Last Updated: October 10, 2026
Bag strap connectors are the small hardware pieces that join a strap to a bag's handle loop or perforated hole.
When you shop for connectors, two things matter most: how the connector attaches to your bag, and whether its finish suits the look you want.
Below, we break down materials, compare our connector packages and a selection of our Color Match strap sets, and show how to attach a strap tool-free.
Each connector package costs $16 for two connectors, and each Color Match strap-and-connector set costs $59. The difference is finish and color.
Option |
Price |
What's Included |
Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Signature Gold Connectors™ |
$16 |
2 solid brass connectors with a light-gold dip finish, plus matching die-cut gold screws |
Bags where you want the hardware to show |
Color Match Connectors™ |
$16 |
2 EVA tabs, 2 solid brass D-rings with a light-gold dip, 2 white screw-in buttons |
Bags where hardware should disappear |
Color Match strap sets |
$59 |
2 adjustable 2" straps (24"-50") plus 4 matching connectors |
A full strap-and-hardware refresh in one order |
That $16 entry point is the part most shoppers miss: test the system on one bag, then expand later.
Two materials carry this category: solid brass and EVA. Both hold up, but they solve different problems.
Solid brass is a copper-and-zinc alloy that takes a finish well. Our Signature Gold Connectors™ are solid brass with a light-gold dip, and the Color Match D-rings are made the same way.
EVA is a flexible, waterproof material that takes color evenly, which is why our Color Match Connectors™ come in colorways matched to our straps.
Choose brass when you want the connector to be part of the look. Choose EVA when you want the strap to be the only thing anyone notices.
The practical difference is feel: brass connectors are solid metal, while EVA tabs are lighter and slightly flexible.
Salt, sweat, sunscreen, and humidity are hard on metal finishes, so corrosion resistance matters for any bag you take to the beach or pool.
Signature Gold Connectors™ are solid brass, built to resist rust and corrosion. The Color Match tabs are waterproof EVA, and their D-rings are the same light-gold solid brass.
A quick wipe-down after salt water or sunscreen, plus checking that the screw or button is snug, keeps either option looking good.
Interchangeable bag straps only work if the connectors are universal across your bags.
The catch is handle geometry. Some bags have fabric loops wide enough for a 2" strap; others have metal rings or pre-cut holes.
Our connectors attach through handle loops or straight into the holes on a perforated tote, so you can use the attachment points your bag already has.
Here is what to check on your own bag before you buy anything:
Leather bags need a different conversation. The leather itself is usually strong, but the finish and stitching around the handle fail first.
A connector that clamps down hard can leave a permanent crease; one that fits loosely slides and wears the finish unevenly.
Signature Gold Connectors™ install through an existing hole, so they suit leather bags that already have one. If your leather bag only has handle loops, look at the Color Match Connectors™, and check the fit before you carry a full load.
Placement matters too. Check that your connector sits on a load-bearing part of the handle, not a decorative stitch line.
Attaching a strap takes about two minutes with Strapistry connectors, with no tools, no hole punch, and no sewing.
Total time: About 2 minutes for both sides. Difficulty: Beginner.
What you'll need:
Step 1: Choose your attachment points. Pick two existing holes or handle loops on opposite sides of the bag, at the same height so the strap hangs level.
Step 2: Place the first connector. For Signature Gold Connectors™, insert the connector through the existing hole. For Color Match Connectors™, position the EVA tab through the handle loop or over the holes on a perforated tote.
Step 3: Secure it and clip on the strap. Tighten the matching screw from inside the bag (Signature Gold) or press in the white screw-in button (Color Match). Then clip the strap's swivel clip onto the connector's D-ring.
Step 4: Repeat on the other side. Attach the second connector to the opposite side, clip on the other end of the strap, and adjust the length.
Expected result: A strap that sits level, holds firm, and can be swapped to another bag in seconds.
If something does not look right after installation, these quick checks usually solve it.
The connector feels loose. Make sure the screw or screw-in button is fully seated.
The connector will not fit the handle loop. Check that the loop opening is large enough for the connector tab, or use an existing hole instead.
The bag hangs unevenly. Adjust the strap length on both sides using the slide, then re-check.
If you want visible, jewelry-inspired hardware, start with the Signature Gold Connectors™ package: solid brass with a tool-free screw-in attachment. If you want hardware that disappears into your strap's color, choose the Color Match line.
Both connector packages cost $16, and every Color Match strap-and-connector set below costs $59.
The Signature Gold Connectors™ are solid brass with a warm light-gold dip finish, secured by a die-cut gold screw, the connector to buy if you want visible, deliberate hardware.
Best for: Bags with visible hardware, neutral colorways, and anyone who wants a jewelry-inspired finish.
