These little guys lend a rugged feel, but that’s not their purpose. They actually strengthen the fabric and prevent tears to make your denim durable for years to come. Talk about small and mighty! That being said—if you’re shopping for denim, make sure they have rivets.
Buttoned shirts signified that you were probably being dressed by a chambermaid. And since buttons on the left side would’ve been on the maid’s right when facing her employer, it was easier to button them. It was from this design that the modern-day button-down shirt got its silhouette!