See, the thing about a vintage YSL belt is that it’s not just a belt. It’s a statement. It’s saying, “Hey, I know my fashion history, and I’ve got impeccable taste,” even if, like, half the time I’m just throwing it on with jeans and a t-shirt. It just *elevates*, you know?
And the variety! Oh my god, the variety! You’ve got the classic black leather ones, of course, which are always a solid choice, can’t go wrong there. But then you get into the more funky stuff, the white leather with the logo, or the ones with, like, weird metal buckles. I saw one the other day that was, I swear, almost like a piece of art. I mean, who designs belts like that anymore? And finding the right size? Dude, don’t even get me started. That’s a whole other adventure. “Sz. Small | 26” To First Hole x 1.25” W” What does that even meeeaaaan?!
I saw a listing that said “ysl vintage belt selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our belts shops”. Handmade! By who? Yves himself?! Probably not, lol. But still, it’s cool to think about where these things have been, who wore them before, you know? It’s like owning a little piece of fashion history.
Shipping can be a pain though, especially the “global shipping available” ones. You’re never quite sure if it’s going to arrive in one piece or if it’s going to get lost in transit somewhere. Plus, you gotta be careful about fakes. There’s a lot of “vintage ysl” out there that’s…well, let’s just say it’s not quite the real deal.
Honestly, I’m not even sure what I’m looking for, really. Maybe just something that speaks to me, that feels like it has a story to tell. Something that’ll make me feel like I’m channeling my inner Yves Saint Laurent, even if I’m just running to the grocery store.
