I purchased mine in August 2017, it is now February 2018 and the first thing to do is tie the bow. Closer examination of the broken piece reveals a loop of compressed, cellulosic material attached to one another. It looks like paper pulp sandwiched between two thin layers of vinyl with a leather-like embossing. The woven stretch band itself is still good, but the part holding the buckle and the part with the loop are the weakest link in my opinion. , as they are made from this fake material. This is my warning to potential buyers. Purchase at your own risk.