I am an accessories designer, a writer and a fashion instructor at Parsons The New School for Design in NYC and the Academy of Art University online.
I was born and raised in Bulgaria in a family involved in fashion and creativity, and always wanted to be a designer. My grandparents created bespoke clothing and my parents worked in architecture and landscape design. I was surrounded by hand made projects and always wanted to be a designer. I spent my childhood summers in my grandma's house, watching her knit and sew and grow a flowers and vegetables. She was always working on something unforgettable: a knitted sweater, a crochet tablecloth or a new dress. It felt so natural to see all these beautiful objects spring out of her hands. I thought that was what everybody's nana did.
After high school I was lucky enough to win a full tuition scholarship to study in the Art Institutes International in the US and I took the long trip away from home. My heart was set on New York City and as soon I graduated I headed to the big apple. A few sleepless years later a graduated with a BFA of Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design and I couldn't wait to dive into the real world.
After working for Marc Jacobs, Polo Jeans and Ralph Lauren and freelancing for multiple design houses I started my own luxury leather goods company, based on the concept Fashion for Technology. Having my own successful brand gave me the business and marketing skills to sell all over the world.
After a few years of creating my own products I have dedicated most of my time to teaching and writing. I love being connected to young creative designers and I want to give back to them as much as I can...
My newest venture is the fashion blog BobbinTalk.com
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