Have you folks noticed that collars and chokers seem to be really trendy right now? Everywhere I look, femme folks are wearing bondage and kink-coded pieces like this vegan leather O-ring collar as fashion accessories. As a kinkster, this is both awesome (in that it makes it less noticeable to wear a collar in public) and really annoying (in that it makes it harder to spot each other in the wild.)

The line between what constitutes a choker and what constitutes a collar is… flimsy. Ultimately I think the distinction comes down to the meaning you ascribe to it. I was originally planning to say that a choker is a fashion accessory whereas a collar has symbolism attached, but this isn’t necessarily true. Regardless of what you call it, today’s review piece – this vegan leather O-ring collar/choker from Bijoux Indiscrets – is a thing of beauty.

Ethically-Made Glamour?

Like every piece in Bijoux Indiscrets’ Maze collection of BDSM wear, this collar is made of faux leather made of polyurethane from recycled materials. This means it is both environmentally conscious and certified vegan! A major plus for those of us who love leather but feel weird about the animal cruelty implications of the real thing, yet are also concerned about the eco implications of plastic-based faux leathers. This is something I’ve grappled with in choosing between real leather and faux leather kink toys and fetishwear, because neither option feels entirely right or uncomplicated.

I suspect the real answer, here, is nuanced and based in harm reduction rather than perfection. Buy pieces you really love, buy the best quality you can afford, and use or wear them for years. At the time of revising and updating this post, I’ve had this collar for over seven years and it’s still going strong and looking beautiful.

I particularly love the Bijoux Indiscrets MAZE range because their faux leather looks and feels so close to the real thing. (It doesn’t, however, have the same smell, so be aware of that if scent is an important part of leather kink for you.) After wearing my Bijoux MAZE collar over and over, I’ve also noticed that it has somewhat “broken in” to my body and become slightly softer and more supple over time, though obviously not to the same extent as real leather.

Bijoux Indiscrets O-Ring Collar/Choker: Simple, Elegant and Comfortable

There are all kinds of elaborate, ornate and fancy collars available. However, sometimes elegant simplicity is what’s called for. The Maze O-ring collar/choker is a slender black band with a simple ring at the front, which is both decorative and functional (ideal for attaching a leash, for example!)

When I first wrote this review, the Maze O-ring collar was also available in brown. Sadly, that one seems to have discontinued.

The Maze collar is also super comfortable and easy to wear. On its first outing, I wore it all evening at a party, and it was so comfy that we were half way through our two hour drive home before I remembered I was still wearing it. I have to tell you, this collar plus a Doxy t-shirt is the ultimate in “post-sex-party chic.”

One Size Fits Most

I really like the simple fastening mechanism on this collar. Instead of a buckle, you close it by poking a small peg through one of the holes. This makes it easy to put on and take off by myself, without needing any help. The downside is that it is not lockable, so if you’re after a collar that can be locked into place, this is not the one. The Bijoux Indiscrets O-ring collar is adjustable from a minimum circumference of 12.2″ up to a maximum of 16.14″, to fit the vast majority of wearers.

Bijoux Indiscrets O-Ring Choker: The Perfect Everyday Collar

I adore not only this collar but the entire range. Pair your Maze choker with a leash and cuffs for kinky play, with a harness for bondage-inspired glamour, or with some nipple pasties for burlesque-style sex appeal.

The Maze choker/collar retails for $30/£23, making it one of the less expensive pieces in the Maze collection. Eco-conscious, bondage-inspired beauty at an affordable price.

Thank you to Bijoux Indiscrets for sending me this piece to review. Affiliate links appear in this post. All views are mine.