Blogs

Inside Qingyang's workshop: how a Brake House studded belt is made by hand, the hunt for pre-1992 Czech jewels, and the story behind the Diamond, Rodeo, and Montgomery.

Meet Qingyang, the craftsman behind Brake House's Studded Leather Belts. Part 1: his path to leather, his philosophy, and the years-long search for the right hide.

After the Garrison belt, our second belt project is almost here. You chose the three designs — Diamond, Rodeo, and Montgomery — and we wore them all over China to...

A belt is the most overlooked piece. But changing it is never small — it shifts the whole mood. We're deep in samples on a new studded belt, and a...

Instead of chasing variation, we reduced the design to four essential elements—buckle shape, buckle material, leather width, and leather finish. This editorial outlines our curation philosophy and explains how each...

A garrison belt is more than an accessory—it’s a functional constant shaped by military roots and motorcycle culture, refined through decades of real use.