What's Old Is New: Zipper Now Hasker
Remember when Zipper closed, and I was sad? Well, a new store, Hasker, has opened in its place, and I'm happy again. Happy because the two former Zipper employees, Hassan and Kerry, have pulled together and rented the same space for their own home decor store. While in some ways, Hasker is comparable and similar to Zipper (children's stuff is still in the nook by the stairs, bath products in the back on the right, lots of funky, modern influenced designs), the store has a lighter, less serious feeling about it and features the work of several Brooklyn artists. They are still ramping up inventory, but I took a few photos of the new wares at their opening party on Saturday evening, including this shot of a very environmentally friendly stuffed deer head.
Also, nice to see a certain music celebrity in attendance. Athens, represent!
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Hassan and Kerry made Zipper what it was. I'm glad they pooled their resources to start their own store. Though their inventory was limited, I could see from the directrion they're headed, Hasker will be far better.
Athens??? was it micheal stipe?
cool. glad to see they're keeping the place open. hassan and kerry are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. i was sorry to see zipper go, but eager to see what h and k come up with. good luck.
Athens -
Doesn't the fat bass player from Widespread Panic have a place on Houston... he seems like a Zipper kind of guy :)