Miss Bulgaria 2025 Simona Bakardjieva Black Sea Swimwear

This series captures a fresh dialogue between athletic discipline and coastal elegance through the lens of Varna-based photographer Rusalin Iliev. Miss Bulgaria 2025, Simona Bakardjieva, carries the poise of a professional volleyball player into a refined exploration of contemporary Bulgarian swimwear fashion. The shoot’s palette of earthy browns, classic black, and vibrant reds is grounded in the natural textures of the Black Sea coast, sun-warmed rocks, crystalline water, and wide-open skies.

Every frame balances strength with softness: minimalist swimwear styles meet sheer fabrics and lightweight cover-ups that respond to the sea breeze, creating a tactile tension that feels both modern and intimately local. The use of the Hasselblad X2D 100C brings out the textures of skin and fabric with clarity, making the images feel immediate and authentic.

Beyond traditional beauty, this work speaks to designers and brands invested in Bulgarian coastal heritage and evolving beachwear trends. It invites an audience who values vitality and authenticity, showing how athleticism and femininity coexist seamlessly in the new face of Bulgarian swimwear.