I came back here to say this place is still a NYC institution. I recently bought a sweater that unfortunately had rhinestone buttons with some prickly prongs. My sweater was in peril of snagging and I was afraid to wear it! The owner of Lou Lou's found the perfect buttons to match my sweater, faster than I could say 'cashmere thread.' Also, he showed me an autographed drawing of Cher Horowitz in 'Clueless' from the costume designer Mona May. Apparently he made buttons for the movie. This is my kind of fashion trivia, and only in NYC can you find these kinds of stories. read more

Lou Lou Buttons - The 'Clueless' illustration from costume designer Mona May. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - New York, New York

Lou Lou Buttons is such a gem. The person I assume is the owner is incredibly passionate about buttons. I wish I could be even half as passionate about something the way he is about buttons. He was quick to help me figure out exactly what kind of button I needed and went out of his way to give thoughtful recommendations for projects I could do with some of the other buttons I was drawn to. It felt less like shopping and more like learning from someone who truly loves what they do. If you're working on a project or just enjoy unique, well-made details, this place is absolutely worth a stop. read more

Amazing selection and customer service!!! Loved the opportunity to look and touch ! The best unique selection will make any outfit a one of a kind just by changing buttons. read more

Such a cute shop! Has tons of selections, all handcrafted, and an impressive history on broadway and television. I walked in needing some new buttons for my sister's wedding dress and found the perfect ones. read more

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I was heading to M&J Trimmings for buttons to liven up a black jacket, when I spotted Lou Lou, tucked away on a side street. I wanted hot pink silk buttons, but they were not to be found, alas. So I bought pretty white silk corded ones, which I can dye. There's a very nice selection here, and the man running the store was helpful and polite. There's a LOT of horn and bone buttons, as well as beautiful crystal buttons, gold bee buttons, and a small selection of pins. Prices are fair. Buttons are organized so that it's easy to find what you're looking for, or the nice man will help you. read more

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This is one of my favorite places in NYC--it's a button lover's dream!! I have no doubt in my mind that I will be returning.

Believe me, this is one of the best shops for buttons. I've visited many places, and this store truly stands out in terms of collection, quality, pricing, and unique designs. The sales executives were polite, welcoming, and very helpful--what more could a customer ask for? Sadly, in today's world, negativity is common; if someone doesn't like a product, a salesperson, or even the business owner, they often spread hate and write fake reviews. But my experience here has been nothing short of excellent... read more

These days when I check in to a place in Houston's chinatown I don't press the check in buttons, I press the Lou buttons, because everyone knows that Lou is the king of Chinatown and always shall be. This is a pretty wonderful button store, which actually is probably the best of its kind in the world as far as I'm concerned, and as far as many others have said. It's nothing short of wonderful and magical in here, as they have the greatest selection you could ever imagine, it'll blow you away, but not literally because NYC isn't that dangerous anymore. If you're missing a button then this absolutely has to be the place to come. They can even manufacture button for you with dye and it will end up looking exactly the way you want it too. Pretty amazing really. Prices aren't bad for NYC, especially if you consider this is NYC. Service is great. Selection incomparable. read more

Lou Lou Buttons - I'm telling you to loosen up my buttons baby - Arts & Crafts Near Me - New York, New York

Coming here will encourage you to think of new ways to use buttons. I had a specific purpose in mind--finding buttons for the knitted cardigan that I am nearly finished with--but easily got distracted due to all of the different options! The shop keeper was knowledgeable and did not mind that my friend and I compared several options before picking out which buttons we liked best. There are lots of different choices and price points, from the truly extravagant (crystal bumblebees that he said they had designed for Gucci) to the elegant (lovely mother of pearl and horn) to the basic (standard and nondescript options when your buttons are not supposed to be the star of the show.) While this is a relatively small store, they manage to cram in tons of choices and will help you pick what you need! If you somehow cannot find what you want, they will even make or dye it to order. They also were playing fun and lively disco music when I visited. This store does not take itself too seriously! read more

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I LOVED this store!!! My heart was so happy to be in this store that I went back the second day!!! Bought 3 handmade brooches from this store as souvenirs, they were beautiful! The 2 gentlemen working there were very friendly and helpful! I will most definitely be back! read more

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What a store! Lots of beautiful buttons, and the staff are skilled at helping you find the right ones. Great prices,too!

