LALOON
I have posted many pictures of my Christopher Ross belt collection, but another line of vintage belts that I'm pretty passionate about is Laloon. Laloon is a mysterious line, and almost impossible to find. I have managed to collect only 5 of them over time. Pictured below is my elephant. It's hard to tell how large he is, but he's huge, 8 inches wide.
The lion. This one has a very interesting face.
Lastly…the Horse. I've been looking for the horse forever. I was so excited to see it on E-bay. I knew it existed, but I had never seen it until mine arrived. It's really incredible. It's 10 inches by 5 inches. Really massive. They are all like small animal sculptures…I think that's why I like them so much. I'm assuming they were all made in the 80's, but it's impossible to find even a scrap of information about Laloon. If anybody out there knows more, please share.
I just took a load of Mimi buckles to the local shoe repair to have belts made for them..I should have them up on the site in a couple of weeks. There are a lot of great tigers and other cats. I'll let you know when they are up.
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These are stunning! Thanks for introducing another facinating vintage designer! x
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What a great collection! So gorgeous. I bet they look great on!
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it’s amazing that you know specifically about these different belt designers. it’s your own little niche.
Oh wow, those are so gorgeous you could just display them somewhere, and I can imagine they’re even more beautiful as a belt!
I agree with PretPP! I’m learning about Cristopher Ross and now Laloon animal buckles from you. I’ve found myself properly seduced by these belts. Thank you for sharing with us your loves!
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oh my god!!! they are so gorgeous!! i love all of them and i really think tey are a piece of art!!
really great buckles…I’m not a horsey-girl, but I think I like the horse the best!
Wow, you continue to blow me away with your knowledge and collection of vintage accessories. These are absolutely gorgeous, are they as sough after as the Christopher Ross buckles? I’d love to see an outfit with the horse, can’t image how huge he would be on you.
Wow I really I dig these. The animals are so cool and since tigers are my favorite animal, I’m smitten.
absolutely stunning.
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The horse is beautiful
and the elephant is too!
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wOw!
those are really incredible pieces!
i fell in love with the lion so much!
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I was on ebay today and I happened to see a unicorn Christopher Ross buckle. If you hadn’t seen it yet I wanted to give you the heads up.
i will kill to have one of those!!!…hahaha they’re so pretty…unfortunately i’m from Chile…nothing comes here, i’m lucky to have like Nine West and Aldo hahaha…i love your daughter’s blog and yours…
They’re all stunning, but 10 x 5″? How much do those things weigh?
Yes! I want to see these belts actually being worn!! I’m trying to imagine how big the leather belt would need to be to support something this massive!
wow these are so interesting. they are like minaiture wearable antiques. would love to see one styled into an outfit! think it would look really great.
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Judy you are the queen of vintage belts! probably the best collection in the blogosphere.. I esp adore the Lion with the stones, such an amazing statement piece..
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I have a belt buckle that was my Mother’s. It’s gold and a lion…I need to find it. Maybe it’s a Laloon…very similar if my memory isn’t completely fried yet.
They are all gorgeous, especially the Horse one. Incredible!
Ooh, these are lovely!
Hi, just had to leave a note for you to say what a beautiful blog you have here. Interesting, creative posts and great pictures as well – perfect ! Thank you for sharing them and best wishes…
The horse is really beautiful..very intricate.
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i love that horse.
simply breathtaking
it’s all been said, but WOW, unbelievable, esp. the horse buckle
love, love, love this post! u are a wealth of info. can’t wait til u put up the mimi belts!!
keep up the amazing work!!
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Elephants and tigers and horses– oh my! You’re making me want to invest in a quality belt buckle!
as I told you in the past, they are amazing art!
I emailed you a pick of it. I’m so damn blind, I can’t read what it says on the back. And it isn’t lions…it’s two horse heads.
Those are awesome! And i think the lion is good. ;D
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Gorgeous! I like the horse and the lion best
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Oh my… I have that Elephant Belt Buckle! I’ve always wondered about it’s origin. I can’t wait to see what you have done with yours.
Interesting, creative posts and great pictures as well – perfect ! Thank you for sharing them and best wishes…
Yes! All gorgeous! I want to see these belts actually being worn!! I’m trying to imagine how big the leather belt would need to be to support something this massive!
This blog is very nice and informative. it is pretty hard task but your post and experience serve and teach me how to prepare for the vintage designe I make.
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I JUST CAME ACROSS A TIGER BELT..IT IS QUITE BEAUTIFUL…DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE PRICING OF THESE..