le bouton catalog

Elegant Dress

2011-11-14T11:13:00.006-05:00

A long, elegant column dress. Shown in bronze linen. Hand hemmed scoop neck with an extra notch. Drop shoulders, and hand hemmed sleeves fall to below the elbow. Pleats at the front and back at the waist. Skirt tapers at the hem. Fit is relaxed, slim and lanky.

Available in bronze linen, charcoal wool suiting, and linen (black, natural, white, crimson)
write fabric choice in note to seller

This dress will be made to your specification regarding size/lengths.
I will contact you upon ordering.

$300.00usd

Kurta Style Dress

2011-11-14T10:51:00.004-05:00

This dress is based on a traditional indian kurta shape, shown in a light grey check wool blend. Hand sewn bias trim at the neck, and cuff. Pleat at the front of the round neck. Deep side slits. Falls to mid-thigh with a straight shape.

Available in light grey check wool blend, charcoal wool suiting, linen (black, natural, white, olive, crimson)
write fabric choice in note to seller.
$240.00usd

Tradition Dress with Long Sleeves

2011-11-14T10:24:00.004-05:00

The tradition style dress (based on a traditional mexican day dress), shown in charcoal wool. Gentle scoop neck, long sleeves, drop shoulder. Pleats at the front and back yoke. Small side vents at hem. Should be loose on the body, and fall to just below the knee.
Available in Charcoal Wool Suiting, Linen (black, natural, white, grey, olive, crimson)
please write fabric choice in note to seller!
$250.00usd

Short Dress with Overlapping Skirt

2011-11-14T09:53:00.005-05:00

A mid-thigh length dress shown in charcoal wool suiting. Very clean line. Gentle scoop neck, 3/4 sleeve, seam is at natural waist. Should fit straight on the body.
$200.00usd

Short Dress with Open Sides - Charcoal Wool Suiting

2010-12-11T18:01:00.000-05:00

A short dress (hits at mid/upper thigh) with open (overlapping) sides. Intended to be worn over pants, the open sides allow you to use your pants pockets. Sleeves are above the elbow, scoop neck. Charcoal wool suiting.

Tradition Dress - Charcoal Wool Suiting

2010-12-11T17:44:00.000-05:00

Inspired by a traditional Mexican day dress. Scoop neck, short sleeves, and on-seam pockets. Deep pleats at the front and back of the yoke. Falls straight, hits at mid-thigh. Charcoal wool suiting.

Short Dress with Open Sides - Bronze Linen

2010-12-10T14:59:00.000-05:00

A short dress (hits at mid/upper thigh) designed to be worn over pants, the sides of the skirt overlap front to back. Scoop neck, sleeves are above the elbow.

Tradition Top - Bronze Linen

2010-12-09T15:30:00.001-05:00

In the style of the Tradition Dress. Short sleeves, scoop neck, deep pleats in the front, and back yoke, on-seam pockets. Hits at the lower hip.

Sizes S,M,L

striped linen blankets

2010-10-23T10:56:00.001-04:00

Each blanket is backed with natural linen. Stripes of varying widths, texture, and color, all linen.
These blankets can be quilted with either organic cotton, or wool batting (additional).
Made to order.
More colors available.

Linen Dress

2009-05-27T14:41:00.001-04:00

The Linen Dress. open neck with a slight scoop/boat neck. the sleeves are elbow length (can be made 3/4). the length of this dress is mid-upper thigh. two pleats at the waist in the front and back. mid-weight linen. two on-seam pockets.

Summer weight broad shirt - Sold Out

2009-04-23T13:10:00.001-04:00

The broad shirt made in a very light, summer weight cotton. Very fine hand. Woven stripes. Four small shell buttons at the bib front, two button cuff. A generous fit. Gathers at the back yoke. Rounded collar. All seams are finished.
Wash gently, and line dry for best possible care.
Size S/M, and M/L
100% cotton
200$usd
Sold Out

linen sundress

2009-04-10T12:24:00.001-04:00

A linen sundress with a straight body, and gathered skirt. Drop waist. Gathers at the front and back of the neck. Bound neck ,and arm openings. Finished seams throughout.
Available in blue, grey, brown, mustard, natural, black, white.
Sizes S, M, L
$175.00usd
Available until June 12th

Broad Shirt -sold out

2008-12-27T20:37:00.000-05:00

The broad shirt has a round collar, and a four button, bib front. Made of soft cotton shirting in cream with a double black stripe. The stripes look like tiny dots strung together. Two button cuff. Generous cut, many gathers at the back yoke. Back hangs longer than the front. All seams finished.
100% cotton
Wash gentle, dry gentle
Also, available in white, natural, and black linen.
Size S, M, L
$200.00usd

