Badge bearers
Michiko Koshino - this streetwear designer loves a good badge and recently gave guests at her fashion show a selection to take home
John Lennon - often wore political or enigmatic badges including his famous 'Listen to this button' badge
Katharine Hamnett - badge slogans inspired some of her most famous 1980s T-shirt designs |
Most wanted button badges
1. Send Thatcher on a Cruise
2. Jobs Not Bombs
3. Free Nelson Mandela
4. Chairman Mao (circa 1967-9)
5. Rock Against Racism
6. Lenin
7. Vegetarians Against The Nazis |
Get some more badge action
The Badge Circle, the UK society established 20 years ago which has regular newsletters and swapmeets.
Buy a selection of 100 button badges online for just £6 or 1,000 for £40.
Check out Frank Setchfield's 'Badge Collectors' Guide' £12.95 which is also available to buy online.
Check out toy shops and mail order catalogues for badge making kits.
Cover crappy badges in camouflage, floral or fishnet fabric and you have a whole new groovy look. |
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