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Nov 01, 2024

The Best Women’s Designer Belts of 2024: Gucci, Chanel, Dior, YSL

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Jennifer Aniston has been photographed wearing one. So have Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Dakota Johnson, to name a few. We’re talking about the iconic Gucci logo belt. While we hear about statement shoes or the “It” bag of the season, belts don’t get nearly as much love.

But as the double-G belt — and other luxury waist cinchers — have earned a spot in the closet of many famous faces, that’s been changing. Some of the best designer belts can instantly elevate your look, whether you’re wearing a tee and jeans or a cocktail dress. They’re also an easy way to accentuate your waist. And as seen on runways and the streets over the last few years, logo mania is still all the rage — but even the more subtle pieces that nod to iconic fashion houses’ motifs can prove you’re in on Hollywood’s style secret.

Need ideas? We did the shopping for you by rounding up the best women’s designer belts to pair with your favorite winter accessories, stylish suit sets and other cold-weather looks. From the cult-favorite GG accessory to options by Ferragamo, The Row, Louis Vuitton, Jacquemus, Valentino and other star-loved luxury labels, check out our top picks below — including eco-conscious options from the best online luxury consignment platforms and pieces to shop on sale at Farfetch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-A-Porter, MyTheresa, 24S and other designer retailers.

Arguably the item that sparked the designer belt craze, this is a classic to keep in your closet forever. When it comes to the best women’s designer belts, it doesn’t get any more iconic than Gucci’s wide leather logo belt. Made in Italy from luxurious leather and adorned with the fashion house’s “GG” logo, it can be dressed up or down, making it a wardrobe MVP. It comes in a range of other colors, including brown, dusty pink and more.

Selena Gomez recently sported Khaite’s studded Benny belt (aptly named, considering her music producer boyfriend) with white wide-leg trousers and a blank halterneck top at her brand Rare Beauty‘s event at Sephora in New York in honor of World Mental Health Day.

A basic skinny belt gets a high fashion upgrade with Saint Laurent’s YSL in gold, matching with the buckle. The luxury house’s logo was introduced in 1961 and became one of the most famous in fashion history. As one of the best women’s designer belts we’ve found, this neutral and versatile piece — also available in other colors — works with so much in your closet.

B-Low the Belt’s celebrity-loved pieces are proof that you don’t need to splurge on a luxe accessory. The brand has been worn by everyone from Taylor Swift to Daisy Edgar-Jones, whose stylist Dani Michelle dressed her in the minimalist black Albie belt.

Chanel doesn’t sell its fashion pieces online. One way to get around that? Online luxury consignment site Fashionphile offers pre-loved pieces from European fashion houses, like this black leather CC belt with a ruched style. (If this one is sold out, there are plenty of other options.)

A classic black or brown leather belt is always a versatile wardrobe piece — why not have both in this Valentino Garavani reversible Vlogo calf leather belt? It’s available in other color combinations, too.

Dior’s black calfskin leather belt features the French fashion house’s iconic CD logo on a gold-finish buckle.

Prada’s black patent leather belt is finished with a velvet pouch for those who prefer to go pocket-less. This two-in-one accessory comes from co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ latest collection and boasts the Italian fashion house’s iconic triangle logo.

Tessa Thompson, Chloë Sevigny and Laura Harrier are among the Hollywood stars who step out in Loewe’s artful designs. This reversible anagram logo belt features the Jonathan Anderson-led label’s signature knots, a recurring theme across the house’s bags and accessories.

Love LV? Another excellent designer consignment boutique, What Goes Around Comes Around offers accessories from the heritage luxury house, such as this patent purple leather belt embossed with Louis Vuitton’s logo. The consignment retailer has other options from the brand at Amazon Luxury Stores here.

Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato weave is one of the most coveted designs these days (Rihanna and Salma Hayek are among the stars who’ve toted the luxury brand’s accessories). This buttery-soft leather belt lets you wrap the European fashion house’s unmistakable design — in an unexpected silver buckle — around your waist.

“It” Girl-beloved brand Jacquemus’ ivory La Ceinture Regalo leather belt makes a bold and playful statement.

Fendi fanatics can wear their devotion on their waistline with this reversible leather and jacquard belt featuring the Italian fashion house’s FF logo — designed by Karl Lagerfeld in just three seconds in the 1960s — on the blue textured side and finished with gold metalware.

Soften your fall and winter looks with this baby blue leather Dolce & Gabbana belt with the classic D&G logo in gold-tone hardware just off-center.

New creative director Maximillian Davis has ushered in a new era for Ferragamo, as seen in the Italian house’s new Gancio logo on this smooth black calfskin leather belt. Also available in croc-embossed black and brown.

Why not go wild this fall in Versace’s leopard-print belt? This statement piece boasts the Italian luxury house’s signature Medusa on dyed hair on hide.

By Far is regularly seen on “It” models including Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber — and it’s easy to see why, given the brand’s statement-making accessories that are designed to upgrade even the most basic street style looks. This periwinkle leather belt with a gold-tone sculptural buckle is one such piece that’ll elevate any tee-and-denim outfit.

Pay homage to the late, great Virgil Abloh in Off-White’s reversible iridescent black/blue leather logo belt for a streetwear-chic finish.

Helmed by twin sister designers Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato, Lizzie Fortunato’s playful accessories add a whimsical touch to any spring or summer look. The Florence leather belt in ecru boasts a brown resin clover-shaped buckle — the perfect piece for anyone who believes that fashion should be fun.

The Row is the definition of quiet luxury, and the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen-founded label’s Arco belt is a testament to that.

Michelle Obama wrapped her waist with Sergio Hudson’s black leather belt at President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, prompting the piece to sell out. (Vice president Kamala Harris has also worn the designer.) The designer’s spring-ready apricot piece measures two inches wide and is finished with a brushed brass buckle.

Balenciaga’s double-B logo gets twisted in this black leather belt with a silver-tone buckle.

Golden Goose has stepped beyond well-worn luxury kicks with its new collection of clothing and accessories. This studded star leather belt showcases the brand’s signature distressed finish, as seen in the well-worn gold accents.

If animal prints are your neutral, throw on The Attico’s zebra belt. The 1.2-inch piece is made of luxe calf leather with a push-stud silver-tone buckle, and it’s perfect for showing off your wild side all winter.

Talk about white-hot! Altuzarra’s signature A belt — made of smooth calf leather — is a subtle nod to the design house’s name.

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