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The “buttons” on a suit, whether in style, size, method or quantity, are incredibly important. At first glance, it may be seen as just a piece of equipment attached to it but actually the buttons are “Outstanding supporting characters” that affect the look of dressing like a woman’s accessory.

What most business elites will choose in particular is the material and color, which has many types from rare natural materials to polyester materials but no matter how well the suit is sewn, if not balanced with the suit accessories, the overall picture won’t be perfect either. Conversely, even with simple fabrics, a suit can be enhanced by choosing buttons. This time, we will introduce the best buttons that will enhance the outfit for men.

Horn buttons are fine buttons that are often used in tailored suits. At Suit Select, we used them with the luxury Italian brand Ermenegildo Zegna. It is the use of horns to cut and drill holes to make buttons, making each button have the same color and pattern. The inherent difference from this natural material makes this one of the uniqueness of horn buttons.

It takes a long time to use buffalo horns from India or the Netherlands to make buttons, making it impossible to produce large quantities for the value of buttons. Clear opaque buttons are the most valuable and the darker the color, the lower the price.

Shell buttons made from mollusks, mother-of-pearls, abalone, etc. are shiny and luxurious. It is mostly used on shirts rather than suits. Its distinctive feature is that it is comfortable to the touch and has different characteristics for each seed because it is a natural shell, but at the same time be careful when cleaning because there is not much strength

Made from palm kernels from Ecuador in South America. It is another type of button that is getting attention because when disposed of, it can be returned to nature. It has a soft, natural touch and can be easily made into different colors. In addition, the feeling of touch changes gradually with time. The more time passes, the more natural it feels and it is a button that is perfect for a casual jacket.

He has more than 25 years of experience in the textile industry and is in charge of a company in Thailand with Shimada Shoji Company as its parent company in Japan, which has been in the textile business for more than 130 years and is well versed in the suit and sportswear industry. He is also very passionate about Italian fashion.