When I received the package, I was amazed at the packaging. It comes in a beautiful hard case and the strap is in a velvet pouch, the leather on the strap is beautiful! I bought a gray one to match a pair of shoes and it was just right. I will be buying and giving away more of these belts. Only the packaging itself is more expensive than the belt. Anyone you buy this for will think you paid easily $45-$50. I have bought belts at this price and have never received them in such an impressive packaging. I just can't get used to it. This is a steal for the price, you won't regret this purchase I guarantee you.