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Emanuela Hristova from Varna Free University impressed with her debut collection at a fashion show in Varna
22 October 2024
The students from the Department of Arts at Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" actively participated in the prestigious fashion event Fashion Forum - Varna. Within three days, fashion collections of designers and brands from Bulgaria, Italy and Turkey were presented. Young talents from the university were given the opportunity to work behind the scenes of the event as assistants to the participating internationally known fashion brands.
The graduates of the university met established designers and stylists, who gave them valuable knowledge about the processes of creating and establishing fashion brands. They had the opportunity to find out what stands behind the success of names in Bulgarian and international fashion such as Neli Anastasova, Ivan Donev and Nikolay Bozhinov.
Especially significant for the students and the public was the participation of the newly graduated Emanuela Hristova, who closed the first evening of the event with her author's collection 'Goth Sensualism'. She presented looks that combined femininity, strength and tenderness – a reflection of her personal ideals. Inspired by the Gothic and the sensualism philosophical movement, Emanuela created a collection dedicated to the special moments of life. The mentor of the young designer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kapka Manasieva - head of the Department of Arts, assisted in the development of the collection. Emanuela Hristova is currently working on her own brand EHellanuela, which is expected to bring innovation and elegance to the Bulgarian fashion scene. Her 'Goth Sensualism' collection was highly praised for its bold aesthetic and philosophical undertones.
The fashion event, which combines fashion, art and charity, provided the students of Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" with invaluable practical experience. They received inspiration and knowledge that will help them develop successfully in their future professional careers.
EMANUELA HRISTOVA
EMANUELA HRISTOVA IS A DESIGNER AND STUDENT OF VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABER". CAPTIVATED BY THE WORLD OF HAUTE COUTURE AND THE WORK OF HER FATHER, EMIL HRISTOV, WHO IS A DESIGNER, SHE HAS DREAMED OF FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS SINCE SHE WAS A LITTLE CHILD. EMMANUELA HRISTOVA IS AN ARTIST, AESTHETIC AND CREATOR OF LUXURY WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR AND CLOTHES. SHE BELIEVES THAT BEING DIFFERENT MEANS BEING BRAVE. HER DESIGNS ARE A REFLECTION OF HER IDEALS, WHICH ARE FEMININITY, STRENGTH, TENDERNESS AND THE DESIRE FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE.THE EHENELUELLA BRAND
THE BRAND EHENELUELLA IS FOR BRAVE WOMEN WHO APPRECIATE ELEGANCE, LUXURY, NICE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. THE UNDERWEAR AND CLOTHES AIM AT SHAPING THE BODY TO HIGHLIGHT THE BEST OF IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME RE COMFORTABLE TO WEAR.
THE GOTH SENSUALISM COLLECTION
GOTH SENSUALISM COLLECTION IS THE FIRST COLLECTION OF EMANUELA HRISTOVA. FOR THIS COLLECTION SHE WAS INSPIRED BY THE GOTHIC AND THE PHILOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT SENSUALISM, WHOSE MAIN RULE IS "LIVE IN THE MOMENT". GOTH SENSUALISM COLLECTION IS A COLLECTION MADE FOR THE MOST SPECIAL MOMENTS IN LIFE, WHICH ARE CERTAINLY NOT A PART OF THE ORDINARY EVERYDAY.
