On motorcycle saddles into the fashion world
When Belstaff was founded in 1924 by Eli Belovitch and Harry Grosberg, the founders had a clear vision. Using the water-repellent and breathable fabric “Wax Cotton”, the label brought robust protective clothing onto the market. The padded jackets quickly won over. Light but durable – the designs quickly became very popular. Pilots, mountaineers, soldiers and, above all, bikers carried the jackets into the world.
The British textile crisis at the end of the 20th century caused a brief slump in the brand's popularity. It wasn't until 2011 that today's luxury label was able to reinvent itself under CEO Harry Slatkin and designer Martin Cooper. A short time and a large-scale campaign later, Belstaff returned to the fashion world. First the label conquered New York Fashion Week, then many well-known cities with their own stores. The brand's repertoire has long since grown beyond biker jackets. After a few changes, Belstaff is now under British ownership again. Under Delphine Ninous, the brand's ongoing lines are again united in the hands of a single designer for the first time. Today, Belstaff offers Brit-chic looks, men's and women's ready-to-wear collections and accessories, embodying an adventurous lifestyle that is reminiscent of the brand's heritage.
Famous Belstaff wearers
Belstaff gained great fame not least because of the countless stars and well-known faces who brought the brand's clothing into the public eye. From Lawrence of Arabia to revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who wore the brand’s Trialmaster leather jacket on a mission in Latin America, there are a whole host of famous fans. Racing driver Sammy Miller also trusted the quality of the label. Even pilot Amelia Earhart wore a Belstaff trench on her flights. They are, among others, responsible for the record-breaking breakthrough: in 1948, 40,000 models of the “Black Prince Motorcycle” jacket were sold in just one year. Belstaff is also conquering Hollywood. Stars like George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio wore the designer pieces across the cinema screens.
Order designer pieces from Belstaff Second Hand at Buddy&Selly
You can find the brand's sophisticated pieces in the designer second hand online shop Buddy&Selly. Here you can purchase the traditional pieces in excellent condition. The designer second hand range includes numerous Belstaff clothing from the collections for men and women. The lifestyle brand is well represented in the Buddy&Selly Shop with its unique designs for a modern and adventurous fashion expression. In the online selection of the designer second hand shop you will find, among other things, the label's most popular jackets, which countless celebrities cannot do without.
