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If you’ve been in Manhattan’s Garment District lately, you probably noticed a “big” change. The iconic button and needle sculpture at Fashion Avenue (Seventh) and 39 th Street has gotten a makeover.

I love buttons. I like them in cars (sorry, touchscreens), I like them in my games (not sorry, iPad touchscreen controls), and I love them on my phones. I’m apparently not alone in that love for phone ...