Reinventing The Paper Clip As Mass-Market Art Object (Or Toy)

ACCO Brands, the no. 1 paper clip manufacturer in the US, is introducing Klix, small hair-barrette-shaped stainless steel clips in bright colors that snap when closed. “It’s very fun,” says an ACCO executive, “It’s this clickiness.” It’s also 16 times the price of a regular paper clip.