Buttons of Chicago Street Art from El Boton

As a child of the 1980s, it’s a little weird to see trends starting to come back around. For example, while the Trapper Keeper may have gone by the wayside, buttons are making a huge comeback. Frankly, when I think of buttons I tend to think of the “I’m With Stupid” version I had pinned to my stonewashed jean jacket as a kid. I’ll tell you this: it was pretty rad at the time. But those of you who are into buttons (or getting into them again) are probably looking for something a bit edgier and unique. Chicago’s El Boton offers a variety of limited edition sets for your buttoning pleasure. Included among the sets are logos from Chicago’s “El”, a series of animal designs from artist Laura Park, and others. My personal favorite, set #4, includes bits of street art drawn from around the Windy City– including a spot just a few blocks from where I live.

previously: Helvetica is Everywhere!!!