The look and feel of genuine ostrich skin differs distinctly from the more traditional group of exotic skins. Its matte almost antique finish gives it a slightly more casual feel and the nature of the skin pattern with its distinctive quills means that there is an inevitable tonality in the skin colour, with the quills appearing darker than the smoother skin. This tonality, particularly in this dark brown colour gives the belt a lovely rich feel and makes it ideal to pair with all sort of outfits and colours, from earth tones to navy. We chose to pair the strap with a slightly weighty gunmetal finish buckle to give the belt a smart casual feel, we particularly like how the buckle finish picks up the brown tones of the leather. You can wear this belt for both casual and smart casual situations - it will be a really timeless addition to any wardrobe.