I didn’t always know I’d become a costume designer, but looking back, it makes perfect sense. As a kid in post-communist Bulgaria,
sitting for hours sketching dresses inspired by soap operas on TV. It wasn’t about fashion trends, it was about storytelling, color, imagination.

I began my studies with a focus on stage design at the National School for Screen and TV Arts in Bulgaria, where I honed my drawing, painting, and perspective skills. After moving to Antwerp in 2010, I discovered costume design, which allowed me to merge my love for fashion with the art of storytelling. I trained at KASK DKO, where my passion for costumes truly took shape.

I combined my artistic education with technical training in sewing, graphic design, and fashion history—tools that continue to shape the way I approach costume today.

Since 2019, I’ve been part of the costume department at hetpaleis, the youth theater in Antwerp. I care for and adapt costumes, support other designers in bringing their visions to life, and occasionally get to design myself in collaboration with a wide range of artists.

Next to this, I work as a freelance costume designer, taking on diverse projects that keep me curious, flexible, and creatively fulfilled. I believe costume design isn’t just about decoration; it’s about helping a character breathe and connect with their story.

And I’m still exploring. Every project brings something new. Maybe even yours.

I didn’t always know I’d become a costume designer, but looking back, it makes perfect sense. As a kid in post-communist Bulgaria,sitting for hours sketching dresses inspired by soap operas on TV. It wasn’t about fashion trends, it was about storytelling, color, imagination.

I didn’t always know I’d become a costume designer, but looking back, it makes perfect sense. As a kid in post-communist Bulgaria,
sitting for hours sketching dresses inspired by soap operas on TV. It wasn’t about fashion trends, it was about storytelling, color, imagination.