Vintage Inspirations- Fall 2017: All Buttoned Up ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of September 18th

carla rey

VFG Member
This Fall, several designers are featuring buttons as more than just a simple fastener. As seen here in designs by Adeam, rows of buttons can be both functional and fabulous!

Many vintage garments include special buttons that are unique in material or placement, from the single giant button used to close a 1940s swing coat, to the rows of tiny, covered buttons adorning an elegant evening gown. Fancy fasteners of metal, glass, rhinestones, wood, etc. make many vintage pieces extra special.

For this VI, include your best beautifully buttoned garments--carded or loose vintage buttons are welcome, too. Line up button-trimmed pieces like coats, jackets and separates (including menswear), evening wear and accessories like hats and shoes, that are all buttoned up!

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Modern photo credits: both by Adeam, fall/winter 2017, from elle.com
 
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These are all from my sold archives:

I just realized this 1940s dress has appeared in three incarnations for me over the past six years or so—
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1950s red wool dress with plenty o' buttons—
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50s check jacket with huge dark shell buttons—
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30s suit with spherical buttons—
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From my sold archives.

Beautiful miniature French Victorian era enameled button
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Antique 1880s green silk and velvet bustle gown with hidden buttons under the bodice placket.
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1960s vintage unworn flats with button trim

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Fun 1960s box purse with big button trim
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Vintage navy blue 1950s child hat with buttons
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