The belt is an essential item of which the buckle outlasts the belt strap in most cases. Aquila Fashions provides belt strap replacement services for customers who wish to keep their beloved buckles. To have your belt strap replaced with AF’s full-grain leather belt straps, you can:

• bring your current belt directly down to our factory
• bring your current belt to our bazaar stalls
• arrange to have Keching meet you to take a look at your current belt
• follow the online steps below

To replace your belt strap

Step 1: buckle structure

Choose which buckle structure best describes your buckle from the following:

Step 2: buckle width

In multiples of 5mm, what is the width of your current belt strap? Eg 20mm, 25mm, 30mm etc.

Step 3: colour

Choose the colour of your new full-grain belt strap from the following:

You can compare with belts in our catalog for full-grain leather belts for a better idea of the colours.

Step 4: model

Pricing corresponds to the model of the belt strap. Choose the model of your new full-grain belt strap from the following:

Step 5: length

Please indicate the desired length in inches.

Price list

To purchase

Please order or place inquiries with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

Copy and paste

For your convenience, copy and paste the following in your email:

structure of buckle: indicate

width (mm) : 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm (delete according)

colour: indicate

model: indicate

length (inches): indicate

What to expect

If necessary, your current belt will be left with us till the belt strap is properly replaced. As soon as it is completed, we will contact and deliver your new belt to you.

Why buy full-grain leather belts

Other reasons aside, belts made of full-grain leather are the best because they are most durable.

Departmental stores mostly sell belts that are made of “coated split”, which is also genuine leather. However, a “split” is but genuine leather with its most valuable epidermis removed. This causes a cosmetic problem because the surface is rough (see picture), unlike the epidermis which is smooth. Therefore the solution to making a cosmetically undesirable split saleable is to coat the surface with a layer of paint or polymer, hence the name “coated split”.

Problems with coated split belts:

1. there is an intrinsic weakness, ie there is a fracture, between the layers of coat and the split. Any force or pressure applied along the belt results in the separation between the two layers, ie the coat peels off the split. This occurrence is most frequent in the areas surrounding the buckle because of the bending and twisting in order to fasten the belt.
2. the polymer and the split dries independently of each other. While the split continuously absorbs moisture and oil from the wearer of the belt, the nonabsorbent polymer eventually dries which results in cracks or peeling as in point 1.

Why buy full-grain leather belts:

1. No points of fracture along the entire length of belt, unlike the fracture between the layers of polymer and the split.
2. Continued use of the full-grain leather belt moisturizes the entire length of the strap including the epidermis, preventing it from drying and hence does not crack.
3. Full-grain leather seasons with use to become more beautiful.

Aquila Fashions sells only belts made of full-grain leather.

Read more belts trivia

• 916 gold buckles; buckle you can’t bear to throw away after the strap wears out

Welcome to Aquila Fashions Pte Ltd

Welcome to Singapore and welcome to Aquila Fashions, Singapore’s one and only custom tailor for belts.

Aquila Fashions Pte Ltd was established in 1980 and we have since grown from supplying the growing number of Singapore’s visitors with exceptional quality full-grain leather belts, to securing a niche market in the belts replacement service.

Be it our customers’ beloved regular buckles, branded buckles or even custom made gold buckles, we extend their lifespans by replacing their worn out belt straps with a piece of AF’s finest full-grain leather belt strap. This service complements Singapore’s world-renowned custom tailoring service right down to the essential but understated item, the belt.

While custom tailoring your suits or dresses in Singapore, consider custom tailoring a few belts to go with them too. Enjoy your trip in Singapore, and we look forward to hearing from you! Featured below is a customer’s 916 gold buckle affixed with AF’s full-grain leather belt strap. Click on the picture to find out more.

