An exceptional 1970s Lesley Slight waist belt in vivid fuchsia pink. The broad, curved front is crafted from buttery soft leather, decorated with an intricate pattern of punched circles and triangular cutwork. A matching pink python skin panel adds texture at the back, while two gilt buckles fasten at either side of the waist.
Lesley Slight trained in fine art and textiles before establishing a design career in London, later returning to painting in Dorset. Her accessories are represented in museum collections including the V&A, which holds a leather handbag and belt dating from 1970–1971. Her career also included prestigious glove commissions for royal wedding gifts. This belt captures the individuality that makes her work so rewarding to discover: expressive colour, decorative leatherwork and a shape that remains eminently wearable.
The brilliant fuchsia shade makes this a wonderful focal point for an outfit. Wear it over a simple shirt with jeans, cinch a fluid maxi dress or add a flash of pink to black tailoring. A collectible piece with plenty of life ahead of it, ready to be worn and enjoyed.
In exceptional vintage condition for its age, with supple leather and beautifully preserved detail.
Details
- Designer: Lesley Slight
- Era: 1970s
- Colour: fuchsia pink
- Materials: leather and python skin
- Broad, curved waist belt
- Decorative punched and cutwork leather front
- Matching fuchsia python skin back panel
- Two gilt side buckles
- Dark backing
- Labelled Lesley Slight, Made in England
- Condition: exceptional vintage condition for its age
