The Adorable – Gold & Black Shank Button – 8mm | Atelier 27

The Adorable – Gold & Black Shank Button, 8mm — Sold Individually

A tiny button with a big personality. Atelier 27's L'Adorable in gold and black is a delicate shank button in shiny gold zamack metal with a hot-enamel black canter — use several together to maximize the jewelry effect, or a single one to add a refined, graphic touch to any project.

Designed and produced in France by Atelier 27 (Vingt-Sept), a French fabric and notions house founded by Athénaïs, whose entire button range is sourced from a manufacturer in the Lyon region — the heart of French textile craftsmanship. Every button is produced and finished in France.

At 8mm, L'Adorable is a refined detail button rather than a statement closure. The gold and black colorway is more graphic than the gold and ivory version — bold enough to be noticed, small enough to remain elegant.

Details

• Size: 8mm / 5/16" / 12L
• Material: Zamack (zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper with added gold) with hot black enamel
• Style: Shank button
• Finish: Shiny gold with black enamel center
• Made in France
• Oeko-Tex certified
• Care: Machine wash inside out on a gentle cycle
• Sold individually — price is per button

Perfect for: blouses, shirt collars and cuffs, lightweight jackets, tailored pieces, and any project where you want a graphic, jewelry-effect closure. Pairs beautifully with pearl-finish buttons for a mixed, layered look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this button sold individually or in a set?

Individually — price is per single button. Order the quantity you need for your project. For a standard shirt placket you would typically need 7–9 buttons; for a collar or cuff detail, 1–3.

What is zamack?

Zamack (also spelled zamak) is a family of alloys made primarily from zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper. It is widely used for high-quality metal buttons and haberdashery because it is hard, smooth-casting, and takes gold plating and enamel finishes extremely well. It is heavier and more refined-feeling than lightweight die-cast metals.

What is hot enamel?

Hot enamel (also called vitreous enamel) is applied at high temperature and fused directly to the metal surface, giving the button its smooth, glossy, colored center. Unlike paint or cold enamel, hot enamel is very durable and resistant to chipping with normal wear and washing.

Is this button machine washable?

Yes — machine wash your finished garment inside out on a gentle cycle. The zamack and hot enamel construction is durable enough for regular machine washing with normal garment care.

What does Oeko-Tex certified mean?

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification means every component of the button — including the metal alloy, enamel, and any surface treatment — has been independently tested and confirmed free from harmful substances. It is one of the most widely recognized textile and accessory safety certifications in the world.