It is reported that a button appeared in ancient Greece. At that time, the Greeks knew how to use buttons and loops to fix loose gowns. Until the 13th century, the design of button doors was invented to allow different buttons to fasten clothes firmly. With the development of the times, buttons have become ornaments for dignitaries to show their social status. Materials such as gems and metals are regarded as status symbols, and their use is regulated by law.
After the invention of the casting machine in the 18th century, buttons were produced in large quantities, and their price and status dropped rapidly. Of course, people will think of why the buttons of men's clothing are nailed on the right while the buttons of women's clothing are placed on the left. It is said that in ancient times, the clothes of female nobles were served by servants, so it is more convenient to nail them on the left.
 

Huge family of buttons
Today, buttons are even more indispensable for fashion. Button models range from 16L to 55L in 15 international common sizes, with L(ligne) as the measurement unit, each 1L is equal to 0.635mm, and the measurement size is calculated by its diameter. The materials commonly used to make buttons in today's suits include shell buckles, metal buckles, bone buckles, wire buckles, plastic buckles and wood buckles.
 

Shell buckle
In ancient times, the material used to design buttons has become the identity of the upper class. It is not easy to find beautiful shells to produce buttons. The situation is like collecting gems and crystals. Today, few fashion brands use shell buttons as buttons for their suits, except for the extremely rare limited design series.
 

Metal buckle
The metal material is matched with the design of the suit, which to some extent makes the whole image more three-dimensional. In recent seasons, for example, BROOKS BROTHERS and ALFRED DUNHILL have also introduced metal buttons imitating the old design. The buttons are engraved with classic patterns of the brand, and the gold buttons or silver buttons are also very dazzling.
The materials commonly used to make buttons in today's suits include shell buckles, metal buckles, bone buckles, wire buckles, plastic buckles and wood buckles.

 

Bull bone buckle
Buttons made of animal cutin are also often found on high-end fashions or suits. In addition to indirectly determining the reference value of high-quality tailoring or fabric quality of suits, animal bone buttons also have hardness. In the past, nobles liked to design buttons with tiger bones, but now cattle bone buttons are the majority.
 

thread buckle
It is designed with the primary color fabric thread of the suit, and then repeatedly wound into a smooth button with a machine. It has a beautiful effect in appearance, but the disadvantage is that even if the wool is of high quality, after a long time of continuous contact, the thread ends will be loose, which is not durable as a whole.
 

Wooden buckle
In the past, the aristocracy used shell clasps to symbolize identity, while wooden clasps disguised as representatives of the lower classes. It can be seen from this that the universal degree of suits can be seen in the 18th century. Wood is a cheap material, but its disadvantage is that it is easy to be abraded and not durable. Today, suits with wooden buckles are mostly designed with unique devices.
 

plastic buckle
Often found in the design of suits of varying quality, due to the low cost of production and design, coupled with high durability, a large number of sets are used in fashion design today.
 

The number of buttons is different and the meaning is different.
However, do you know the meaning of the different number of buttons on your shirt? In English, breast means chest, but when it comes to suits, it refers to two classic tailoring-Single- Breasted (single-row buttons) and Double-Breasted (double-row buttons).
The two continue to be subdivided into 1-button, 2-button and 3-button designs. When to wear what style of suit? In addition to the trend of the lead, but also to take into account the actual needs, chest how many buttons to put on the person, can not be sloppy at all
The buttons of a one-button suit are mostly on the same level as the jacket pocket. This style originated from American gentlemen's clothing. It was originally worn on important occasions such as celebrations and banquets. It was more popular in the 1970 s. Through the change of history and the change of artistic concept, this type of style design is more novel and generous now. There are many rebuttal collar designs and long pointed collar dress designs, which are suitable for fashion pioneer men.
TIPS: When standing, you must buckle it all the time. When sitting down, you need to unbutton to avoid wrinkling your suit.
Two-button suit belongs to regular universal style, just according to their own body shape, and pay attention to the shoulder, chest size, choose the appropriate version. The more common H-type two-button suits are usually long-lapel suits, which reflect different styles from the height of the button position and the change of the beginning of the barge collar, and can also stretch the upper body ratio. A two-button suit is a must for both formal and business-casual occasions.
TIPS: The button at the bottom is called the "living button door" in the traditional English suit. It shows the British people's appreciation of the details of clothes. Therefore, the button door must be opened normally. When standing, only the top button can be buckled. On the contrary, when sitting down, all buttons can be unbuttoned.
Single-row three-button suits are mostly designed with flat barge collar and single slit, reflecting the gentleman image of high-grade professional attire in details, and perfect and decent tailoring shows the elegant demeanor of business elites. Three-button suits usually have a higher neckline and a shorter distance from the first button to the throat bone, so they are more suitable for neckties with prominent colors or delicate narrow versions.
TIPS: These three buttons have their own names: from top to bottom, the first is occasionally, the middle is often, and the bottom is never. After reading this, I think you must understand how to divide their work.