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The dream is reality with Kremi Otashliyska

Elina wears stylist’s own bra; ZIMMERLI briefs. Kremi wears GUCCI jacket and top. Anka wears ARAKS bikini briefs.

Mother first and muse second – Kremi Otashliyska is nothing but magic. The Bulgarian-born, Barcelona-raised beauty can speak her mind in four different languages, and knows first impressions aren’t always what they seem. In front of the camera she conjures pure alchemy – posing for greats such as Lindbergh and Feurer – and is a runway favourite of Chanel and Versace. If she had her way she’d know everything you were thinking, and finds nostalgia in a past where “people [were] more connected”. So when the sunlight hit just right we took her back to where she once belonged – to the pure sands of Bulgaria and the people who made it home.

Kremi Otashliyska @ Elite London wears JIL SANDER top and tights; ROXANNE ASSOULIN necklace (worn as bracelet).
Kremi wears GIVENCHY dress and briefs.
Kremi wears SUNSPEL top. Rebecca wears own bikini top. Elina wears MATTEAU SWIM swimsuit; talent’s own bracelets.

"My star sign is only the best one – Virgo. It suits me because I’m a perfectionist."

Milla wears stylist’s own top. Elina wears SUNSPEL top; MATTEAU SWIM swimsuit. Kremi wears CHLOÉ top; ANNIE COSTELLO BROWN earrings.
Elina wears MATTEAU SWIM swimsuit. Kremi wears ACNE STUDIOS top; TIGERLILY bikini briefs; ALICE WAESE earrings. Rebecca wears talent’s own bikini top, briefs and bracelets.
Kremi wears PACO RABANNE dress. Elina wears stylist’s own bra and briefs; SUNSPEL shorts; ROXANNE ASSOULIN bracelets; talent’s own bracelets. Anka wears ARAKS bikini briefs.
Elina wears MATTEAU SWIM swimsuit. Kremi wears ACNE STUDIOS top; TIGERLILY bikini briefs; ALICE WAESE earrings.

My last dream ... Can’t remember, I take many naps. My nickname is … Kremi. Not many people know that ... I know four languages: English, Spanish, French and Bulgarian, and understand Russian and Italian. My friends would describe me as a … Very honest person. I keep fit by ... I was born this way naturally. My favourite childhood story was … I have way too many. I’m nostalgic for … The past, where people would be more connected to each other, enjoy the moment and not take a picture or a video of every single thing to post on social media. The words I live by are … Everything is possible.  My wardrobe is … Very organised.

Elina wears SUNSPEL bra; ZIMMERLI briefs. Anka wears ALICE WAESE necklace.

"Growing up I used to think being an adult is so much easier and fun. But now I know there is nothing better than childhood and being a child."

Elina wears SUNSPEL top; MATTEAU SWIM swimsuit. Kremi wears VALENTINO coat; SUNSPEL bra and briefs. Milla wears stylist’s own top.
CHARLOTTE KNOWELS cape, bra and shorts.

First impressions are … Not always what you thought. The most exciting place right now is … With my family or on a job somewhere around the world. The song I know every word to is … The Wheels on the Bus, because I sing it with my son every day. My idols are … My husband. The superpower I’d most love to have ... Read minds. I’m most looking forward to … Having more kids and working more. I want to create … A beautiful and healthy family. My imagination is ... A secret. The most magical place on Earth is … Obviously Bulgaria. I’m superstitious of … Way too many things. I never thought I would … Never say never. My favourite food is … Sushi at Nobu. The future looks … Exciting and amazing.

Kremi wears CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, bra and briefs. Milla wears PETIT BATEAU customised briefs.

"My favourite memory is being pregnant. That was the best feeling and I’ve never felt as good as when I was pregnant."

Elina wears JIL SANDER top; TIGERLILY bikini briefs. Kremi wears ACNE STUDIOS dress. Milla wears stylist’s own top.
Elina wears PETIT BATEAU top; TIGERLILY bikini briefs; talent’s own bracelets (worn throughout). Kremi wears custom-made PURL HARBOUR bikini top and briefs; AURELIE BIDERMANN necklace.
Milla wears PETIT BATEAU customised briefs; talent’s own anklet. Kremi wears CHRISTIAN DIOR bra and briefs.

PHOTOGRAPHY Elina Kechicheva @ Talent and Partner
FASHION Bridie Gilbert
MODEL Kremi Otashliysha @ Elite London
HAIR & MAKEUP Rebecca Wordingham @ Saint Luke Artists using Davines and Bobbi Brown
TALENT Anka Gnoth, Elina Doncheva and Milla
STYLIST'S ASSISTANT Luiza Cirico