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Who would wear paintings as buttons?

April 17, 2013

Who Would Wear Paintings As Buttons?

Who would wear paintings as buttons? The Cooper-Hewitt has the full story of these remarkable fasteners – and it purportedly…

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Blazer Buttons - Classics found at Cable Car Clothiers San Francisco

February 19, 2013

Blazer Buttons – Classics Found At Cable Car Clothiers San Francisco

abitofcolor: Blazer Buttons – Classics found at Cable Car Clothiers San Francisco.  There are a million choices when it comes…

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Getting Your Buttons Down

October 8, 2012

Getting Your Buttons Down

Knowing how to properly sew on a button is perhaps one of the most useful clothes-related skills you can pick…

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It’s On eBay: Ten-Piece Holland & Sherry Blazer Button Set

April 2, 2011

It’s On EBay: Ten-Piece Holland & Sherry Blazer Button Set

One of the most impactful and reasonably-priced aesthetic alterations you can make to a blazer is button replacement. I have…

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Here’s a thrifting tip - that works at regular stores, too

March 19, 2011

Here’s A Thrifting Tip – That Works At Regular Stores, Too

One sign of a high-quality dress shirt is natural buttons. Plastic buttons are cheaper and more durable than mother of…

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Ambrosi pants

September 27, 2010

Ambrosi Pants

Ambrosi pants via A Rugged Old Salt. A button fly doesn’t really have much of a functional advantage.  It’s a…

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Q and Answer: The Three-Roll-Two

March 10, 2010

Q And Answer: The Three-Roll-Two

Benjamin writes to ask: I inherited a handful of my grandfather’s tasteful suits a few years ago and am slowly…

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Q and Answer: What's With the Weird Buttoning System on Men's Trousers?

November 24, 2009

Q And Answer: What’s With The Weird Buttoning System On Men’s Trousers?

Abby writes from snowy Canada: my boyfriend bought a vintage ralph lauren tweed suit on ebay but only the jacket…

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Q and Answer: Brass or Horn Buttons on a Navy Sport Coat?

November 23, 2009

Q And Answer: Brass Or Horn Buttons On A Navy Sport Coat?

Jordan writes: I just bought a navy blue blazer from a thrift store.  The blazer came with old brass buttons…

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