where did the Western Belt Buckle come from? Like many of the cultural and fashion trends in America, western belt buckles came from the movies. At the time in Hollywood when the Cowboy movies were popular, the costume designers wanted their stars to look stylish and distinctive. Belt buckles set them apart. The movie people were not trying to start a fashion trend but that’s what happened. Today Western Belt Buckles are worn proudly by our own president, the governor of California as well as celebrities and movie stars and also my millions of others who want to add a distinctive touch to their wardrobes. Western buckles are highly prized and some custom designed buckles sell for thousands of dollars. On the other hand, these buckles are so popular that they are also available in virtually thousands of affordably priced versions. Buckles today come in all sizes and are made of all kinds of materials such as plastic, silver, wood and even gold. Buckles are made to be seen. Some are covered with costume jewelry and some are covered with diamonds or other precious jewelry. There are even belt buckles that light up and others that transmit digital messages. In every case, the belt buckle has become the fashion accessory that proves individuality.