The Button Queen

July 28th 2014

Last week I discovered The Button Queen, on Marylebone Lane in London. It’s hard to believe I’ve never been in before; I don’t think I will ever select buttons for tailoring from anywhere else. The Button Queen has been around sin...

The Button Queen

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i believe they have moved now.they are based in west wales but have an online purchase https://www.thebuttonqueen.co.uk/...

ClothJuly 28th 2014

How to pick buttons for a suit

June 14th 2013

Simon,

 I am a loyal fan in San Francisco. Your style, commentary and photos are extremely helpful in navigating the bespoke world, and more importantly, developing my style. Question: my tailor is making a navy three-piece suit, single breasted...

How to pick buttons for a suit

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In my experience it's not normal, no, but I can also see some tailors thinking the customer might not have a particular preference. It's an easy thing to change if you ask them to...

SuitsJune 14th 2013

Buttons from Duttons

April 9th 2010

Since I posted a few weeks ago that I had sourced some rather nice mussell-shell buttons from Duttons in York, I’ve had quite a few enquiries about them. A couple of readers asked about international shipping and one or two tailors have ask...

Buttons from Duttons

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That's so cool, thanks for posting a link!...

April 9th 2010

Buying buttons for bespoke

January 6th 2010

Buttons are a subtle way to add personality to a suit, odd jacket or even overcoat. But it pays to keep them subtle. It’s easy enough to sew on a suit button, though I recommend experimenting with something inexpensive first. Just make sure you...

Buying buttons for bespoke

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Hi Kevin, Have you tried Bernstein & Banleys, as covered here?...

January 6th 2010