Incredible selection of buttons and friendly, excellent service. They were just about to close for lunch but stayed open to help me find matching buttons to replace the lost ones on an old (and favorite) shirt. I cannot recommend Lou Lou Buttons enough! read more

Huge selection of high quality, unique and beautiful buttons. Found what I needed and a lot of extras. Ask him about the Gucci bees for a good laugh...also do yourself a favor and get some, they're gorgeous. read more

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Lifelong NYer, try to take care of my clothes so they last. Dry cleaner recently broke all the buttons on 2 of my new "designer" shirts. Googled for buttons and this place got great reviews. Understandably, walked in and told/showed the gentleman what the problem was and he guided me to the perfect replacements. All in 15 mins. Great experience and NY moment. read more

Roz from Lu Lu Buttons was a life savior for helping me look amazing for a gala. I purchased a sequin jacket from Amazon, and the buttons on the jacket were not elevated. I walked into Lu Lu Buttons, where a friendly welcome greeted me. I asked Roz his opinion on what would jazz up the jacket. He was patient and showed me different options. Roz showed me beautiful buttons, and I learned he actually made them himself. Roz has a rich history, and I was flattered when he shared that I remind him of Donna Summers--the Black Queen of Disco. Since I needed the buttons done on the jacket, I asked Roz if he could put them on for me. He did a fantastic job and made the blazer look like a custom expensive jacket. I look forward to returning and highly recommend Lu Lu Buttons. read more

Went in to purchase suit buttons for a Bespoke Suit I'm having made and buttons for a custom shirt. The selection is overwhelming. The salesman was nice and gave me perfect advice. I chose the buttons I wanted with the help of the wonderful employee. Totally great place to shop!!! read more

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The best place in NYC and the surrounding area for buttons! If Roz cannot find the button you desire, he can make it for you in any material, style or color you can possibly imagine. He is truly THE button man! read more

A nice curated button shop. I didn't end up buying buttons there, but it was a lovely space

Every single time I visit NYC I make a point of visiting this gem of a shop. Even if I don't need anything, I walk away with treasures I'll cherish for the rest of my life. Run, don't walk to this magical place read more

I was in need of a very specific set of buttons for an independent project and this stock was perfect! Additionally the staff was so kind and courteous and I felt very welcomed in the store! Would highly recommend and I will be returning! read more

I knit my first cardigan and needed buttons to go with it! I heard from other knitters that they had a good selection and could custom dye buttons to match anything. I walked in with a vague idea of what I wanted and the sales person found me beautiful affordable buttons in SECONDS. This is going to be my first stop for any buttons in the future. read more

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This is be only button place you'll ever need to know about. Roz, the owner WILL find you the perfect button or he'll dye it to suit your needs. The quality here is unparalleled and I leave with more great ideas than I came in with. I do a lot of freelance work in the garment district and I'm always telling people to just go here. Please save yourselves the headache of going to every place in the GD. Lou Lou is the one stop button shop. read more

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The owner Roz is a hardworking caring small business owner who is the most knowledgeable about buttons in New York, and maybe the world. In the past 10+ years, he is my go to guy for buttons. Ask for Roz. read more

My first visit to Lou Lou Buttons turned out to be an amazing experience. The store owner or manager was helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. His passion over buttons was quite impressive. He gave me very helpful information and suggestions regarding vintage leather buttons that I was looking for my father's vintage vest. Cannot find such professional and personal services in addition to reasonable prices in any other places like national chained stores. Should ask questions, he would help you until you find the answer! read more

