Is it a medieval torture device or a belt? Depends how tight you cinch it we supposed.

The real question is: Yay or Nay?

To be fair we’ll show you what it looks like as part of an outfit after the jump.

This Burberry Prorsum Harlech studded belt is going for $995 on Net-a-Porter.

We will say that the matching purse seems to make a slightly less violent fashion statement, and would certainly be useful against muggers.

Let us know what you think in the comments below.