For every belt purchased, we will give a belt to a first responder who's on the frontlines of the fires.
Why
Our shop was evacuated from the massive Los Angeles wildfires in January, 2025. We were fortunate to have survived the fires and we were able to make belts from the Belt Brigade, our mobile leather shop retrofitted out of a retired fire truck. We want to express our gratitude to first responders and give back to the community by giving them a belt with every belt purchased.
How
Choose a size and color for your own belt and decide if you want it shipped to you or pick it up from our mobile Belt Brigade.
- Choose the "Ship" option in checkout to have the belt shipped to you.
- You can choose to pick up your belt from the Belt Brigade and get a chance to personalize it with stamping of various designs, initials, or simple words. We will announce our Belt Brigade locations on Instagram @topangacreek. Choose "Pickup in store / Belt Brigade" option during checkout.
- If you're not sure about the color or size, select "TBD" options and make a decision at the Belt Brigade.
If you'd like to also give your own belt to a first responder so that two belts are donated, please follow this link.
The Belt Leather
Handmade leather belts in full grain 8-10 ounce leather. We source the best full grain latigo, skirtting and English Bridle leather in the United States from all three of the major tanneries. Horween, Hermann Oak and Wickett & Craig These three tanneries are what is left of major tanneries in the US with workmanship and methods of proper craftsmanship for tanning leather. Working closely with these tanneries we source batches of leather that will last decades and perhaps a generation or two by using proper techniques for longevity.
Two colors to choose from. Black belt comes with antique silver buckle. Brown belt come with antique brass buckle.
Generally with belts we are pretty consistent but we are also a bit creative each time so each belt is a little different. Ask if you want something specific. These belts and all of our leather goods are handmade so sizing can slightly vary. Stitching color, rivet color and style, straps, attachments, leather color and nuances vary with each unique item we hand craft. Please specify if you have a specific wish. We will do our best to accommodate.
