I grew up in post-communist Bulgaria, sketching dresses inspired by what I saw on TV. It wasn’t about trends, it was about storytelling: colour, character, atmosphere. Over time, that imagination became a skill, which I am still shaping today: translating ideas into wearable, functional, visually precise pieces.

I started with stage design in Bulgaria, training my eye through drawing, painting, and perspective. After moving to Antwerp in 2010, I discovered costume design - where fashion, narrative, and movement meet. I later trained at KASK DKO, and built a practice rooted in craft, fashion history, and purpose: silhouettes that read, materials that behave, and choices that feel stylish and right.

Since 2013, I’ve worked with hetpaleis in Antwerp, and I’m currently part of the costume department. That environment shaped how I work: bespoke thinking, close collaboration, and always grounded in the practical reality of performance - movement, quick changes, durability, and the small details that make a costume truly wearable on stage.

Alongside theatre, I take on freelance projects that keep me curious - designing pieces that are fashion-forward but grounded, always in service of the body, a role or a moment.

Another part of me feeds that work: I’m also a dancer and teacher. I co-run Los3Golpes, a bachata collective in Antwerp, focused on teaching with depth, respect, and joy.
That lived understanding of movement sharpens my design decisions: comfort, fit, rhythm, and how a garment moves with someone, not against them.

If you’re looking for a costume & textile designer who bridges imagination + fashion intelligence + stage reality, I’d love to hear about your project.