About

The grandson of a tailor, Maor Zabar was inspired to become a designer after learning how to sew and play with fabric at a young age. After graduating from Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art in Tel Aviv with a degree in fashion and costume design, Maor opened his own studio and began working as a costume designer in dance, theatre and opera. Since then, Maor has won numerous awards for his work and has secured his place as one of the leading costume designers in Israel.

After years of fruitful work as a costume designer, Maor decided to pursue a long-held dream of becoming a hat designer and opening his own millinery atelier. In 2014, he launched his own brand - Maor Zabar Hats. His unique, colorful and humorous designs have earned the recognition of bloggers, journalists and other designers around the world. In October 2017, he was honored with his first solo exhibition at the museum – “Museu da Chapelaria” in Portugal.

In both his costume and hat work, Maor draws inspiration from nature, art and fashion history, while composing contrasts between classic and modern worlds. His work is meticulously crafted by hand, using classic high-quality materials alongside modern techniques such as digital textile printing, laser cutting and 3D printing. This synthesis of classical techniques, high quality materials and new technologies yields the fresh, new, humorous and theatrical aesthetic which identifies Maor’s unique style.