Glamour and Grace at the Grand Finale of the Ruse Fashion Week 2025 Runway Shows

Dazzling designer collections left the audience breathless on May 10 at the House of Culture in Ruse during the final evening of the first edition of RFW Ruse Fashion Week. Top models walked the runway wearing collections by Bulgarian designers and brands Banderol, Povoda, Adriana Rica, Tasquira, Stefani Kamenova, Meriyan, Miss Queen and Boutique Milano.

The final night of runway shows at RFW Ruse Fashion Week was opened by fashion house ATELIER BANDEROL. Founded in 2002, ATELIER BANDEROL is the realized dream of designers Desislava Damyanova and Nikola Karadamyanov! The brand includes luxurious yet comfortable and practical boutique collections of elegant garments for men and women, suitable for business meetings, receptions, and special occasions!

A hallmark of the men’s suits is the traditional classic style with elements of original cuts and detailing. The designers strictly adhere to tailoring traditions, creating each model for the successful and confident person of today! Young audiences favor BANDEROL designs for their modern, comfortable cuts and fabrics that allow movement while emphasizing individuality and style.

The women's dresses and suits in the collections are not traditional in the conventional sense. Each piece is original, designed as if for the red carpet or a glamorous event. Bright details attract attention, highlighting the owner’s prestige and elite status!

The BANDEROL woman embraces the serene transition of mid-season, radiating effortless elegance and understated luxury while smoothly moving between dynamic engagements and moments of calm reflection.

Boutique Milano showcased a collection of men’s suits and casual menswear. At Boutique Milano, they believe that style is a matter of choice. That’s why they offer a wide range of men’s suits that combine sophisticated design with high quality. Their models are carefully selected to suit different tastes and occasions. Whether you're looking for a suit for a business meeting, wedding, prom, or other special event, Boutique Milano has the perfect option for you.

Meriyan Bashova is a designer with a distinct artistic sensitivity. She is 22 years old and in her final year of studies in Fashion Design. Inspired by art and a desire to create, Meriyan sees fashion as a form of personal and cultural expression. During her academic journey, she broadened her horizons through the Erasmus program in Istanbul – a city that allowed her to experience the diversity and dynamism of global fashion. Her participation in numerous fashion shows during her studies showcases her persistence, talent, and drive for growth.

Stefani Kamenova presented a brand-new vision for her label. Light, airy, flirty, and bright – perfect for the upcoming warm season and inspired by the French Riviera. A design approach that makes a full 360-degree turn stylistically, with models meant to make summer beautiful for every lady. Titled “INTRIGA” and marked by recognizable details, this is the beginning of a collection that will evolve throughout the year. Natural fabrics were used, with minimal waste, classic summer and earthy tones. “INTRIGA” – because every new release is a true intrigue. The show also included a few bolder spring boutique suit models, in perfect harmony with the entire collection.

POVODA presented elegant and impressive bridal gowns.

POVODA is a boutique for bridal and formal dresses, created for women of all ages. Women who seek modern femininity, romance, and a desire for elegance.
POVODA is the place that offers a solution for every special moment, with an individual approach and attention to detail. They will help you find your dress – one that not only impresses but also reflects your essence. With the help of experienced specialists, they provide consultations and create personalized models.

Miss Queen offered the audience at RFW Ruse Fashion Week a selection of boutique formal and prom dresses, created with attention to every detail. Inspired by the modern woman, the models emphasize grace, confidence, and uniqueness. A variety of designs and styles – from classic elegance to bold fashion visions – awaits every client looking not just for a dress, but an experience. Luxurious fabrics, sparkling stones, and airy feathers transform each dress into a work of art. At Miss Queen, you’ll find everything needed to be the star of any event – radiant, unforgettable, and a true queen.

Adriana Rica presented lavish and exquisite bridal gowns that left the audience breathless.

Adriana Rica is a brand born from a love of art, fashion, and femininity in all its forms. For Adriana Rica, true beauty knows no boundaries – it is not defined by age, size, or standard.
Every woman is a universe – unique, wonderful, extraordinary, and deserves a dress that tells her story – with grace, character, and timeless elegance. In the Adriana Rica designer atelier, gowns are created not just to highlight your style, but to fully blend with you and your worldview. For them, fashion is art, and every woman who chooses Adriana Rica is a muse, inspiration, and perfection captured in a singular look.

Tasquira Boutique closed the fashion show with 24 stunning bridal gowns.

Tasquira Boutique was founded in 2014 with the vision of continuing a family tradition in tailoring, ensuring individuality and elegance. The boutique has its own atelier and physical stores in Ruse, Bulgaria, and Essen, Germany.

The boutique offers custom-made garments tailored to each client’s preferences.

The name Tasquira holds a special meaning, symbolizing a memory permanently etched in the mind.

Inspired by this meaning, the boutique's mission is to offer refined and high-quality bridal, prom, and formal dresses to highlight every woman’s beauty, leaving a lasting impression.

For those who want to leave a personal mark on their look, Tasquira Boutique offers the opportunity to create custom outfits with unforgettable style.

The RFW Ruse Fashion Week event was organized by the Bulgarian Fashion Portal Fashion.bg in honor of its 25th anniversary. The fashion portal is the first Bulgarian platform to gather designers, brands, manufacturers, and fashion professionals in one online space.

The main goal of Ruse Fashion Week is to promote Bulgarian designers and brands and to show that Bulgaria produces world-class sustainable fashion that is made ethically and with care for the environment, traditions, and creativity.

The partner of Ruse Fashion Week is the Bulgarian Fashion Association, which, at the end of both evenings, presented its awards for the first time in support of sustainable fashion and the international success of the showcased brands.

The director and choreographer of the glamorous event was Bozhil Nikolov, and the host – Aphrodite Darmonska. Hair and makeup were provided by Ruse beauty salons Flower and Petals. Official photographer Neno Valkovski.

The models walked in black shoes by the prestigious brand Nine West New York, provided by CCC stores, and in white shoes from the online store Latiara.

Main sponsor – Moto Pfohe. With the support of the Bulgarian Fashion Association, CCC stores, Alexandra Travel, Martinez perfumes, Bistra and Galina Hotel, Nisovo Winery, Ivanovo Meat Factory, To4nite Transport Company (passenger transport to and from Bucharest Airport), Subliton sports sublimation kits, superfoods and cosmetics Mapiya dxnbg.com, Prime Laser aesthetic center, Latiara shoes, Enterprise Europe Network, Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce, Ruse Opera, Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Fashion Academy – Bulgaria's first comprehensive fashion program.

With media partnership from Utro newspaper, Ruse Media, Akcent.bg, Bride Magazine, Wedding Magazine, Women's World, Madamsko, Fashion Lifestyle Magazine, Smart Fashion Media, moda.bg, and Be Global Fashion Network.

You can follow everything about Ruse Fashion Week at https://www.rusefashionweek.com

Photos:

1. - 2. Models by Atelier BANDEROL, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
3. - 4. Models by Boutique MILANO, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
5. - 6. Models by Meriyan, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
7. - 8. Models by Stephanie Kamenova, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
9. - 10. Models by POVODA, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
11. - 12. Models by Miss Queen, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
13. - 14. Models by Adriana Rica, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
15. - 16. Models by Tasquira, presented at RFW Ruse Fashion Week
17. Awards for sustainable fashion and international success with the logo of Bulgarian Fashion Association

Photographer: Neno Valkovski