Tradition Dress vacation print - sold out

2008-12-27T19:52:00.000-05:00

I fell in love with this saturated linen print. A sort of impressionist, modestly psychedelic print that looks like a blissful vacation (Tulum? Zihuatanejo?). The colors are green, yellow, orange, and pink all given the hot treatment, and all slightly mellowed by a caramel brown that keeps it in balance. Tuck pleats fall from the yoke front, and back. Two on seam pockets, and two side vents at the hem. The body is cut straight. Gentle scoop neck, and short sleeves. Fully lined with soft, white cotton voile.
Linen/rayon
Dry clean
Also, available in natural, black, and white linen.
Sizes XS, S, M, L
$250.00USD
Available until June 12th

Tradition Dress - Adult

2008-12-27T19:33:00.000-05:00

A dress staple. The tradition dress is based on the traditional Mexican day dress. Tuck pleats fall from the yoke in front and back. The body of the dress is cut straight. Two on seam pockets, and two side vents at the hem. Gentle scoop neck. An easy, flattering casual dress. Here it as shown as a dress, and belted, as a top.
100% Cotton

Fine Print Blouse - sold out

2008-12-18T00:47:00.001-05:00

A very fine print blouse. Hand screened print of brown, charcoal, light tan on white ground. Silk and cotton voile. Boat neck, sleeves are just above the elbow, a bit square in the body with a slight taper at the hem. All edges are hemmed by hand. I wish I knew more about this material, but sadly, I do not. It's very special.
Silk, and Cotton.
Dry clean is best.
Size S, M, L
the length of this blouse can be made to your liking.
$225.00usd

Bound Sweater - sold out

2008-12-13T18:48:00.000-05:00

A scoop neck, elbow length sleeve sweater. Made of soft merino wool in an intricate thermal weave. The body is long, and the neck, sleeve ends, and hem are all bound with self material. Warm, and light weight.
100% wool, Italy
Color - Camel
Dry Clean for best results.
Worn over bound tshirt in seal.
Size S, M, L
$140.00USD
Available until June 12th

2 Tuck Dress

2008-12-11T23:03:00.001-05:00

A boat neck dress with a tuck detail at the front of the neck, and the back. Creating a more three dimensional volume. Also, 2 tucks at the bottom back hem. No seams at the shoulder. Finished with French seams throughout. Generous cut. Hits just above the knee. Three quarter sleeves.
100% linen

Vintage Stripe Top (sold out)

2008-12-11T22:48:00.000-05:00

Cut so there are no shoulder seams, and made of a vintage woven stripe. Black, grey, white, gold, and brown stripes. Boat neck. Sleeves are a bit below the elbow. Inside finished with French seams. Hits at the hip.
Vintage fabric, most likely cotton/rayon blend.
Worn over the 2 tuck dress.
Size S, M, L
Wash cold, tumble low.
Also, available in white, black, and natural linen.
$160.00 USD

Broad Shirt - Grey/Off-White Stripe - Sold Out

2008-10-13T12:16:00.001-04:00

The broad shirt has a round collar, and a four-button, bib front. Made of washed silk (matte texture). The stripes have a hand-printed quality. Single button cuff, shirt tail hem. Generous cut, many gathers at the center back.
100% silk from Japan
Worn with Charcoal Trousers, charcoal
Worn with old wool jacket, charcoal
Worn with Tsubi "scooter" jeans, black
Worn with old Bastad clogs, blue
Dry clean, or hand wash, line dry.
Also, available in Ivory cotton shirting (as seen below)
Sizes S, M, L

Charcoal Trousers

2008-10-11T19:26:00.001-04:00

Charcoal trousers made of Italian wool suiting. Elastic waist, side pockets, and a drop crotch. Relaxed, and baggy through the body, and the legs are straight.
100% wool from Italy
Worn with Broad shirt in grey stripe.
Worn with old Bastad clogs, blue.
Dry clean
Sizes S, M, L
$140.00usd

Back Pleat Top - Grey Stripe - Sold Out

2008-10-10T16:06:00.000-04:00

Grey, and off-white stripe washed silk. The stripes have a hand-printed quality. Sleeves are elbow length. The round neck-line is high in the front with a dip in the back, and a small stand-up collar. The pleat at the back of the neck gives volume to the back of the shirt, and there is an elastic gathering the back hem. The front remains minimal.
100% silk from Japan
Dry clean, or gently wash by hand, and dry flat.
Also, available in black, and grey cotton.
Sizes S, M, L
$120.00usd

