Of Serbian descent and Croatian-born, Zoran has lived and worked in London, Toronto, Milan, Zagreb, and Montreal, and is currently based in New York City. Drawing from these multicultural environments, he translates diverse influences into fashion and art. His design education was shaped by Europe’s leading fashion institutions: Istituto Marangoni in Milan and the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where he earned a Master of Arts degree.
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Zoran’s work has been published in magazines and books across the USA, UK, Germany, Spain, France, Kuwait, Japan, Canada, and China. Renowned fashion journalist Jeanne Becker praised his work on Fashion Television for its artistry and edginess. In 2009, Al Sabah Gallery in Kuwait City presented an exhibition of his art and fashion, including an exclusive collection commissioned by Sheikh Majed Al Sabah. His work has also been featured in group exhibitions in London, including the prestigious Victoria House UAL Exhibition (2013) and the Sex and Death exhibition in Covent Garden (2012). More recently, Zoran presented his work at the IFFTI Academic Conference at the London College of Fashion in March 2025, as well as at the ITAA Conference in 2025.
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Zoran Dobric received the Best International Wearable Art Award at the International Textiles and Apparel Association design exhibition in 1999. He is also a recipient of the London-based Shaftesbury Award for Emerging Designers and was featured in a pop-up shop and exhibition in London in July 2013.
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The designer creates original textiles using digital printing and laser cutting alongside artisanal techniques such as screen printing, block printing, embroidery, shibori pleating, batik, and hand painting. Inspired by art, folklore, and culture, his exclusive textiles are transformed into innovative silhouettes offering clients individualistic, creative expression.
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As a distinguished designer and academic, Zoran is currently an Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he leads MFA thesis research development at the School of Graduate Studies.
contact: info@zorandobric.com
