Lou Lou Buttons

I walked in with two suit jackets and a sport jacket, all three of which needed new buttons. The owner took one look at each item and found *exactly* the buttons I needed in less than 30 seconds for each jacket — no exaggeration. He also noticed that most of the mother-​of-​pearl buttons on one jacket were broken, and he gave me helpful advice on how to prevent the replacement buttons I had just purchased from breaking during dry-​cleaning (cover them with aluminum foil).

I have been going to Lou Lou Buttons for the last 2 years and love going there not only for buttons for our new women’s fashion brand, but also to learn about the history of the fashion industry. The owner, a nice gentleman named Ross has been in the business for over 20 years and is an expert in buttons and helped many famous designers when they first started. His button collection is one of a kind with a broad range of choices. Lou Lou can also custom design any button or engrave your initials or logo. This is definitely your go to shop for buttons whether you are looking for buttons for personal use, or launch a fashion business and want to get some advice.

I traveled far to Lou Lou this morning: and like magic they came up with just the replacement buttons I needed. But they MOVED! gone West by 25 feet! Just steps away from their original location. Don’t be fooled by the old storefront with its windows brown paper covered… like Ann M’s review 8 weeks ago… One of the finest button shops in the country. (212) 398‑5498 and they answered the phone even though it’s evening; how embarrassing.

I checked to see whether this store was open on Saturdays (which it is) but to my dismay, when I arrived at 4 pm it looked as though it was closed. I knocked on the door and a gentleman apologetically explained that he had just experienced a freak water leak (from sprinklers?). He, nevertheless, took the time to help me find the button I was seeking — to match one that had broken on a linen shirt. It was an unusual button, but within seconds he had located the perfect match from the floor to ceiling array of boxes of buttons that filled the shop. It would have been forgivable for him to have said «sorry, I’m closed» but he took the time to help me with my one button! It will definitely be my go-​to place for buttons in future. I highly recommend the shop. It has a fantastic inventory.

I walked into Lou Lou Button with a shirt, and this sweet gentleman immediately picked out the right button. Apparently he makes his own buttons so he knows exactly what he has and what is right for your project, and they’re Beautiful, top quality. I am completely bewitched.

I lost buttons on my expensive Anne Fontaine blouse. Lou Lou Buttons had the right size and shape but not the deep blue color. So for an extra $ 20 he dyed the 15 pearlized buttons I bought to an exact match. And he sent them because I couldn’t pick up. Perfect, low key, no problem attitude.

This place has every button known to man. Think more quality over quantity. The only downside is that it can get a little pricey.

Is it weird to LOVE a button place? I had a picture in my mind of the perfect buttons to fix up a vintage coat and had been searching all over the place for something close. Stumbled in here and not only found what I had wished I would, but several other options that were better than I had envisioned. The owner was nice and though it was close to closing, he didn’t shoo me out the door. The prices were really great too considering how much he could charge for some of his really high quality vintage stock.

If you just need to buy a button from the shelf, this place is no better or worse than many others in town. I shop for a major costume shop and can offer this as my professional opinion.
do not get involved with special orders or custom-​made items. the owner has a problem with lying about how long it will take and what the process is. My simple button copy order that should have taken 3 days according to him is about to enter week three unresolved. While he should be apologizing, he is instead taking a defensive pose that involves berating the customer.. .

Love Love Lou Lou’s *sigh* This is a small, no, tiny shop that has a great selection of buttons arranged neatly in a way that you can browse and linger (drool) over without your eyes crossing. This is a tiny place, the owner, very nice and helpful without getting on my nerves, sometimes there is an older gentleman (the owner’s dad??) also nice.
I have other button resources, but I always return to this one for it’s relaxed atmosphere, selection and variety of sizes. When I have a specific button in mind (motif — lip shaped, not out of plastic, intricately carved wooden buttons that are oversized and can be worn on their own as jewelry… or need inspiration for a next project)
Even though there are stores with a bigger button collection, I have the most fun here and the service is always 5 stars.