I purchased these panties a little over a month ago. I am very pleased with how they turned out. The hardware looks great and is very functional. Anoeses made this piece in green and it looks great with the dual layers of green leather. The panties look as if they are armor plated! While the front piece is designed to be removed, the single buckle holding everything together works well in the back for quick release in case the contents of the panties are needed Similar to the Ansgar, you feel as if a leather gloves hand is holding your genitalia throughout the day.