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Guinevere zipper coil ring, $42, at nordstrom.com
Andrea Valentini zipper cuff, $85, at maxandchloe.com
Julianne Hough for Sole Society Makenna heels, $70, at solesociety.com
iHip tangle-free zippered earbuds, $11, at amazon.com
BCBG Max Azria Inlay zipper cuff, $68, at bcbg.com
Cuffitt zipper cufflinks, $40, at cuffitt.etsy.com
Linea Pelle Alex skinny leather belt with zip trim, $99, at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave at 56th St (212-247-1100)
Alexander Wang x Linda Farrow zipper-frame sunglasses, $254, at 80spurple.com
Josh Jakus zip tie, $65, at uncommongoods.com
Claire’s mixed-up colorful zipper drop earrings, set of nine for $15, at Claire’s, 1385 Broadway between 37th and 38th Sts (212-302-6616, claires.com)
Jeffrey Campbell Big Zipper flats, $90 (normally $110), at singer22.com. Use code “JC25OFF” to receive this discount through May 1.
Vans Section denim wallet, $26, at shop.vans.com
ZipperJewelry bow bracelet, $39, at zipperjewelry.etsy.com
Michael Michael Kors Naomi zipper clutch, $248, at michaelkors.com
Blu Bijoux zipper ring, $12, at maxandchloe.com
Jessica Simpson Leaf Collection heart necklace, $21, at qvc.com
Converse by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All-Star Zip-off Nailhead sneakers, $170, at piperlime.com
BCBG Max Azria Inlay zipper necklace, $68, at bcbg.com
Double-zipping bracelet, $12, at lulus.com
Karl Lagerfeld stainless-steel studded leather double-strap watch, $295, at macys.com
Zippers aren’t just a functional part of clothing: They’re now adding decorative flair to everything from women’s shoes and jewelry to men’s accessories.
April 28 is considered National Zipper Day to commemorate the date the fastener was invented in 1917. Fete the occasion by donning these zipper-adorned accessories, jewelry and shoes for men and women. You’ll find convertible sneakers from Piperlime, funky cuffs from BCBG and wool ties from UncommonGoods.
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