Vintage Landes Leather Belt with Brass Snake Head Buckle – 1980s Boho Gothic Statement Belt

The bold elegance of the 1980s: a rare statement leather belt by Landes that combines boho hippie style, dark gothic romance and sleek Art Deco sculpture.

The Buckle

The centerpiece is a heavy, beautifully contoured buckle of solid brass shaped like a snake head. On the back: raw sand-cast brass with the original Landes maker's mark and number U10, plus a hidden hook closure.

Details & Condition

• Brand: Landes
• Material: solid brass (buckle), black genuine leather
• Dimensions: exact length and buckle size shown in the photos with a ruler
• Date: 1980s
• Condition: excellent, with a lovely patina developed naturally on the brass over decades

Who It's For

For lovers of boho, gothic and vintage fashion – a striking holiday gift.

Care

Treat the leather occasionally with leather conditioner; wipe the brass dry.

At the flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya the belt lay coiled among old leather jackets – the brass head looked straight at us.

A serpent in brass — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop