First of all, the belt isn't black, it's dark brown. the coating has worn off after 1 month, i don't even wear it every day and it looks so worn that i'm about to throw it away. It was a waste of money and I am completely disappointed, I have a Kenneth Cole Reversible Black and Brown jet belt that I have had for probably 2 years and it is the same shape as this one. I will never buy Perry Ailes again.