Rocks, studs, jewels, stones, fur, suede, leather. 

What? You don’t belt up?

You will when you discover Elliot Rhodes in Covent Garden. London’s most competent belt maker has more than 1,000 buckles and 400 straps to choose from, for both men and women. Mix and match with a variety of interchangeable buckles made to your own specification. Ready-made belts are also on offer — and all from around £50.

Handmade in Italy and Spain by traditional craftsmen, they’re available in the finest leather or more exotic snakeskin, crocodile and ostrich. Do the Western thing, go African with Zebra-style pony skin, go Navajo or dazzle admirers with encrusted jewels. 

Want to get elegantly waisted?

On this particular occasion, it’s a cinch.

Elliot Rhodes, 79 Long Acre, WC2E 9NG (020 7379 8544 or elliotrhodes.com).