A striking Donna Karan New York waist belt in soft, supple black leather, believed to date from the 1980s. Its broad, curved shape and oversized oval leather-covered buckle bring definition to the waist, with tonal stitching and a small gold-tone prong completing the understated design.
The style evokes the confident simplicity of Karan’s early collections. Following her tenure at Anne Klein, her 1985 debut introduced Seven Easy Pieces: a versatile wardrobe conceived for women moving between work, everyday life and evening occasions. This belt captures that same balance of ease and authority, adding shape and polish without feeling overly formal.
Wear it over a flowing maxi dress or cinch a crisp dress shirt above tuxedo trousers. It is the sort of accessory that pulls an outfit together with very little effort, bringing a sense of relaxed sophistication that feels unmistakably Donna Karan.
In good used vintage condition, with signs of surface wear to the leather and buckle. The leather remains soft and supple, and these marks do not diminish its striking silhouette.
Details
- Brand: Donna Karan New York
- Era: circa 1980s
- Colour: black
- Material: genuine leather
- Broad, shaped waist belt
- Oversized oval leather-covered buckle
- Gold-tone buckle prong
- Tonal stitching
- Labelled size Large
- Made in Italy
- Condition: good used vintage condition, with visible surface wear
