The item came in an elegant hard box. The belt itself came packaged in a lovely velvet pouch which I will definitely be using again! The belt looks and feels very durable and elegant. It is adjustable so I was able to choose the length that best suits my current girth. The clasp on the underside of the buckle must be rotated to disengage the buckle from the ratchet on the belt. So far I am very happy with the quality and appearance of this wonderful product!