The RG Button: More Than Just a Button.

In the charming town of Grenoble, France, a fascinating tale unfolded around a special button. This button held a secret that would captivate people from all walks of life.
The story begins in 1868, when two creative individuals named Albert-Pierre Raymond and Alexandre Guttin came together to create something extraordinary. Albert-Pierre, a skilled mechanic, and Alexandre, a talented gilder, combined their talents and inventiveness to bring the RG button to life. You might be wondering, what does RG stand for? Well, it represents the last names of these two amazing individuals — Raymond and Guttin.

Albert-Pierre Raymond, the visionary behind this remarkable invention, would soon become a well-known name in the fashion industry. But how did this humble button revolutionize the way we fasten our clothes? Let’s travel back in time to the late 19th century.

In 1885, a clever inventor from Germany named Heribert Bauer introduced the world to the first snap button. This button consisted of two parts — the groove and the dome — which needed to be sewn onto garments. While it was an innovative idea, Albert-Pierre Raymond, who lived in the thriving glove-making capital of Grenoble, sought a more practical solution for the skilled artisans in his town.

Motivated by his desire to simplify the buttoning process for glove makers, Albert-Pierre embarked on a mission to improve Bauer’s invention. In 1886, just one year after the original button’s creation, he unveiled his groundbreaking invention — the press-stud, also known as the spring-button. This clever contraption allowed clothes to be fastened easily, providing a level of convenience and efficiency that was previously unheard of.

By patenting his creation, Albert-Pierre Raymond transformed the world of fashion. No longer did people have to spend hours stitching buttons onto their clothes; his press-stud became a beloved tool for tailors, and designers. It was a small yet significant detail that brought about a great change. (Isn’t always like that?)

So next time you secure your vintage flap and come across a button bearing the initials RG or A. Raymond, take a moment to appreciate this button. This is no ordinary button; it holds within it a rich and significant history!

In metalworking, FLOX or FLUX is an essential substance utilized to improve soldering, brazing, or welding processes. It is applied to the metal surface prior to joining in order to prevent oxidation. By acting as a protective barrier, flux plays a crucial role in minimizing the occurrence of oxidation when metals are heated. This protective function ensures a cleaner and more stronger surface.

If you check out the pictures, you’ll notice something interesting: the ones with “FLOX” engraved on them don’t have any oxidation, unlike the others. But here’s the thing: just because you see those markings on a button doesn’t mean the bag is legit. Those buttons have been faked before, or they could be real (they were not exclusive to Chanel ) but used by counterfeiters to make fake vintage bags. So, be cautious!

One of these buttons is fake! Can you tell which one is it?🙃



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