Now, I’m not talking like, some artisan in a Tuscan workshop hand-stitching every single millimeter of leather. I mean, maybe *some* are. But let’s be real, Ferragamo’s a huge brand. They’re pumping these things out. “Handmade” probably leans more towards certain parts being crafted by hand, maybe the finishing touches, or the initial design, or whatever. It’s marketing, innit?
You see all this stuff about “authentic Ferragamo belt” online, and yeah, there are some beautiful belts out there. And the prices… ouch! But you gotta wonder, what even *is* authentic anymore? Like, if the buckle’s made in one factory, the leather’s sourced from another, and some dude just puts it together, is that truly “handmade”? I dunno, makes ya think.
I saw one listing that was just for a “Ferragamo Belt Without Buckle.” Which, okay, that’s interesting. DIY Ferragamo? Build-a-Belt kinda thing? I guess if you’ve got a spare buckle lying around or wanna get creative, go for it. But seems kinda… pointless? Like buying a car without an engine.
And then there’s the whole “Ferragamo Belt for Sale” thing. You get the good, the bad, and the downright fugly. You gotta be careful, people! There are so many knockoffs out there. Like, seriously, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I mean, who’s gonna sell a genuine Ferragamo belt for like, ten bucks? Nobody, that’s who.
Shopbop’s got some. Amazon, too, apparently, and even with “sustainability features”! Go figure. Ferragamo, saving the planet, one belt at a time. Kinda ironic, considering the whole consumerism aspect, but hey, I’m not complaining.