The honest limitation: The gold finish is a statement. On a bag with silver or gunmetal hardware elsewhere, it may clash.
Signature Gold Connectors™ — Package of 2 →
Color Match Connectors™ are built to disappear into your strap's colorway. Each package includes 2 EVA connector tabs, 2 solid brass D-rings with a light-gold dip, and 2 white screw-in buttons.
Best for: Bags where you want the strap to be the only visual feature, including bags with handle loops instead of holes.
The honest limitation: Colors are matched to Strapistry straps, so matching an exact bag shade takes a moment of thought.
Color Match Connectors™ — Package of 2 →
Coastal Sky™ pairs a light blue and ivory striped woven strap with four matching light blue connectors, so the hardware reads as part of the strap rather than an add-on.
Best for: Light blue perforated totes and anyone building a soft, coastal palette.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Coastal Sky straps (24"-50"), 4 matching light blue connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
Navy on navy is the least fussy combination in the range. The Ocean Breeze™ strap and its four navy connectors create a tailored look that works on almost any bag color.
Best for: Navy, tan, and white totes, plus anyone who wants one set that goes with everything.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Ocean Breeze straps (24"-50"), 4 matching navy connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
This set pairs a light blue strap in the Coastal Sky™ stripe with four lavender connectors, a combination that reads fresh without looking matched.
Best for: Lavender bags where you want the strap to lean blue rather than purple.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" light blue straps (24"-50"), 4 lavender connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
The Liberty Heritage™ weave carries navy, red, and antique ivory. This set pulls the navy out of that pattern and matches it to four navy connectors.
Best for: Bags in navy, ivory, or red where you want a coordinated but unmistakably Liberty Heritage look.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Liberty Heritage straps (24"-50"), 4 navy connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
Black connectors on a black, tan, and black strap. The hardware blends in, and the bag reads more refined for it.
Best for: Black and tan bags, and anyone who prefers hardware that stays out of the way.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Midnight Luxe straps (24"-50"), 4 black connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
This set pulls the thin red pinstripe out of the Liberty Heritage™ weave and puts it front and center with four red connectors.
Best for: Red, navy, and white bags, and anyone who wants a bolder take on a heritage pattern.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Liberty Heritage straps (24"-50"), 4 red connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
White connectors keep a bag looking fresh. Paired with the tan and ivory Sand Drift strap, this is one of the most neutral sets in the range.
Best for: Tan, navy, and white totes where you want hardware that does not fight the palette.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" Sand Drift straps (24"-50"), 4 white connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
Lavender head to toe. The strap and all four connectors read as one color story, which gives a lavender bag a finished, boutique-style look.
Best for: Lavender totes and anyone who wants every visible detail coordinated.
What's in the box: 2 adjustable 2" lavender striped straps (24"-50"), 4 lavender connectors, white button accents, light-gold hardware.
Pick Signature Gold Connectors™ for visible, jewelry-inspired hardware, or Color Match Connectors™ if you want the hardware to disappear into your strap's color. If you need both a strap and connectors, the $59 sets bundle them.
A quick decision path:
Updating your carry should not mean buying a new bag every season. The right connectors let you add a Strapistry strap to the bags you already love, and swap it between them whenever you like.
Most universal connectors work with perforated totes, canvas bags, and handbags with handle loops. For leather bags, use an existing hole or handle loop rather than punching a new one. Strapistry connectors fit Bogg Style Bags, perforated totes, and many popular handbags with handle loops or holes.
Check three things: the connector material, the attachment mechanism, and the load-bearing design. Signature Gold Connectors™ are solid brass dipped in a light-gold finish and secured with a die-cut gold screw. Color Match Connectors™ pair EVA tabs with solid brass D-rings and white screw-in buttons. Before each use, check that the screw or button is fully seated.
Yes. Interchangeable bag straps let you switch between crossbody, shoulder, and backpack carry without buying a new bag. Strapistry straps adjust from 24 to 50 inches, so you can set the length for crossbody wear on a tote or shorten it for shoulder carry. The connectors clip through handle loops or perforated holes, and you can swap straps in seconds.
Strapistry connectors attach without tools. Thread the connector through your bag's handle loop or a perforated hole, then secure it with the included screw-in button or die-cut gold screw. The whole setup takes about two minutes. For bags with existing D-rings, simply clip the strap's swivel hooks directly onto the rings.
One Strapistry strap system can work across multiple bags. The connectors fit through standard handle loops and perforated holes, and the adjustable straps run from 24 to 50 inches. If your leather purse has narrower handle loops than your canvas tote, check that the connector tab fits through the opening. Once it fits, the screw-in fastener holds the connector in place on either bag.
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