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1. at our retail shop To be updated

Co-opened with TPY177 Furniture, find our belts display stands organized by types of leather in our retail shop. Gain an insight into belts commonly sold in the departmental stores by comparing with Aquila Fashions’ genuine leather belts. Opening in 3 months in October 2010. Address: Blk 218 Bedok North St 1 #01-19

2. at our factory	3. online	4. at bazaars
Singapore’s only custom tailor and manufacturer of belts. Find Aquila Fashions’ most comprehensive range of products here. Address: 1 Kaki Bukit Ave 3, #09-02, KB – 1, Singapore 416087 Phone: +65 68444293	Begin by clicking on the links in the sidebar on the left.	Calendar function coming soon. In the meantime, please email keching@aquilafashions.com.sg to ask about our coming locations.

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Fun facts: addition of new article

We have added a new article titled “Natural leather” into our Fun Facts page to assist customers to better understand, in laymen terms, how the term “natural leather” come to being, despite leather being the result of an “unnatural” industrial process called tanning.

Please click on “Fun Facts” in the left sidebar to read the article.

Date posted: 5th June 2010

Leather vintage belts: new look for page

Like our leather fashion belts page, this page previously held a mix ‘n’ match function but we have decided to feature individual leather fashion belts instead, putting them side by side. The comparison will allow our customers to better understand their choices and self-assemble their belts together more effectively. Please click on the brown-brown leather vintage belt below to enter our leather fashion belts catalog.

Date posted: 15th May 2010

Leather fashion belts: new look for page

This page previously held a mix ‘n’ match function but we have decided to feature individual leather fashion belts instead, putting them side by side. The comparison will allow our customers to better understand their choices and self-assemble their belts together more effectively. Please click on the red leather slim-belt below to enter our leather fashion belts catalog.

Date posted: 15th April 2010

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Leather mouse pads: new colours

From the previous collection of 3 leather mouse pads colours, we have increased it to 6. Please click on mouse pad below to view entire collection.

Date posted: 1st April 2010

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Leather laptop sleeve (Checker)

Inspired by Keching’s shoes, we overcame a manufacturing difficulty using the weaving technique, which  allowed us to use our premium oil-tanned leather in this preppy-look leather laptop sleeve.

Date posted: 13th March 2010

Leather laptop sleeve (maroon)

In complement to our current brown oil-tanned nubuck leather laptop sleeve, Aquila Fashions presents our new maroon leather laptop sleeve for customers who prefer a professional corporate look. Please click on image below to view more pictures.

Date posted: 26th January 2010

Aquila Fashions Pte Ltd is proud to present “The Game of Life”! A group of year 3 Ngee Ann poly tourism students, working on their retail sales school project, will put their skills to the test selling leather products from Aquila Fashions! For more details please click on window display below!

When:

14th Jan (Thu), 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

Where:

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Blk 72 Foyer

Who:

Mei Chian, Bang Hao, Jeremy, Wei Jian, Samantha, Jannassa

Date posted: 11th January 2010

Aquila Fashions’ manufacturing capacity yields a vast permutation of variety. This feature page highlights some aspects of belts design such as colour and shape of buckle, colour and type of leather, age and status-appropriateness etc. Before getting lost in the variety, bear in mind AF’s only choice in belts making – full-grain leather.

Featured full-grain leather fashion belts

Click here for more pictures.

To purchase

• Choose from:
  • the featured belts above, or
  • mix ‘n’ match in three simple steps:
    1. Choose your buckle
    2. Choose colour of leather
    3. Choose between premium, roughback, calf premium and stitchless models

• We welcome belt strap replacement and retrofitting requests for customers’ existing buckles.
• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.

Please order or place inquiries with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

Leather business belts

Featured full-grain leather business belts

Click here for catalog.

To purchase

• Choose from:
  • the featured belts above, or
  • mix ‘n’ match in two simple steps:
    1. Choose your buckle
    2. Choose between premium, roughback, calf premium and stitchless models

• We welcome belt strap replacement and retrofitting requests for customers’ existing buckles.
• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.

Please order or place inquiries with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

A contemporary fashion belts collection boasting unique and effective complement between the colours of  canvas and leather.

