In today’s
world, the term haberdasher is most
generally used to describe a clothing outfitter for men. Haberdasher is derived from the Middle English word hapertas, which was an Anglo-French word
for a type of cloth, as is the now obsolete noun haberdash, which once meant petty merchandise or small wares such
as sewing needles and thimbles. However, throughout history, the term haberdasher has referred to someone who
deals in hats or caps. With that being said, I would now like to introduce Maor
Zabar, Haberdasher Extraordinaire!
As the
grandson of a tailor, Maor Zabar began playing with fabric and learned how to
sew at an early age. His studies in fashion and costume design led him to the
creation of many complex costumes invoking a unique dreamlike appeal.
Photo: good jude
Having
always loved hats, Maor’s basic learning from a milliner impelled him to begin
experimentation to discover new ways to mold and manipulate fabrics. With the
addition of beads, fur, plastic, paint, and a variety of themed items, this
stunning line of hats became filled with true works of art.
After seeing
Maor’s costumes featured in a play, Tal Markovitch, a fashion designer,
contacted him with the hope that the two of them might begin working together.
Before long, a business partnership was formed and the hat business began.
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Crustacean and Wine Hat
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These
fascinating fashions originate from varied themes, including carnivorous
plants, baby, fruits, infestation, food, folk tale, and others. Visit the Maor Zabar Hats Website or their shop on Etsy to see the end result of the artistry involved
in this fascinating wearable art.
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with lemon and lettuce
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Which of these surprising hats would be your first choice?
Mine would probably be either the Pitcher Plant or Venus Fly Trap from the Carnivorous line
or the Shrimp and Caviar Fascinator from the Food line.
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| Maor Zabar |
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| Tal Markovitch |
