Bezar
| Bezar.com, Bezar | |
|---|---|
| Web address | bezar.com.com |
Type of site | design, e-commerce |
| Registration | Required |
| Available in | English |
| Created by | Bradford Shellhammer |
| Launched | March 17th, 2015 |
| Current status | Online |
Bezar is a curated online design marketplace launched in 2015 by former Fab co-founder and chief designer Bradford Shellhammer.[1] The site features unique pieces from emerging designers in four categories: art, home, jewelry, and accessories.[2]
The name “Bezar” comes from a combination of the words bazaar and bizarre.
History
In 2013, Bradford Shellhammer left his role as co-founder and chief design officer of ecommerce website Fab, maintaining a role as a shareholder and non-executive advisor. Jason Goldberg remained at Fab in his role as CEO.
In early 2015, Shellhammer announced he would launch and curate his own online design marketplace. Bezar launched in March 2015 with twelve designers, and has since added many more. The site also features four new pop-up shops daily.[3]
Funding
Before its launch, Bezar raised a total of $2.25 million dollars in two and a half weeks from seven investment funds and 20 individuals.[4] Notable investors include Whoopi Goldberg and designer Yves Béhar.[5]
References
- ↑ “At Bezar, Design Meets Retail.” The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ “Fab Cofounder Bradford Shellhammer is Launching Design Sales Site Bezar” Fast Company.
- ↑ “Bezar, Bradford Shellhammer’s Reimagined Fab.com, Goes Live Today.” TechCrunch.
- ↑ “After Fast Times at Fab.com, a Founder Starts Over Slowly.” Inc.
- ↑ “Fab Co-Founder Returns with Bezar” DeZeen.