Tivi’s Eye Catching Resin Belt Buckle
Written by Urban Sherp on June 4th, 2009
Who: Tivi; Denver, CO
What: Men’s Saigon Belt
Where: tiviwear.com, $46. Belt in black or brown leather, buckle available in four additional styles. But hurry, Tivi is transitioning into design consultancy, so supplies are limited.
Why: Fellas, you won’t need a one-liner with this belt buckle. It ranks right up there with puppies in terms of soliciting oohs and ahhs from the ladies. They’ll be impressed by your masculine industrial side as evidenced by the stainless steel grommets and the cow hide leather, but when you casually mention that the buckle is made from reclaimed ecoresin,* you’ll hook them with your sensitive side.
*It’s probably a good idea when you casually mention ecoresin that you have a clue what it is. Ecoresin is manufactured by 3 form and is traditionally used for architectural applications. The Ecoresin line is made from a standard minimum of 40% pre-consumer recycled resin. It incorporates natural elements, like the bear grass used in this particular piece, while supporting artisan communities around globe that create the fibers and elements encapsulated by the resin. The Ecoresin line contributes to LEED certifications and is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified.
Tivi,was founded by Ryan Wither and Paul Lewin in 2004. With a background in design, they created a well crafted industrial meets nature men’s and women’s accessories. Their mission? To create a line that “stood out from the crowd and made people happy to own.” Now they are switching gears and returning to interiors and furniture design, looking forward to seeing the products from that venture. In the meantime, scoop up their accessories before they sell out. Ladies, I suggest the hips clutch , the curves are impeccable and it is, perhaps, one of the most unique, sculputural, lovely clutches I’ve ever seen.