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A state of great purity — but of little use. Three models, handmade in a workshop in Buenos Aires. Delivery in two to three working days.
Reviews
What our customers say.
Patina
Made to grow more beautiful.
The same materials. Five years apart.
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Leather becomes personal.
Full-grain leather grows suppler over time, gains depth and increasingly takes on the marks of the person wearing it.
02 / 04
Brass develops character.
Over the years the buckle grows darker and warmer. Friction and touch create a surface that looks different on every belt.
03 / 04
Wearing leaves its traces.
The most-used holes grow softer, the leather more supple. That is where you see how individually a belt ages.
04 / 04
The colours stay. The character grows.
While the leather visibly changes, the hand embroidery stays firm and vivid even after years.
A good belt does not simply grow older. It grows more personal.
Material & care
What he is made of — and what he needs.
Full-grain leather
From Argentine tanneries, vegetable-tanned. Four millimetres. Every grain is unique.
Patina
Vegetable tanning lets the leather darken and gain depth. After about a year the patina is plain to see.
Care
A dry cloth now and then, leather balm every three to six months, stored dry.
Brass buckle
Solidly cast and polished by hand. Over time a patina settles in — brass in motion, not rust.
Specification
| Leather | Full-grain, vegetable-tanned · 4 mm |
|---|---|
| Embroidery | Waxed Serafil thread · by hand · up to six hours, depending on size |
| Stitching | Double saddle stitch |
| Buckle | Solid brass · cast, polished by hand |
| Width | 30 mm · women’s |
| Lengths | 70–95 cm · 6 sizes |
| Origin | Family workshop in Buenos Aires · since 1984 |
| Care | Leather balm every three to six months · store dry |
| Shipping | Within two to three working days · free within Germany |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the right size?
Measure your waist where you’ll wear the belt — in centimetres. Women’s sizes range from 70 to 95 cm. When in doubt, choose the next size up. Full sizing advice
How long does a Locher & Landwehr polo belt last?
Full-grain leather, vegetable-tanned, four millimetres, with a solid brass buckle and waxed Serafil thread: the material is made to last for decades. How long it actually lasts depends on how it’s worn and cared for.
How long does delivery take?
Two to three working days within Germany, shipping is free. Every belt is checked in Munich before it goes out. Full shipping policy
Can I return the belt?
Yes, within 14 days of receipt. Register the return in your customer account; the return label follows by email. For a regular return we charge €4.90, deducted from your refund — a size exchange is free. Full shipping policy
Where are the belts made?
In a family workshop in Buenos Aires that has worked with leather since 1984 — for riders, for polo. Polo saddles, straps, embroidery and belts.
How do I care for my belt?
Clean occasionally with a dry cloth or soft brush. Leather balm every three to six months. Store dry — out of direct sun. If it gets wet, air-dry it; don’t blow-dry or heat it. Full care guide
What is patina?
The natural discolouration that vegetable-tanned leather takes on over time. It grows darker, more even, deeper in tone. Patina is not a sign of wear but of material.
Do you ship abroad?
At present we ship within Germany only. If you would like your belt delivered to another country, please write to us at info@locherlandwehr.com — we will find a way.
A different question?
info@locherlandwehr.com
A belt
that stays.
Full-grain leather. Argentine craft. Up to six hours of embroidery by hand.
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