Substanz for Artavazd Paris — FW26 Collection

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Artavazd Paris, Substanz was commissioned to develop two custom belts for the brand’s FW26 collection.

The brief was precise: the belts needed to complement the garments without competing with the dresses and their intricate, custom-developed floral prints. In response, we developed a series of buckle-less belts with fully concealed hardware, creating a clean, uninterrupted silhouette.

Snap fastenings were seamlessly integrated into the garment structure, remaining invisible from every angle while allowing for up to 15 cm of size adjustment.

The belts were printed in Italy using the collection’s bespoke floral motif and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Each piece is entirely saddle-stitched by hand, including the straps, and finished with multiple layers of protective sealer and premium edge paint for durability and a refined finish.

Material & Craftsmanship

  • Custom-developed floral print

  • Printing in Italy

  • Buckle-less construction

  • Fully concealed snap fastening

  • Up to 15 cm adjustability

  • Hand saddle-stitched construction

  • Multi-layer protective sealer

  • Premium edge paint

This project reflects Substanz’s approach to material sourcing, product development and prototyping, translating a designer’s visual language into carefully considered fashion accessories. Working alongside brands and designers, Substanz explores sustainable materials, biomaterials and innovative material solutions to create refined products that combine aesthetics, functionality and craftsmanship.

A pair of white leather sandals with a colorful floral pattern on the straps, resting on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a floral dress with pink and green prints, featuring buttons and a belt at the waist.
Back view of a woman wearing a white dress with large pink and green floral print, standing against a gray textured wall.
A floral-patterned pet harness resting on a wooden table with a plant and a metallic wall in the background.
Multiple white straps with floral pattern including pink, green, and beige colors, overlapping and laid out on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a vertical strip of white textured material with stitching on both sides, set against a nearby wooden surface with a shadow.
White belt with a floral pattern on the outer side, lying on a white surface against a plain white background.
Two white belts with floral patterns, one with pink and red flowers, the other with beige flowers and green leaves, on a white textured surface background.
Close-up of a white leather belt with pink and green floral pattern, coiled on a light-colored surface.