About Us
Founded by two expert leather workers and silversmiths in Santa Fe, Tom Taylor offers a collection of belts, buckles, bags, jewelry, and fine accessories that are handcrafted to order by artisans in New Mexico and across the Southwestern United States.
Tom Taylor is a showcase for artists who create traditional American handcrafts from superior, sustainable materials. Each piece in our collection is made by hand, one at a time, just for you.
Built on a heritage of craftsmanship
Tom Taylor's history is rooted in the lives of Tom and Jean Taylor, two traveling silversmiths, leather workers, and equestrians who were brought together by their love of horses. Tom was renowned for his world-class saddles. The couple began their journey into the belt and buckle business by exhibiting their personal leather work and silver work at trade shows across the country, until their success inspired the Taylors to set up shop here in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Tom Taylor, 108 E. San Francisco Street. Santa Fe, NM
Becoming a New Mexico legend
Sadly, Tom passed away, leaving Jean Taylor to carry on our commitment to craftsmanship. Jean used her expert knowledge to connect with the finest silversmiths and leather workers in the country, expanding our collection of buckles to include local New Mexico artists, and the belt selection grew to showcase the work of the finest American leather artists. Under Jean’s guidance and expertise, the shop flourished, and Tom Taylor came to be known for legendary, handcrafted-to-order belts and buckles. In 2010, Jean Taylor retired, leaving Tom Taylor in the hands of Kim and Philip Spiers.
New owner, Kim Spiers, with Jean Taylor
Preserving American craftsmanship
Tom Taylor connects traditional artisans with the people who value their attention to craftsmanship. That’s why the Spiers family chose to keep Tom’s and Jean’s tradition alive by offering the finest belts and buckles our artists can craft. We have continued nourishing our relationships with local artists, while offering pieces from artists that are new to our shop, building on Tom and Jean Taylor’s legacy. Tom Taylor now curates a distinctive line of purses, fine jewelry, and accessories that are handmade by the top artisans in the Southwest.
People love our artists’ work
“I purchased my first belt while visiting the Sante Fe store over ten years ago. I have since purchased belts and buckles, with the wonderful assistance of their qualified and honest sales staff over the telephone and online. All products are of the highest quality and just as described in their online catalogue. If one is looking for an original belt or buckle, Tom Taylor is the first and last place to look!"
–Jed W, Collierville, TN
“I can’t speak highly enough of Tom Taylor Belts and Buckles! The man who assisted us in selecting the belt/buckle combo was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. I still wear the belt just about every day I wear jeans. Thank you, Tom Taylor!"
–Mary Ann H, Glenwood AL
Come for a visit
You’ll find our shop in the historic La Fonda Hotel, just off the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, the artisan capital of the US.
People always tell us they remember the smell of our fine leather goods from their first visit to our shop. That’s how we know Tom Taylor’s tradition keeps going.
We’d love to see you in Santa Fe. Come browse our collection, and we’ll be proud to help you find exactly what you’d like, by an artist whose vision matches your style.
Tom Taylor
108 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM
505-984-2231
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
