The history of video game popularity in America has been a rocky one; the video game crash of 1983 was particularly distressing. In recent years however, the video game industry has made a heroic comeback; increases in technology have made video games a crucial aspect of American entertainment. As the popularity of video games continues to rise, icons from the industry are becoming popular fashion statements.
Popular sports figures have created a line of brand products, like Tiger Woods Bling being used at a professional golfing training facility as part of the welcome package to its clientele. This Tiger Woods Bling collection contains items that are produced by Inola Castings, like their customized belt buckles, among other items. These branded items, are highly sought after by the general public, and provide a lucrative revenue stream for popular sports figures, music artists, Hollywood stars, and other people…
Sororities and fraternities all search for pledges to initiate. Next, if the sororities or fraternities are interested in making them a pledge, the sororities and fraternities will send an invite. The person wanting to join the fraternity or sorority has the option to accept the invite or decline the invite. Next the person will be required to complete certain tasks, plus visit the sorority or fraternity on pre-determined days. They will also receive a college initiation or pledge pin that…
The origin of belts and belt buckles dates to the Bronze Age, the period between 3300 B.C. and 1200 B.C. Always considered a fashionable choice for attire, it was rare for women’s fashion to incorporate the belt buckle until the Middle Ages, when it began to gain popularity. During the late second and third centuries B.C., the Chinese wore long Tunics with belt buckles adorning the waist. These intricately decorated belts were a status symbol. Common among Germanic invaders, animal…
At Inola Castings, we know about custom made belt buckles and have over 20 years of experience in the field of design and manufacture of quality belt buckles. We use only superior quality materials in our manufacturing process so that our customers can always count on getting an exceptional belt buckle they can enjoy for many years to come. Once upon a time, belt buckles were simple square pieces of metal attached to a leather belt and used to hold…
Belt buckles are excellent for nearly any occasion, albeit it a classy, formal event or a more casual celebration. Belt buckles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including oval, circular, rectangular and custom shapes. Inola Castings offers two base materials – pewter and zinc. The sizes vary from two inches, two-and-a-half inches, three inches, three-and-a-half inches to four inches. The standard thickness is 0.125 inches, but special arrangements can be made for 0.25-inch thickness.
While belt buckles have been around for thousands of years, they became fashionably popular in the Roaring Twenties. As with any item of popularity, many people collect belt buckles. Some people focus on collections with a high monetary value, others on historical collections or those with personal significance. As with any collection, it is important for people to be exceptionally knowledgeable about what they collect or what they desire to begin collecting. Research is the best vestibule for information.