Buttons in Australia

[ferguscan]

Hi all,

I'm wondering where I can find some nice buttons (brown horn in particular) in Australia?

Either a physical store in Brisbane, or on the internets.

Also, should I attempt button replacement on my jacket myself, or take it to my alterations guy? I've never sewn in my life.

Thanks,

Stuart

 

[spectre]

buttonmania.com. Take it to a tailor, it won't cost much.

 

[yoshii]

Originally Posted by spectre

buttonmania.com. Take it to a tailor, it won't cost much.

There's a .au at the end

 

[ferguscan]

Thanks for that guys. buttonmania seems a bit pricey, and their only style that I like (brown horn on the "natural" page) doesn't come in sleeve sizes

Can anyone comment on this offering from the USA: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RALPH-LAUREN-...ayphotohosting Seems quite cheap, and shipping would be SFA. Thanks, Stuart

 

[meister]

I believe Photios Bros in Druitt St are good also...

 

[upnorth]

i find that as one of the world's foremost supplier of MOP, there is a treacherous lack of good and good value button suppliers within Australia. Almost all of the best thick MOP buttons from italy are made from aussie shells.

 

[ginlimetonic]

Originally Posted by upnorth

i find that as one of the world's foremost supplier of MOP, there is a treacherous lack of good and good value button suppliers within Australia. Almost all of the best thick MOP buttons from italy are made from aussie shells.

also true for wool. how many quality sheep, how many lamb chops, i think i saw a zegna branded textile by australian wool.. yet textiles are so expensive here.

also holds true for crocodile skin (those damn pests that eat our livestock and the random bird), boxing kangaroo, and after work pub crawls..but i'm digressing.

 

[Journeyman]

Originally Posted by ferguscan

Thanks for that guys. buttonmania seems a bit pricey, and their only style that I like (brown horn on the "natural" page) doesn't come in sleeve sizes

Can anyone comment on this offering from the USA:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RALPH-LAUREN-...ayphotohosting

Seems quite cheap, and shipping would be SFA.

Thanks,

Stuart

Stuart,

I haven't bought anything from "buttonsntrim" on eBay, but I do know a couple of people who have and they've been happy with the result. I'm thinking of ordering some button sets from the seller, too.

 

[ferguscan]

FYI, I bought some buttons from this seller. Perfectly happy with the result.

Stuart

Originally Posted by Journeyman

Stuart,

I haven't bought anything from "buttonsntrim" on eBay, but I do know a couple of people who have and they've been happy with the result. I'm thinking of ordering some button sets from the seller, too.