# Luminous Circus Editorials The ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 Photoshoot Stars Valentina Dimitrova By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-bulgaria-april-2013 References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Circus-story-for-ELLE-Bulgaria-April-issue-2013/7711763) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ELLE.Bulgaria) The ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial puts a [whimsical twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025) on the classic circus theme that is ever-popular in the fashion industry. Instead of going the dark route or taking the quirky path, this photoshoot is much more dreamy and sophisticated. The spotlight shines a warm glow on the ring master's stage, lighting up the show-stopping outfits beautifully. Lensed by Diliana Florentin, a photographer based in Sofia, Bulgaria, the ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial stars model Valentina Dimitrova. It was shot on location at Sofia Circus. The dark-haired beauty was styled by Antonia Yordanova, who paired [showgirl headdresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) with [leopard dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), sequinned tops and studded cuffs. Hairstylist Georgi Petkov and makeup artist Slav Anastasov finished the looks. Accompanying the ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial is a video by Georgi Zhekov and Rusen Minchev. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate dreamy and sophisticated elements to their circus-themed collections or photoshoots to stand out from the traditional dark or quirky route. - **Showgirl Accessories:** Accessories designers can draw inspiration from showgirl headdresses, leopard dresses, sequinned tops, and studded cuffs to create unique and eye-catching pieces for their customers. - **Location-based Photography:** Photographers can take advantage of the unique atmosphere and lighting of circus locations like the Sofia Circus to create captivating editorial shoots that stand out from traditional studio settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate the whimsical and dreamy elements from the ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial into their circus-themed collections or photoshoots. - **Accessories:** Accessories designers can draw inspiration from the showgirl headdresses, leopard dresses, sequinned tops, and studded cuffs featured in the ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial to create unique and eye-catching pieces for their customers. - **Photography:** Photographers can take advantage of unique settings such as circus locations to create captivating editorial shoots like the ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 editorial. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)