a world of belts

skira presents "a world of belts" (by anne leurquin & mauro magliani) which is devoted to ethnic jewellery and body ornamentation from the ghysels collection. featuring over 200 pieces which includes belts, buckles, belt-related accessories such as amulet cases, perfume and medicine pouches, carved buttons used to clasp pouches to belts, pubic and buttocks covers known as caches sexes, needle cases, decorated loincloths - and the range of materials used, symbolism, and craft techniques.

i just can’t help falling in love with accessories or clothes which are with stories or history behind. When I first saw these belts, what I could think of was unearthed ancient treasures.

Just imagine how bloodily beautiful will it be to match a ancient-weapon-like metal belt with such a fragile chanel couture silk tulle dress.

with head-piece and shoulder-piece like these...

here i present to you, christian dior by john galliano, fall2006 couture collection.