Golden Guardians | Vintage Les Sacs De Léo Rexx Jeweled Leopard Statement Belt
A wonderfully theatrical vintage belt by Léo Rexx, centered by a pair of sculptural gold-tone leopards posed face-to-face like mirrored guardians. Each cat is rendered in substantial textured metal with black enamel spots, sparkling rhinestone collars, and rhinestone-set eyes that catch the light beautifully.
The dramatic buckle is paired with a wide black leather belt featuring geometric cutout detailing, creating a striking contrast between the polished gold-tone cats and the dark leather. At approximately 13 ounces, this is a genuinely substantial accessory—the weight and dimensional construction give it the presence of a piece of jewelry rather than an ordinary belt.
Why We Love It
Because subtlety was clearly never the intention.
The mirrored leopards, jeweled collars, black enamel spots, and sheer scale of the buckle make this an irresistible example of maximalist accessory design. The two cats meeting at the center create an almost heraldic composition, while the black leather keeps all that gold from becoming overly ornate.
Worn over a simple black dress, blazer, jumpsuit, or caftan, very little else is required.
Details
Designer: Léo Rexx
Made in Hong Kong
Black leather belt
Gold-tone sculptural double-leopard buckle
Black enamel leopard spots
Rhinestone collars and eyes
Marked Les Sacs De Léo Rexx
Marked Size SM
Weight: approximately 13 oz.
Measurements
Belt Width: approximately 2.5"
Double Leopard Buckle: approximately 5.25" x 2.75"
Adjustable Waist: approximately 27.5"–32.5"
Condition - Good
Collector’s Notes
Léo Rexx was a New York accessories label known for dramatically styled handbags and belts, with surviving pieces dating primarily to the 1980s and 1990s. Handbags bearing the “Les Sacs de Leo Rexx, New York” label frequently appear in luxurious materials including snakeskin, leather, metallic finishes, and mixed exotic skins, suggesting a brand built around bold materials and high-impact accessories rather than understated basics.
The label’s surviving belts share that same maximalist vocabulary—oversized hardware, textured surfaces, and sculptural buckles. This double-leopard example is an especially theatrical interpretation, combining substantial gold-tone figural metalwork with black enamel spots and sparkling rhinestone collars and eyes.
At approximately 13 ounces, the buckle has the substance of a piece of costume jewelry, making the belt as much an object of decorative design as a functional accessory.