Open Studio Blouse

2008-10-05T22:16:00.000-04:00

This blouse is made of 100% very fine cotton shirting. The collar is wide and stands up, and a tie from the collar hangs over and down the front. There are gathers at the neck in front and back. The body is voluminous, and long (mid-thigh), and the sleeves are three quarter. This is the shirt that started it all.
Worn with Wool Floral Skirt.
Available in white, grey, black, green floral (like the tunic).
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$88.00usd
Adult S, M, L ($140.00usd)

Wool Floral Skirt

2008-10-05T21:50:00.001-04:00

A dirndl inspired skirt made of beautiful Italian wool. Charcoal ground with woven flowers in varying shades of grey. Fully lined with grey cotton shirting that peaks out from the hem. Elastic waist, and full shape.
Worn with Two Pleat Top, white.
Dry clean.
100% wool from Italy (lining, cotton)
Sizes S, M, L
$118.00usd

Outdoor Theatre Jacket with Button - Blue/Black

2008-10-05T21:44:00.000-04:00

A round collared, round through the hip jacket with a single button closure at the neck. Short sleeves, and lined with navy cotton shirting. Made of Italian wool in a blue/black color with a diagonal weave.
This style can be made with two patch pockets ($20+).
Worn with Two Pleats Top, white, and Wool Floral Skirt.
100% wool from Italy (lining cotton)
Dry clean.
Sizes 4T - 8
$140.00usd
Adult S, M, L $220.00usd

Pull On Trousers - Grey

2008-10-05T21:34:00.000-04:00

Pull on trousers made of grey cotton denim. Straight legs, and dropped crotch.
Worn with Tradition Dress, black (tucked in like a blouse).
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$48.00usd

Tradition Tunic - Wool Floral

2008-10-05T21:14:00.000-04:00

The tradition shape in a tunic length. Made of a very special, charcoal wool with a tumbling pattern of woven flowers in varying shades of grey. The wool is imported from Italy. The top is lined with grey cotton. Scoop neck, and side vents at the hem.
Worn with Tunic Dress, green floral, and Simple Linen Skirt, white.
Worn with Tunic Dress, grey.
100% wool from Italy
Dry clean, or very gently hand wash cold, dry flat.
Sizes 4T - 8
$128.00usd

Simple Linen Skirt - Black, White

2008-10-05T20:58:00.000-04:00

Simple linen skirt with gathered elastic waist. Nice round shape, and fullness.
Worn with Two Pleats Top, grey/cream dots.
Also, available in natural linen, and ticking.
100% linen (mid-weight)
Machine Wash, tumble low.
Sizes S, M, L
$48.00usd

Tunic Dress - Grey

2008-10-05T20:41:00.000-04:00

A tunic style dress with a sweet ruffle at the hem. Slight a-line shape. Perfect alone, or as a layering piece. Made of fine cotton shirting. Long sleeves. Two shell buttons at the neck.
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble low.
Sizes 4T - 8
$78.00usd

Wide Leg Pants

2008-10-05T20:25:00.000-04:00

Black linen pants with a leg that is wide throughout, but comes in a bit at the hem. Just below the knee length. Elastic waist. Easy going.
Worn with One Tuck Top, natural.
Machine wash, tumble low.
100% linen (mid-weight)
Sizes S, M, L
$48.00usd
Adult S, M, L $84.00usd

Essential Skirt

2008-10-05T20:02:00.000-04:00

A modern feeling, grey, cotton bubble skirt with a soft, black jersey waistband, and black shorts built in (essential). Soft volume.
Worn with two pleats top, white.
100%cotton (the black jersey has a little stretch)
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$62.00usd

Tunic Dress - Light Green Floral

2008-10-03T22:54:00.000-04:00

A tunic style dress with a sweet ruffle at the hem. Slight a-line shape. Perfect alone, or as a layering piece. Made of woven cotton/rayon that has a washed silk feel. A vintage print of sepia rose clusters on a minty green ground. Two shell buttons close the neck. Long sleeves.
Worn with simple linen skirt, white.
Cotton/rayon
Dry clean, or hand wash cold, line dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$80.00usd

One Tuck Top

2008-10-03T22:23:00.001-04:00

Three quarter sleeve top with a wide neck. Made of natural color linen. One tuck pleat at the center of the neck. Just above knee length, and slight a-line shape.
Worn with wide leg linen pants, black.
Also, available in Black linen.
100% linen (mid weight)
Wash gentle, tumble low.
Sizes 4T - 8
$78.00usd
Adult S,M,L $120.00

Alpaca Sweater

2008-10-03T21:53:00.000-04:00

A very cozy, and furry black Alpaca sweater. Alpaca's insulating qualities, and softness are similar to cashmere. Perfect for chilly Autumn days and nights, and layering in the Winter. Short sleeves, wide, crew neck, pullover style. It's like a little bear sweater.
Worn with two pleats top, white and essential skirt, grey.
Worn with two pleats top, grey cream dot, and simple linen skirt, black.
Dry clean or hand wash cold, dry flat.
Sizes 4T - 8
$98.00usd
Adult S, M, L $140.00

