Replacement buttons for a navy blazer

[univibe88]

I bought a new navy blazer today. I'm not nuts about the shiny brass buttons. Do you have any suggestions and sources (namely sources!) for some cool buttons? Thanks

 

[Macheath]

Bump

Don't know of any button sources, but I'm curious about this one. Seems like a worthwhile project.

I'm not crazy about brass buttons either.

 

[WildCelt]

I'm looking for something similar, but I do like brass buttons. Unfortunately, the stock ones on my blazer are really lousy. I need some good buttons that aren't too expensive (yeah, I know, "good luck"). I thought about putting the buttons from my Dress Blues on there as a nod to my time in the Corps, but I don't think that is allowed.

 

[univibe88]

I did a google search for "blazer buttons" and found some interesting options.

http://www.buttondrawer.com/Fashion_Products.asp?SC_id=26

I just bought the "Charlemagne" button for my jacket.

This site also has some interesting buttons, but they are expensive
http://www.bensonandclegg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=b0165281c31d1dd9c0aace9203da933a

Here's another option with some cool and VERY expensive options:
http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefront.asp?root=4

 

[armod]

I knew of a man who'd walk through the woods and saw off a piece of branch who's thickness and wood would suit his needs.

then he'd dry the stick cut it into "slices" and drill four little holes and stain and sand it as he liked.

I saw his buttons once and it looked like he did a little burning of the edges and holes too.


perhaps a dark wood would suit your blazer if you're not a fan of bright brass

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I hear the internet is good for finding buttons.

bk

 

[Tomasso]

I would suggest that you visit Tender Buttons in NYC.

 

[Warbaby]

I recently got a set of these on eBay for my navy DB jacket. Just the thing for the well-dressed pirate...

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Try these guys

http://www.mjtrim.com/Catalog/Category/9.aspx

 

[davestlouis]

I'm a fan of the shiny brass buttons. I had a monogrammed set, apparently they went to goodwill with a blazer at some point.