SimplyAbuDhabi XXXVII

Men’s belts and wallets by Kerry Smith The timeless style and impeccable craftsmanship of South African designers Calie Parese have captured the world’s attention, and made the women’s Signature Tote a waiting-list-only must-have accessory for women. 126 | SIMPLY INFLUENTIAL Now , sisters Catherine and Alice Pearse bring their vision to bear on a range of men’s belts and wallets crafted with the same extraordinary attention to detail, elevated luxury, and passion for the African continent. SIMPLY INFLUENTIAL | 127 True luxury is in the details. The materials, the stitching, the finishing – every element of every luxury piece must be made to the highest standard, with passion for design, and a commitment to creating works of art that will last a lifetime. Calie Parese men’s exotics tick every box. Made to last a lifetime, each belt and wallet is hand- crafted of Nile crocodile leather by the artisans of a third- generation family-run business, specially trained in exotic leathers. Exacting attention is paid to every detail. And that dedication is evident in the final results. In the painstaking process of creation, the edges of the belts and wallets are hand-painted a total of 4 times. This process consists of the artisan precisely painting the edge with primer, letting the primer set, sanding it smooth and repeating this process two more times. Then the final colour coat is applied and set. The belt buckles are handmade and coated in 99 percent pure gold.