There is nothing more sloppy than flakey, crackly leather goods. When it comes to shopping for a leather belt, lots of Singaporean men prioritise affordability. “What’s the point in paying so much, for such a small part of your outfit”, right? And so, you settled for the $5 “premium” and “authentic” leather belts sold in Bangkok’s night markets.
Oxhide Leather is a boutique store that specialises in crafting high-quality leather products like belts, wallets, and laptop sleeves using 100% authentic leather.
Who are they?
What sets Oxhide apart from other leather boutiques is their commitment to authenticity. They use only the finest quality leather, which not only looks and feels great, but also becomes better with age. That means that instead of flaking and cracking, the leather develops a unique patina, which is the natural patterns on the leather surface that form due to age and use. After a few months, you will notice that your leather product from Oxhide starts to develop its own personality.
Whether you’re looking for a classic leather belt or a sleek laptop case, you can trust that Oxhide’s products will stand the test of time.
Essential items for men
You don’t have to purchase a branded belt for a few hundred dollars. All you need is $59 for a belt that is crafted with genuine leather. Oxhide’s Formal Tan Belt ($59) is designed in timelessness in mind. This belt goes with any outfit: a suit for business meetings, button-down and chinos for a day in the office, and even t-shirt and jeans for a quick trip to the cafe.
When you purchase the belt online, you are required to choose your belt length based on their sizing guide. For reference, I got the 29 inch belt that fits perfectly for my 27 inch waist.
Prior to Oxhide, I have always bought my belts from Bangkok’s night markets or from Taobao. Honestly. the appearance of the belts are barely distinguishable unless you’re holding them in your hands. But there is a huge difference when it comes to their durability. The cheap belts start cracking half a month in, and is completely unusable after a year. Hence, instead of replacing a belt every half a year, it’s actually much more cost-efficient to invest in a higher quality one.
The same goes for laptop cases.
Oxhide’s Laptop Bag ($129) looked and felt so much more premium than the ones I bought online. Made with premium full grain cow leather, the laptop sleeves are slightly softer than the belts, and has a very nice natural texture, with a light sheen. It’s also soft, but you can still kind of feel that it has some sort of integrity which prevents it from tearing easily. The laptop sleeves are carefully stitched with the best quality threads, ensuring that it will hold up well even with daily use. But, if you ever have any issues with your purchase, Oxhide offers exemplary after-sale service to ensure your satisfaction.
A nice finishing touch to the laptop sleeve is the magnetic closure to ensure that your laptop never slips out. I tried shaking the sleeves a few times with my laptop in it, and it managed to stay closed.
The sleeves are priced according to their sizes. So $129 is for my 13 inch MacBook Air. But let’s say you plan to get a sleeve for a smaller device, for example, an iPad Mini, you can get one from $79.
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