Tradition Dress - White

2008-10-03T21:20:00.001-04:00

A traditional Mexican day dress reconsidered in simple white linen. Scoop neck in front, and back. Pleats in front, and back. Both sides have a split at the hem. Short sleeves.
Worn (as a shirt) with ticking trousers.
Also, available in Natural, and Black linen, and Cotton Ticking
100% linen from Belgium
Wash and dry gently.
Sizes 4T - 8
$80.00usd

Ticking Trousers

2008-09-25T14:47:00.000-04:00

Easy pull-on trousers of cotton ticking.
Cotton from USA
Sizes S, M, L
Machine wash and dry.
Worn with tradition dress, white.
$48.00usd

Two Pleats Top - Grey / Cream Dots

2008-09-25T14:32:00.000-04:00

A soft, woven, two-ply cotton top. The scoop neckline has two pleats on either side that creates a fullness in the front. The front hangs longer than the back. Short sleeves, and pullover style.
Also, available in Black, and Natural linen.
Worn with simple linen skirt, white.
100% cotton from Japan
Wash gently, and dry low.
The first wash will give the shirt a wobbly texture.
Sizes 4T-8
$48.00usd

Two Pleats Top - White Woven Cotton

2008-09-25T14:15:00.000-04:00

Two pleats on either side of the scoop neck lend fullness, and movement to the front.
Made of beautiful woven cotton. The pattern is a vertical stripe with small dots and flower clusters. Very feminine, and pretty. Short sleeves, and pullover style.
Also, available in Natural, and Black linen.
Worn with Grey pull-on trousers.
Worn with Grey essential skirt.
100% cotton from Italy
Wash Gently, and dry low.
Sizes 4T-8
$48.00usd

Top with pleat - Available in black cotton twill

2008-07-03T10:55:00.000-04:00

Three tissue thin layers of taupe linen resulting in a fabric that is mid-weight. The most beautiful linen I have ever seen. The feel of it is dry, and the drape has a bias-cut feel. There is a subtle woven texture. On the body it can slouch perfectly, and hang elegantly. The sleeves are just above the elbow. There is a box pleat at the back of the neck, and a gathered back hem that gives the back of the top volume. The front remains minimal.
100%linen
Sizes S,M,L
dry clean

Available in black cotton twill! This linen is sold out!
$120.00USD

Pants in a Japanese Style

2008-06-29T16:31:00.000-04:00

Based on a Japanese Tai-Chi style. Modern drawstring pants with subtle, interesting details. The fit is loose, but not baggy with a straight cut hip, and an inset panel between the legs. The drawstring goes through the waistband twice, and is secured by two loops in the front (or the back depending on how one prefers to wear them). Very beautiful woven wool/metal in charcoal grey with a small white stripe. This fabric has a gorgeous hand, and the fine metal threads lend a refined rumpled quality as opposed to a shiny metallic thread quality.
Japanese Style Pants
wool/metal
wash cold, line dry, or dry clean
Adult Size S,M,L.
$120.00USD

Broad Shirt

2008-05-13T14:54:00.001-04:00

The Broad Shirt is a round-collared, four button, half placket shirt. Made of cotton shirting, ivory/cream color with a subtle woven stripe. Two button cuffs, shirt-tail hem, and many small tucks on the back yoke.
This shirt is of a generous nature.
100% cotton with shell buttons
Available in Small, Medium, Large
$160usd

Tradtion Dress

2008-03-16T23:52:00.000-04:00

A traditional Mexican style day dress reconsidered. Elegant, and simple in black linen. Pleats at the front and back of the yoke. Small side vents at the hem. Scoop neck, and pull on style. Generous volume.
Linen
Sizes 4T - 8
Hand wash cold, line dry.
please, inquire about other sizes (including adult)
$80.00usd, 51.00eur, 7,786jpy

३ Pocket Wool Pull - sold out

2008-03-16T22:58:00.000-04:00

Based on a classic fishing smock. Made of very lovely natural wool (not dyed)that has been twisted into long fiber strands, and bound together with a heavy linen thread. The cuffs, and inside pockets are lined with a soft cotton that has an elegant, subtle brown/ecru stripe. The wool has a soft hand. Wide neck, the collar stands up, straight sleeves, generous body, and 3 pockets in the front.
Wool, Linen, Cotton.
Sizes 4T - 8
hand wash cold, dry flat, or dry clean
$180.00usd
please, inquire about larger sizes (including adult)