Buttons are an important part of a garments structure. From blouses to coats, they are utilized for both function and fashion. Buttons as decoration have been dated back to at least 2800 B.C.E., and in fact, buttons were more of an ornament than a fastener when they were first used. They’ve even been used as secret containers, and during both World Wars, the United States and the United Kingdom used buttons containing tiny compasses.

Buttons are measured in lignes. A ligne, typically shortened to L, is an internationally recognized unit of measurement for buttons where 1 inch is equal to 40L and 1L is equivalent to 0.635 millimeters.

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When it comes to fashion, the designer is in the details. Buttons may seem like a small part of the design process, but they can make or break an ensemble. From oversized pearl buttons to tiny buttons of gold, there are trends and styles in buttons in the same way that there are trends for prints and skirt lengths. Let’s take a look at the most popular buttons from Fall 2018.

Gold

Gold buttons add the perfect pop of glamour to any ensemble. Louis Vuitton and Alberta Ferretti both utilize gold buttons on pencil skirts, although Louis Vuitton features two columns of buttons while Alberta Ferretti went with one. Brooks Brothers and Red Valentino also both utilize the two columns of buttons, and Dolce Gabbana features a beautiful military style blazer with posh gold buttons.

Alberta Ferretti | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Brooks Brothers | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Louis Vuitton | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Red Valentino | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Stay gold with these buttons:

Italian Gold Metal Shank Back Button – 24L/15mm

Gold Metal Shank Back Button – 32L/20mm

Matching

Buttons that blend were featured prominently in Fall 2018.  Zac Posen and Bottega Veneta both utilized cover buttons for their brightly colored ensembles, Giambattista Valli added some sparkle and shine with silver buttons to match their gray coat. Dolce& Gabbana’s sweet blazer features smaller buttons, and Karen Walker utilized two columns of buttons for their jacket.

Bottega Veneta | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Giambattista Valli | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Karen Walker | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Zac Posen | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Match these buttons:

Black Silk Covered Button – 24L/15mm

Dritz Size 18-7/16″ Half Ball Covered Buttons

Pearls

Pearls add elegance and glamour to any ensemble, especially when utilized as buttons. Luisa Beccaria and Alena Akhmadullina both featured smaller pearls, while Dolce & Gabbana used much bigger pearls. Elie Saab’s casual jacket is given a chic look with pearl buttons, and Chanel’s tweed blazer is enhanced even further with pearls.

Alena Akhmadullina | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Chanel | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Elie Saab | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Luisa Beccaria | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Pick up these pearls:

Glossy Pearl Nylon Button – 70L/44mm

54mm Glossy Pearl Nylon Button

Small

Although these buttons are little, they still pack a punch when it comes to design. Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander Wang feature as many buttons as possible on their garments, while A Detacher simply uses three. Gucci features a double column of small buttons on their skirt, while Karen Walker utilized small, matching buttons on their lovely cardigan.

A Detacher | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Alexander Wang | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Gucci | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Karen Walker | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear

Check out these small buttons:

French Beige Speckled 4-Hole Button – 24L/15mm

Italian Gold Chrome Plated Floral Nylon Button – 24L/15mm

What are your favorite buttons? I love the pearls! Let me know what you think in the comments!