A few years ago I was running through the airport when I realized my suitcase’s zipper had split open but I had no time to replace my luggage. I knew I had to find a fix – fast. After a mad search, I ...

Ah, zippers. The contraption was first used on boots, then tobacco pouches, and then leather jackets (by Schott in 1925). Crazy, right? Zippers on clothes isn’t even a 100-year-old idea yet. The ...

July 26, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and neither have the problems we all have with them.

In an effort to be more sustainably-minded – especially when it comes to fashion – along with shopping on secondhand platforms and renting clothes instead of buying, we're in our ‘repair and re-wear’ ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves as it isn't always an easy fix. In fact, broken zippers are arguably the most awkward fashion piece to repair. The more you try and move the slider up and down (in ...