I am glad that this elegant Merlot toned belt with its metallic hues caught your eye! This is without doubt the kind of belt that really epitomises Elliot Rhodes! If you already know us then you will know we have a long history of working with a beguiling range of crocodile effect leathers. Of course the challenge is to keep innovating, playing with tone, texture and finish to create something fresh and distinctive. So this latest addition is one we bring you with great excitement as it takes one of our favourite prints but enhances it with a special gunmetal glaze that gives the leather a wonderful metallic hue that varies along the belt in its intensity. The belt as a consequence retains all the charm of a mock croc design but gives it a little bit of an edgy lift that differentiates it from its counterparts. This particular Merlot tone is wonderfully rich and tempting whilst being grounded by the underlying tones of grey and black. It is the latter that has guided our buckle choice, opting for a shiny gunmetal finish that really blends in with the leather tone. The buckle design itself is different from the norm with its kinked edges and etched surface roller detail but its chic simplicity keeps a firm focus on the belt colour and texture. This belt would be perfect for adding a shot of colour to denim, however its metallic hue makes it great for contemporary occasions and evenings when you want your belt to draw more attention. With its black/grey undertones it will naturally be great matched up with black and grey outfits but equally at home with earthy or berry tones as well as navy.