DOUBLE O Gold-Tone Jewel Button
A clever design built around what is missing.
At first glance, DOUBLE O appears wonderfully simple: a polished golden disc punctuated by two circular openings.
Look closer, however, and its carefully considered construction becomes apparent.
Rather than relying on elaborate decoration, the design makes the most of its two cut-outs. Their placement creates a distinctive arrangement, giving this vintage button an unmistakable identity.
The gently curved surface softens the metal's appearance, while its polished finish lends the piece a rich, warm lustre.
A small but beautifully conceived example of form following function.
Believed to date from around 1980, DOUBLE O recalls an era when fashion accessories borrowed freely from industrial design, embracing clean outlines, rounded volumes and unconventional details.
What makes this button especially appealing is the way it interacts with the garment beneath it.
Dark wool creates a bold contrast through the openings, while cream, ivory or neutral fabrics offer a quieter interpretation. Tweed, velvet and textured materials introduce yet another dimension to its appearance.
Available in four diameters, DOUBLE O is particularly suited to tailored jackets, coats, knitwear and thoughtfully designed garments.
The smaller sizes work beautifully on cuffs and pockets, while the larger versions can become a defining detail on the front of a jacket.
A versatile vintage find for designers and dressmakers who appreciate unusual construction and carefully chosen finishing touches.
Sometimes, the most memorable detail is the simplest one.
Details & Features
- Model: DOUBLE O
- Material: gold-tone metal
- Finish: polished
- Shape: round, gently domed
- Distinctive feature: two circular cut-outs
- Fastening: shank back
- Diameters: 18, 20, 25 and 27mm
- Estimated period: circa 1980
- Design influence: late 1970s–1980s
- Price is per button and per size
| Matières : | Métal |
| Thèmes : | Mode |
| Formes : | Rond |
| Entretien : | Lavage |
