what does the h belt buckle stand for

I walked briskly, stepping down the boulevard with confident long strides, my eyes ever so often moving down to my glistening waist, where the pièce de résistance of my outfit lay: the buckle of the H belt. Ah, the H. The enigma of civilization, the symbol that has raised debates in high-fashion circles, and has even puzzled a few into scratching their heads, “What on Earth does the H stand for?”

Now, I must clarify, dear reader, that this is no ordinary H.

This is the H – herald to haute couture, the harbinger to high society, and if I may say, a hint of humor in a world taken far too seriously far too often. But let’s take a look at the gamut this enigmatic letter could represent. First off, there is the actuality that people want the H to stand for “Hermès,” the mythical French fashion house that does scarves at ludicrous prices and has bags that are as expensive as a small island, of course, with the belt in question.

But oh, how demeaning that would be! No, H is definitely so much more than just a brand name. It’s an emblem, a concept, a way of life.

Might the “H” stand for “Hypnotic”? That one would deny at one’s peril, for sure, because nobody can be easily helped not to be hypnotized by the effect on standers-by trying to figure out what in the hell this stuff means and quickly finding themselves lost in that luxurious leather labyrinth.

Perhaps “Hierarchy”? Yes, wearing this belt throws you right up to the upper circles of the social pyramid with Pharaohs, Emperors, and an occasional Tech Billionaire. It, of course, whispers to those who know, “Yes, I too have made questionable financial decisions in the name of fashion.”

Or does the “H” stand for “Humility”? What a paradox, you say? Ah, the irony that the person is showing off his money with an accessory so inconspicuously flashy that only the most sophisticated people would think it might be a show of modesty. Almost like saying, “Well, look at me; I’m so very humble with my unreasonably priced belt.”

And then there’s a possibility that the “H” stands for “heroic.” It takes a true hero to negotiate the fashion faux pas minefield with nothing more than a belt and lots of faith in your style. Of course, “Hilarious,” since it is comic to think that one has worked himself up over a letter that, at the end of the day, is only the eighth character of the alphabet.

If anything, the H belt buckle really is the perfect thing to remind one never to take life too seriously—or, for that matter, fashion. But hey, at the end of the day, it’s all about the small things that make us happy—like a piece of really well-done leather holding up your pants. Ultimately, what does the H belt buckle represent: Hermès, Hypnotic, Hierarchy, Humility, Heroic, Hilarious? It’s a way of representing all those things but somehow not at all. It’s a symbol of the complexity and contradictions inherent in fashion, in humanity, and perhaps, in each of us. Smile wisely and twinkle. When next asked about the H, say, “Whatever you want it to stand for.” Twinkle and walk on, leaving them to think of your genius level of wisdom.