The massive button and needle sculpture that welcomes tourists and locals alike to the Garment District is getting a makeover. The existing kiosk structure, which served as an industry information ...

Many people have experienced the frustration of tangled headphones, but one creative entrepreneur decided to solve his problem instead of just complain about it. Back in 2010, David Barnett was fed up ...

“We’re thrilled to unveil the newly designed Big Button sculpture, which sits prominently in the heart of our neighborhood and serves as a welcoming symbol of the Garment District for New Yorkers and ...

Sara Mulford, president of the New Jersey State Button Society, displays and sells buttons at one of its shows. Mulford is from the Swedesboro/Woolwich Township area. TITUSVILLE -- Thousands of ...

According to the widely accepted explanation, it’s simply about practicality - a tradition that can be traced back to to the 17th century. During that point in history, most people were right-handed.

“A Garden of Buttons,” the annual show of The Buckeye State Button Society, will be held on April 5-6 at The Carlisle Inn, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH. Hosted by the Zane Trace Button Club, the ...

Dear Reena: Many of the jackets and suits that I buy are sold with an extra button. Apart from storing the button in the jacket pocket, do you have any suggestions as to how to organize apparel ...

26 May 1973: Buttons are a mirror not only of fashion but also of social custom A box found in an attic in New England had a label on the lid saying: “String too short to be saved.” This Puritan sense ...