The Obtainer - 3/19/25, Wednesday

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Cory Ohlendorf
March 19, 2025

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The Obtainer

Wednesday,
 March 19th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

Whenever I wear my Western belt, I tend to get compliments or questions about where I got it. So do yourself a favor and get one for yourself.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief \0x22EF @coryohlendorf

 

Good/Better/Best

Western Belts

Menswear expert Jake Woolf showing you how to pull off a Western belt with relaxed ease.

Western style is a uniquely American look that's ruggedly handsome but not always easy to pull off. Too much and it looks costume-y if you're not near a horse. So while you might steer clear of fringed jackets and wear a snap-front cowboy shirt with caution, a Western belt is a great way to add a shot of ranch flavor to your fit. If you look closely, you'll notice the belts showing up on stylish guys lately, who are pairing the silver-tipped accessory with everything from half-zip sweatshirts to knit polos. That's because the belts are oddly versatile. But, you may be wondering, where do you get one of these belts? Thankfully, we've found a few to suit any guy's budget and personal style. How much you want to invest is entirely up to you.

 
Good 

Streamlined

+ Made in Italy from full-grain leather

+ From the women's line, so size up one or two sizes

+ The belt is around 3/4-inch wide throughout, so it looks great if worn extra long

+ Available in black or a dark cigar brown

$44.50 / $31.15 by Levi's

 
Better 

Traditional

+ Made in the USA from hardwearing bison leather

+ Antiqued silver plating on the buckle, dual strap keepers and tip

+ The belt is around one-inch wide and slims near the buckle and tip

+ Buckle has a snap closure, allowing you to easily swap it out

$92 by Lejon

 
Best 

Modern

+ Made in the U.S.A. from 100% Belgian vegetable tanned leather

+ Solid brass buckle with a silver finish

+ The belt is one-inch wide throughout

+ Available in black or a light whiskey brown

$155 by Maximum Henry

5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week

It's light jacket season ... are you prepared? Taylor Stitch makes one of the best ones this season. Drawing inspiration from the ubiquitous gas station jackets of the 1950s and '60s, this cropped jacket ($198) retains the utility and durability of its predecessors in an modernized silhouette. It's outfitted with six functional pockets to keep essentials handy and finished in a stone-washed broken twill that will pick up character with every mile.

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Drops to
Watch For
 
 

Clarks is back alongside English musician Liam Gallagher for a new collaboration. The Desert Rain Boot is a limited edition style departing from the model’s regular slim shape, and the upper comes in jumbo cotton corduroy with a highly textured finish. It almost looks like a thick-ribbed sock stitched onto a huge canoe-shaped rubber sole.

Available on March 20

 
Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

J.Crew is currently offering 25% off linen and cashmere staples. Which means you can get this knit linen Johnny collar polo for less than 100 bucks.

$128 / $96
by J.Crew

 

The legendary Igloo's 70-quart injected molded cooler features extended ice retention, secure rubberized lid T-latches and now can be had for $100 off.

$299.99 / $198.97
by Igloo

 

This handsome self-winding Japanese timepiece is a favorite among watch guys. One of the best deals out there is now even more affordable on Amazon.

$260 / $171.98
by Orient

 
 

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Another Highlight from the Monaco Auction, an ultra rare “Albino” Rolex GMT-Master 6542 coming from its original owner - a Chilean Marine Infantry soldier.

 
 

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