Zippurse.

AuthorPeterson, Eric
PositionColorado Cool Stuff - Brief Article

Architect and self-described bag fanatic Beth A. Metsch started selling her hand-made leather purses to Denver stores in 2000, but found herself strapped for workhours after becoming a mom soon after the product launch. "I didn't have time to hand-make the bags," she said, so she looked for a design she could outsource to local manufacturers. Based on her mother's love of zippers, she posed a question last year: "What if I made a bag entirely out of zippers?" Buyers answered quickly and positively, and Metsch landed nearly 50 retail...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT