Why I Obsess Over Zipper Colors (and Why You Should Too)

Confession time: I spend way too long choosing zippers.

Like, way too long. Some people scroll Zillow for fun—I dig through zippers like I’m looking for gold. Why? Because a zipper might seem like a tiny detail, but to me, it’s where the magic happens.

A bold zipper can turn a classic bag into a total showstopper. It’s the wink. The punchline. The plot twist. And in a world full of mass-produced “meh,” that pop of color is where my bags say, “I’m not like those other bags.”

The design secret no one talks about

I used to think zippers just had to match. Black bag? Black zipper. Brown bag? Brown zipper. Yawn.

Then I realized: contrast is where the fun lives. A deep navy bag with a fiery red zip? Love it. Soft brown leather with an electric teal zipper? Yes, please. Suddenly, the bag has personality. And honestly? So do you.

I like to think of the zipper as the soul of the bag. It’s where your practical piece gets a little flash of attitude—like a classic blazer with leopard-print lining.

Why it matters for handmade pieces

In fast fashion, zippers are usually the first corner they cut. Flimsy, plastic, boring. But in handmade goods?

We get to go full detail nerd. That’s the point. I choose YKK zippers (a.k.a. the gold standard), and I match them like I’m styling an outfit—because that’s exactly what I’m doing.

These little choices are how I make each bag yours.

No two combinations are ever exactly alike.

Next time you’re browsing my bags, take a peek at that zip. That bold red, sweet lilac, or forest green isn’t random—it’s part of the vibe. And it’s a big part of why my customers say, “I’ve never seen anything like this.”