Philosophy
Tabarro is a Venetian company, producing large round, calf-length cloaks, made of heavy waterproof fabric, called precisely “tabarri”.
The garment is inspired by the Greek and Roman coat and by the most recent cape with hood; the “tabarro” cloak has been the main character of the European costume that had its heyday in the “Era of the Serenissima Republic of Venice”.
In the 900th was supplanted by the coat, because its practicality, in the fascist period, however, has been banned because it was considered a garment typical of the anarchists.
Today the “tabarro”, produced by Tabarrificio of Mirano Veneto, is back in vogue, worn by women, men and young people for every occasion.
The Venetian tailoring, run by Sandro Zara, begins the tailoring production of vaguely retro designs, with carefully selected fabrics which keep the allure of the past.
Inspired by the clothing of theatrical and old fishermen, the company creates several designs, including the “Nobiluomo”, the “Brigantino”, the “Lustrissimo”, the “Ruzante” and the “Mercanto Padano”.
Tabarro also offers "Barena", a collection of clothing inspired by the lagoon environment, such as the “bragosso” trousers, the “Sestier” jacket, the “Foresto” and “Burchio” coats.
The fabrics used, often in black and dark blue, are typically noble and usually used for military uniforms, while lapels are made of horsehair canvas, stitched in order to enhance the crushproof collar.
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