Zero star could not even fit for this horrible place. This is the first time I have ever experienced discrimination. The sales(maybe the owner) has a extremely awful attitude only towards me. He did not help at all for picking up different buttons and even asked me to do his jobs ( putting all the boxes back by myself). He even created some crazy "rules" for customer: not able to try more than two buttons at the same time. The most horrible thing is that, after I told him the button on the table is the ones I wanted, he refused to find out the price by himself and asked me to bring out the boxes for him. After I said no, he refused to sell the buttons to me. This store and its employees are ridiculous, try it if you wanna ruin your day :) read more

The service is terrible. avoid that place. I don't know why that shop can still open. Extremely rude and horrible experiences. Avoid at all the cost. read more

if you want a fabulous selection of .buttons this should be your first stop. it is a tiny shop with a very helpful and friendly owner. i like natural buttons and i found exactly what I was looking for. It's all beautifully organized and easy to see the surprisingly large stock. read more

Largest selection of buttons worldwide with a friendly and quick service! I had broken one of the mother pearl button on one of my favorite dresses. The friendly staff found rapidly an exact match! read more

Amazing selection of buttons. Awesome staff was very helpful and friendly. My only go to button place in all of Manhattan! Love these guys! Why are there only 5 stars on Yelp instead of 10? read more

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. read more

This place is ridiculous, we've been dying buttons for years, I just went there cause the button did not come out right, first the owner or the manager sent us to the dyer house, then when we got there, the guy who works there started saying "for me is the same" and stuffs like "I hate people like you, I will fix for this one time but I hate people like you"... EXCUSE ME? what type of service is this? then he started cursing "I fking hate people like you" and he kicked me out, thanks god I was with another person who witnessed all this. This place deserves a -5 star and fire that drunk mexican, thought I did not know spanish. read more

Beautiful shop and nice service. Quite small but it's like a button wonderland once you walk in there. So many options to choose from. There are vintage ones, modern or cartoonish ones, simple or regular ones but very good quality, historical figure ones and much more. Lovely shop and a little walk but still doable from the subway. Not too hard to find but do gotta open your eyes a bit. Totally worth it and definitely recommend people to check it out. You won't regret it for sure, even if you end up not getting any. Pretty artsy and cool. read more

Great experience at Lou Lou's yesterday. I've never seen so many buttons and the owner is beyond knowledgeable of his craft! I will definitely return if in need of buttons. I highly recommend this store. read more

My second visit to Lou Lou Buttons and my second time being delighted. First visit was to find a replacement button for my suit jacket. I was overwhelmed with the choice and pleased to get some advice as an exact match wasn't possible but three new buttons worked just as well. In addition to my buttons I came away with some excellent 'off the beaten track' NYC sightseeing tips. My next visit was earlier this week to find a replacement for a lost overcoat button. Again an exact match wasn't possible but what I came away with was something better - a contrasting leather covered set of buttons which, now I've had them sewn on, actually look better than the originals! It's difficult to imagine how any button supplier could provide a better service. read more

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). read more

I'm not a seamstress or anyone who is particularly crafty so I was definitely out of my element looking for a button store. I went to M&J (around the corner) first and I couldn't find anyone to help me. I then tried Lou Lou's and it was a much more comfortable experience. I think the shopkeepers name was Maggie and she was very helpful. I was worried that the buttons I liked wouldn't be big enough for the button-holes in the coat I was repairing. Maggie assured me that they would fit and told me that if they didn't I would be able to return them no problem. They have a lot of variety. Maggie was helpful. I would go there again the next time I need to replace buttons. read more

This place is THE place for buttons! Ross was able to help me find exactly the button I was looking for - even a better one, actually. He's so friendly and interesting, and I just love the store. Great energy. No mystery as to why it's renowned for buttons. read more

This was my first time in a button store, so I didn't know what to expect. They have a great selection and I got lost in a sea of possibilities! Although the lady at the front pointed me in the right direction of similar buttons to the one I brought in as an example, they didn't really offer any help otherwise. I probably would have preferred that they help me match the button, but instead I went on a hunt and ended up leaving with about $75 worth of buttons that I didn't plan to buy! Overall I'd recommend it although I do plan to check out other button stores now. read more

The WORST place I have ever been to. Staffs are Terrible and rude. I don't get why it has 4 star. For me it's like -5.

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