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"Domin Le" made harness - shoulder belts, using only natural leather and high-quality belt accessories. Handmade.

A little bit of history

        Harness- shoulder belt was invented by French in the Napoleonic Empire. It was maded of various lengths and widths of leather belts that cross imposed on a soldier's shoulder with a specially made leather scabbard sword, knife, and later firearms. During World War II begins to distinguish between German, French and Russian shoulder belts.

       Up to 20th century second half of the shoulder belt was regarded only as men, army equipment. If a woman put on a shoulder belt, it was only if she served in the army. But the era of sexual awakening in 20th century 70-ies leather shoulder belts successfully entered the sex industry as an erotic accessory. This is also the reason, why many women belts associate primarily with sexual topics.

        Women harness in the fashion industry came in 21th century, when the designers on the provocative fashion background began to use these belts in military theme. Mostly shoulder belts was seen in the talented American designer Prabal Gurung fashion shows. Mainly because of his collections, harness began to be perceived as a new fashion trend.

        Definitely designers did not suspect, what effect will provoke in critics and society so brutal accessory. But harness are become fond by many fashion ladies. For the basic idea become the contrast game between the rough masculine and soft feminine, strength and beauty joining.

        It turned out, that recognizable accessory easily could change the shape, color, material and connection ways. In shows were presented shoulder belts with unexpected designs and placement on the garment. In some places the accent was on the front part of the garment, but in some places belt adorned the rear only. Designers paid great attention to the appearance of the belt, in parallel straight belts found specimens with complex wickerworks, metallic studs, rings, etc..

       Appeared important recommendations for harness wear - clothes under the shoulder belts better to choose in solid color, without unnecessary details and ornamentation. Therefore, combative accessory fits well together with simple T-shirts, blouses, classic long dresses, tank tops, shirts, tunics. Unlike genuine army harness, fashionable shoulder belts has color variety. Choosing harness can schedule outplay costume or accessory contrasts, or to create a harmonious compatibility. On some BCBGMAXAZRIA fashion house models harness is practically invisible, it blends in with the lines of the garment and becomes its sequel, or conclusion.

        For those, who do not like contrasted and challenging forms, can suggest a more peaceful, pastel harness version, that fit together very well with dresses and blouses in the same tone. With harness is possible to reduce or provide the necessary slack for the clothes.

        Harness can be worn not only on the chest or back, but also on the shoulders, legs, hips, etc.. This is a good way to draw attention to the desired part of the body.