C & C Button Inc

Midtown’s garment district still hums with the quiet industry of fashion—buttons, zippers, and trims that end up on runways and racks across the city. C & C Button Inc sits right in the middle of that rhythm at 230 W 38th St, where small designers and home sewers drop by for hardware that’s anything but ordinary. The neighborhood feels like a backstage pass to New York’s apparel world; here, even the smallest details get their due attention.

What sets this spot apart is its focus on the tiny but essential: buttons in every finish, from matte plastic to polished metal, plus snaps, grommets, and the kind of specialty fasteners that turn a simple garment into something distinctive. It’s the kind of place where a last-minute replacement isn’t just possible—it’s expected. The address, 230 W 38th St New York, NY 10018, puts you steps from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a cluster of fabric stores, making it a natural stop for anyone piecing together a project or restocking a workshop.

If you’re mapping out a sewing day or need to match a sample, their inventory often surprises first-timers. Swing by or dial (212) 944-7331 before you arrive; some items aren’t listed online, and a quick call can save you a trip. For directions, pull up the map—it’s the kind of store that’s easy to miss until you realize how much you’ve needed it.