We believe it was the opulent producer Jermaine Dupri who coined the phrase "ballin' out of control," but even the great Don Chi Chi probably had better ways to blow through a quarter million. Apparently some anonymous rich guy overseas commissioned Republica and UK designer Stuart Hughes to craft him the world's most expensive belt.

How much can a belt cost? Well, this tricked out Gucci features 250gms of platinum and 30ct diamond-encrusted monograms, and carries a $256,970 price tag. That's a lot of bread for an accessory that could possibly pop off one of those precious stones just from normal use. This recession-proof baller shouldn't be too worried-Republica made an extra belt just in case.