ZIPPER art form + function incorporates two retail stores in Los Angeles and Sonoma, California, a catalog and this website, ZIPPERgifts.com. Zipper melds the old with the new, art with commerce and humor with beauty and elegance. Shopping ZIPPER, either on the web or in person you'll constantly be surprised by the organic fluidity of the experience. So don't ever expect us to limit our definition of ZIPPER. You'll find surprises that are spirited we'll challenge you to think, encourage you to sing and make you laugh out loud. And just when you think you've figured us out we'll bring in a performance artist or stage a political rally. Our credo: Objects are imbued with art and history make that connection and the objects you choose will enrich your life.
So welcome to ZIPPERgifts.com. Think of it as climbing aboard the ZIPPER in a 1960's amusement park and enjoy the ride!

ZIPPER DATELINE
March 1993: ZIPPER art form + function a fresh retail concept is established at 8316 west third street in los angeles ca 90048
April 1998: ZIPPER expands to twice the size
November 2000: ZIPPERgifts.com opens ZIPPER to the World-Wide Web
March 2002: Projected opening date for a new store in Brooklyn at 333 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens. This beautiful brownstone community is a place about history, families, friends and community. Sure, it's close to Manhattan, but it's pure Brooklyn. The idea of opening a store there seemed to mirror our feelings about opening our first store nine years ago. Who knows maybe in the future we'll find a special friendly neighborhood that's just right for ZIPPER in London, Paris or Tokyo.
April 2002: Zipper opened at 333 Smith Street in historic Carroll Gardens.
March 2003: Zipper Los Angeles reaches a milestone celebrating its 10th Anniversary. A catalyst to the new Miracle Mile, Zipper at 8316 West Third Street leads the pack in the quest for cool gifts. This modernist general store features products designed exclusively for Zipper, gifts, art, furniture and design and architecture books.
March 2006: Closed Zipper Brooklyn and began expansion of Zippergifts.com. We thank all of our great customers in Carroll Gardens for their support during our four-year stay in their wonderful city. Join us as the website expands to bring even greater shopping opportunities right to your front door.
July 2007: Zipper opens in Sonoma, California at Cornerstone Place, 23572 Highway 121, at the gateway to wine country just 35 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Zipper is a new addition to the Cornerstone Place complex which includes architecturally designed gardens, a cafe, wine tasting rooms, and a select group of retail stores and galleries. A visit to Zipper Sonoma is a superb way to spend a memorable day visiting Northern California’s wine country.

DIRECTIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Zipper Los Angeles is conveniently located between LaCienega (the Beverly Center) and Fairfax (the historic Farmer’s Market).
Open M-Sat 11-7 and Sun 12-5
- Address: 8316 West Third Street in Los Angeles, California 90048
Phone: 323.951.9190
Zipper Sonoma is located in Cornerstone Place in Sonoma, California.
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
- Address: 23592 Highway 121, Sonoma, California 95476
Phone: 707 996 7956
WHO'S BIG IDEA WAS THIS?
ZIPPER was founded by former New York fashion designer Steven Saden and playwright and arts executive Elizabeth Cashour.
Need to talk to us?
E-mail us at info@ZIPPERgifts.com or call us at 323 951 0620