Exposed zippers first appeared about a year ago and they're even more popular now. Whether it's an industrial zipper down the back of a simple dress or a few decorative pocket closures, there's something fundamentally appealing about embellishment that's also functional. Marc Jacobs used a lot of them in his Marc by Marc Jacobs line for this season. A more budget-friendly option is this denim zip-front skirt ($44) from J.C. Penney (www.jcpenney.com). Sara Glassman • 612-673-7310 sglassman@startribune.com