Click here for catalog.

To purchase

• Choose from:
  • the featured belts above, or
  • mix ‘n’ match in two simple steps:
    1. Choose your buckle
    2. Choose colour of leather for leather vintage belt, or canvas model for regular vintage belt.

• We welcome belt strap replacement and retrofitting requests for customers’ existing buckles.
• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.

Please order or place inquiries with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

All our belts are hand-made right here in Singapore.

Aquila Fashions leather laptop sleeves sport minimalist designs, employing minimal components and stitches. This accentuates the qualities of our leather in their full glory.

Doubles as a leather document folder.

Our pride: the prototype

We thank Ms Cheryl for requesting a leather laptop sleeve tailored to her laptop on Valentines’ Day in 2007, at the National University of Singapore. Ever since then we have added laptop sleeves to our list of prized leather products. Her unconstrained use of her Aquila sleeve over a year and a half has yielded beautiful impressions on the leather. After a round of refurbishing, Cheryl’s laptop sleeve is still in use today as prime marketing material for Aquila Fashions. Click here to see Cheryl’s laptop sleeve.

iPad sleeves and iPad cases coming soon.

Product description

Manufacture location:

Made in Singapore, by local Singaporeans.

Dimensions:

Tailored to laptop’s measurements.

Designs available:

Click here for more pictures.

To purchase

• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.
• Manufactured in limited numbers.

Arrange an appointment

We base our measurements of our customers’ laptops sleeves on:

• URLs provided of the model and dimensions of their laptops, or
• arrange a meeting with Keching to take the measurements of the laptops via the old-school method of measuring tapes.

Please inquire / arrange an appointment with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

Our leather wallets collection features functional designs ideal for personal use or as a practical gift. Choose between 3-card+coin-pouch and 6-card wallets.

Click here for catalog.

To purchase

• Price of one wallet: SGD 30.00
• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.

Please order with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

Aquila leather mouse pads are ideal for personal use, door gifts and corporate gifts because it is a practical item used everyday. Pay particular attention to the immediate region surrounding the stitches. Impressed by a priced sewing machine, it adds a subtle touch of class to our all-leather mouse pads.

Dimensions:

8.5 inches by 6.5 inches

Other properties:

Our leather mousepads absorb hand-perspiration and is effective against sweaty palms. This makes them ideal for both regular and gaming use.

Colours available:

Click here for catalog.

To Purchase

• Price of one mousepad (without embossment): SGD 15.90
• Embossment plate costs SGD 30.00 on average. Advisable only for bulk orders.
• We provide free delivery in Singapore for all purchases.
• We ship internationally.

Please order with Keching via:

• his email at keching@aquilafashions.com.sg, or
• his mobile at +65 96637673

Our belts are categorized into four models. When browsing our belts, you might like to refer to the following:

• Premium:
  • Standard model of all our belts
  • Both surfaces of the belt are made of the epidermis, ie the outermost layer, of the cow-hide. Compared to the roughback, essentially two times of the material is used
• Roughback:
  • Budget version of all our belts
  • Only the top surface of the belt is made of the epidermis of the cow-hide
• Stitchless:
  • A single unaltered strap cut form the original cow-hide
• Calf premium:
  • Made of calf, ie baby cow, hide
  • Softer than premium model
  • Available only in black colour

916 gold buckles; buckle you can’t bear to throw away after the strap wears out

Featured below is a customer’s 916 gold buckle affixed with Aquila Fashions’ premium full-grain leather belt strap.

The gold buckle’s shape has changed, but it remains untarnished. When necessary, it can be remoulded into its original shape.

In most cases, the belt strap wears out earlier than the buckle. This is especially so when the buckles are of solid brass make, or are made of precious metals as in the 916 gold buckle above. Aquila Fashions will replace worn out belt straps to customers’ beloved buckles with a genuine full-grain leather belt strap.

Read more belts trivia

• Why buy full-grain leather belts and not coated split belts from departmental stores