The sensation a beautiful horn button arouses is akin to the anticipation of taste. I want to eat it, like a wholemeal cookie. I’ll never understand why the Italians prefer corozo.
In black, there isn't that much difference to be honest. The leather will look a little thicker, fold a little thicker, but it's a small thing. It also won't take a high shine as easily
The joy of cordovan – and how to wear and maintain it
Read the commentsI'd certainly recommend Sexton under Nina, yes, and Cifonelli too (they do travel). Perhaps look at those two if you want something more dramatic, and try and compare the styles online, or see them in person to try styles if there isn't too much of…
The velvet jacket and modern evening wear, in Cifonelli
Read the commentsWell, there are certainly different weights of canvas, and then fused or floating, and those two things certainly combine to determine the type of a collar. But the type of material itself is less important
Shirt style: Structure and lining, types and traditions
Read the commentsIt sounds like maybe you moved it around rather than getting rid of it. You might need more of it or more rubbing
Shoes in wet weather: How to deal with rain and salt damage
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I have to agree with you on that! The button above looks great, much better than the button my tailor (Italian) offers…
How could you actually recognize if a button is real horn?
A few ways, but most obviously the alternatives all have the same variegation or pattern on them. If you’re making thousands of plastic buttons, you don’t bother to make each one unique.
Could you please recommend some great sources for horn buttons with two holes and two grooves? I much prefer their look above four-holed models.
Show us the corresponding hand-sewn buttonhole, and the whole affair will begin to get somewhat erotic…
Very aubergine…