Story & heritage

Daily Paper is an Amsterdam-based menswear and womenswear fashion brand established in 2012 by three childhood friends; the official about page describes its work as contemporary design fueled by African culture. The Shield Belt is included here as a current, source-grounded expression of the brand’s shield hardware language.

Official Daily Paper product copy presents this piece as: The Shield Belt is a unisex belt crafted from 100% cowhide leather, offering durability and style. It features a distinctive shield buckle, adding a bold, statement-making touch to any outfit. Perfect for elevating your look with a combination of premium leather and unique hardware.

Materials & craft

Construction notes are taken from the official product description for Shield Belt: The Shield Belt is a unisex belt crafted from 100% cowhide leather, offering durability and style. It features a distinctive shield buckle, adding a bold, statement-making touch to any outfit. Perfect for elevating your look with a combination of premium leather and unique hardware.

How to choose & style

Wear Shield Belt as the shield hardware accent in a Daily Paper look: keep surrounding layers simple when the piece carries monogram, shield or logo artwork, and build fuller branded sets when the silhouette is quiet.