you might think. After many requests from her customers, Amber Gardner of Aucklandbased clothing label Shjark will tomorrow release a small collection of high-quality belts, designed with longevity in mind. Made in west Auckland from vegetable-tanned leather, a tanning method that is kind on the environment, there are three brass-buckled options to choose from, with two square buckles and one longer length circle, designed to be worn on the waist or hips.

Shjark belts, from $259, available from Shjark.com or 534 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn.