Gold buttons turn a plain blazer into a statement and a thrifted coat into something that looks tailored. This collection gathers every gold-tone button in the shop: antique gold shanks, bright brass 4-holes, matte gold crests, and ornate filigree designs. Most are metal or plated metal from Italian and Canadian makers of the 1980s and 90s, sold in matched packs so a full jacket front comes from one listing. If you are replacing lost blazer buttons, check the size in the listing photos; if you are upcycling, mix sizes for a collected-over-time look.
Vintage Gold Buttons: From Blazer Classics to Statement Pieces
Gold buttons are the single most-requested colour in the archive, and for good reason: nothing upgrades a garment faster. A thrifted navy blazer with plastic buttons becomes a tailored piece the moment six antique-gold crests go on. The 600-plus gold designs here span the full range — bright mirror golds, soft matte golds, and the aged antique-gold finishes that read as heirloom rather than flashy.
A note on finishes, because photos matter: bright gold suits eveningwear and bold fashion; antique gold (slightly darkened recesses, warm highlights) is the classic blazer and coat finish; matte gold sits quietly on knitwear. Most pieces are plated metal from the 1980s and 90s, when plating was thicker than modern fast-fashion hardware — one reason forty-year-old gold buttons routinely outshine new ones.
Popular pairings: gold crest buttons for blazers, gold floral designs for cardigans and dresses, and gold-and-black art deco for coats that deserve an entrance.
Vintage Gold Buttons — Questions, Answered
Will vintage gold buttons tarnish?
The 1980s–90s plated buttons in this archive were made with heavier plating than modern equivalents and have already survived decades. Keep them dry when possible and they will outlast the garment; a soft dry cloth restores shine.
How many gold buttons do I need for a blazer?
The standard single-breasted blazer takes 2–3 front buttons (usually 20–25 mm) and 2–4 smaller cuff buttons per sleeve (about 15 mm). A pack of 12 covers a full blazer with spares; many of our packs include both sizes of the same design.
Real gold or gold-tone?
Gold-tone: plated metal and metallised finishes over brass, zamac and ABS. That is exactly what fashion houses used — solid gold buttons essentially do not exist in garment history outside royalty.
Can I machine-wash a garment with gold metal buttons?
These buttons have survived decades of laundering, but for the finish's sake we recommend gentle cycles inside-out, or removing statement buttons before harsh washes — the five minutes of re-sewing preserves the plating for years.
