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A pop of red from the archive — cherry reds, deep burgundies, red hearts and strawberry novelties for coats, cardigans, kidswear and crafts.
Red Buttons from the Archive
Red is the button colour that refuses to be background: a red-buttoned grey coat, a cardigan with cherry rounds, a child's jacket with strawberry shanks. This collection collects the archive's reds — true brights, deep burgundies, and the novelty reds (hearts, strawberries, apples, stars) that give the colour its playfulness.
Vintage reds hold their colour: these sets were dyed and finished decades ago and are still exactly the shade in the photograph. Matched sets with millimetre sizing, and a warning from experience — the strawberry dies never last long.
Red Buttons — Questions, Answered
What shades of red are available?
From bright cherry through classic pillar-box to burgundy and wine. Photos are colour-accurate; each listing names its shade.
What do red buttons pair with?
Grey, navy, black and cream garments carry red buttons beautifully — it's the classic contrast-button move. Also strong on denim and kids' knitwear.
Will red buttons bleed in the wash?
No — these are surface-stable vintage nylon and metal finishes, not dyed fabric. Cold wash as usual.
Do you have red hearts and strawberries?
Yes, when in stock — they're in this collection and the novelty collection, and they sell out fastest of anything in the archive.
