Hermès Constance H Belt 32 mm, Reversible Black Box and Gold Epsom, Gilt Buckle, Z Stamp 1996, Size 65
Hermès Constance H Belt 32 mm, Reversible Black Box and Gold Epsom, Gilt Buckle, Z Stamp 1996, Size 65
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The Hermès Constance belt in its most classic pairing: a polished gilt H buckle on a reversible strap of black smooth leather and gold Epsom, stamped Z for 1996.
The Piece
Introduced in the 1970s and named for the same Constance clasp that closes the house's celebrated bag, the H belt is one of the most recognisable accessories Hermès makes. Its system is simple and brilliant: a reversible strap, black on one side and gold on the other, held in an interchangeable buckle, so one belt answers two wardrobes. Vintage examples are prized for their weight and their warmer gilding.
This belt dates to 1996, marked with the Z blind stamp beside the size 65 on the strap tab. The front is smooth black leather, the reverse is the house's gold, a warm tan in grained Epsom calf with ivory saddle stitching and the Hermès Paris Made in France heat stamp. The 32 mm H buckle is gold-plated and signed Hermès on the inner bar, and the keeper and post fixing are present and secure.
Size 65 corresponds to a waist of roughly 65 cm at the middle hole, with a total length of 81.5 cm. It sits well on a high waist over trousers or a dress, and turning the strap gives the option of tan with gold for summer.
Details
- Designer: Hermès, Paris
- Season: 1996 (Z stamp)
- Model / ref: Constance H belt, 32 mm, reversible
- Material: Smooth black calf leather; gold Epsom calf reverse; gold-plated buckle
- Colour: Black / Gold (tan) with gold-tone H buckle
- Made in: France
- Tagged size: 65
- Measurements: Width 3.2 cm · Total length 81.5 cm
- Included: Belt strap and H buckle
Condition
- Pre-owned with visible use.
- Wear and fraying to the black edges, most visible near the buckle.
- Light creasing and marks to the gold Epsom side.
- Fine surface scratches to the gilt buckle.
- Stamps clear; buckle closure secure.
Condition grade B on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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