Fashion - Women > Belts

This Spring/Summer 2010 season, loose-fitting garments are completely on-trend. From tunics and tanks to shells and shirt-dresses, relaxed and easy are your key style words.

That's one reason I'm loving Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa's intricately-designed leather belts. His waist-wrapping leather belts feature details like punch-through leather, zippers, and - in this case - studs.

At first glance, this glamourous belt looks completely metallic. Those gunmetal pyramid studs cover triple strands of suede, which cross-over in the center. This belt makes a sophisticated statement without losing any edge - picture it juxtaposed over a feminine silk tunic, or loose-fitting frilly dress. It's a chic way to cinch your waist and show off your shape.

_{Alaïa cross-over studded suede belt, $2460, Net-A-Porter}