BITS AND PIECES OF PUBLIC PRESENCE SPANNING DECADES
Nikola Eftimov's fashion work has been featured extensively in both local and international media, cementing his status as a true visionary. He is known for his exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with the press, resulting in a multitude of published interviews and stories. His unwavering passion and dedication have inspired many young fashion designers to pursue their dreams.
The media seems to be interested in more than just Nikola Eftimov's professional career, as they often cover his lifestyle, hobbies, and philanthropic work. He's known for his advocacy for animal rights and his efforts to combat discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, and other factors. Interestingly, Nikola has always incorporated sustainable fashion principles into his designs, even before it was a popular topic in the fashion industry and among consumers.
A catalogue photo of Nikola Eftimov’s outfit donated for the charity fashion auction (with 9 other participants), November 1, 2023
The event was part of the Konekt’s Days of Giving campaign within USAID's Donation Partnerships project.
Photo: Skala School - Djolev and The Arts
Models: Ramiza Asani for Podium Model Agency
Hair: Bube Studio In
Make up: Viktor Mircevski
"Zhena Nova" magazine cover, December 2001
Design of the outfit (silver silk corset & skirt ensemble, handmade ornament & stylized kokoshnik tiara with black tulle veil): Nikola Eftimov
Photo: Boro Rudic
Model: Lidija Leovac
Breast Cancer Charitable Fashion Show, 2010
Outfit designed for the charitable breast cancer fashion show organized by BORKA and FASHION FEVER. Snapshot taken before the event took place
Design and photo: Nikola Eftimov
Execution assistant of the brooch, necklace and headgear: Aleksandra Jovanovska
Execution assistant of the dress: Vlatko Ivanovski
Make up: Zoran Shurbevski
Hair: STUDIO IV
Model: Ljupka (Studio Crnokrak)
An outfit from the "Bebop Baroness" series, presented in a group fashion show named "Jazz and Fashion", at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, April 2012
Inspired by the fascinating Baroness Kathleen Annie Pannonica de Koenigswarter née Rothschild
Design: Nikola Eftimov
Model: Ivana Geleva
Photo: Boris Grdanoski
Published in the Finish magazine "Suomen Kuvalehti"
Snezhana Bogdanovska Sani, author of a fashion TV show (Telma TV), wearing Nikola Eftimov dress, 2003
Photo: Ivan Blazhev
Interview with Nikola Eftimov for “Dnevnik” (“Antena”), 10.08.2012, No. 4934
Autor: Ana Nestorovska
Interview with Nikola Eftimov for WANNABE MAGAZINE, 2013
Author: Jelisaveta Popov
Nikola Eftimov with his assistant designer Aleksandra Jovanovska at Nikola Efimov Store
”TEA Moderna” magazine, October 3, 2012
An outfit from Nikola Eftimov s/s 2014 casual line published in “TEA Moderna” editorial
Hand knitted cotton cardigan, linen trousers, hand painted bag and scarf
Nikola Eftimov with his French Bulldog Aaron, 2014
Photo by courtesy of Fashionel
The interview
Interview with Nikola Eftimov for DMWC MAGAZINE
Nikola Eftimov with his senior rescued dog Plamen, interview for “Sloboden Pechat” (Слободен печат)
Author: Snezhana Bogdanovska Sani
Nikola Eftimov with Lidija Georgieva as representatives of R. Macedonia at The 3rd Central and Eastern European Countries and China Cultural and Creative Industries Forum, Łódź 2018
(Photo by courtesy of Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland)
Nikola Eftimov with the famous chef Marc De Jongh at Chateau Kamnik Winery, during the shooting of the Christmas Special of “Marc’s Adventures”, December 2023
(“Zlaten Zab” production)
Capture from the archive of Macedonian newspaper “Dnevnik”, 2007
It was taken at Mala Stanica National Gallery in Skopje, during the first annual exhibition of the students of Accademia Italiana Skopje. As a gesture of support, Nikola Eftimov is photographed in front of the works of his first-year students Olgica Dojcinoska Momirovska (left) and Nikola Karakashov (right). Nikola is wearing a jacket made by Neli Ilieva.
Nikola Eftimov with his French Bulldog Aaron, and Plamen, his rescued senior dog
A snap of the magazine interview, later featured in the documentary film BEYOND BORDERS - MACEDONIA, 2022
Direction: Hind Eljadid
Camera, edit, producer: Elita Osmani
Nikola Eftimov with his colleague Rosica Mrsik
”Portrait” (Портрет) magazine interview, March 2017
Nikola Eftimov’s participation in the humanitarian group fashion show, organized by "Mrdni so prst" to promote the donation of used pieces of clothing for the economically disadvantaged groups in the society, 2018
The designers had to work with donated clothing, giving a new life to the old pieces.
The outfits were presented by public figures. In the case of Nikola, he collaborated with Miyatta, Macedonian pop singer-songwriter and Sara Milenkovska, a model, student of political sciences and human rights activist.
Nikola also wore re-elaborated old pieces of clothes, that he donated after the show.
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Nikola Eftimov, an interview for “TEA Moderna” magazine, 2017
Author: Nebojsha Toleski
Photo: Igor Todorovski
Nikola Eftimov, an interview for “М Magazine” (МАШКИ МАГАЗИН), 2020
Author: Snezhana Bogdanovska Sani
Nikola Eftimov, an interview for “Sloboden pechat" (Слободен печат), 2021
Author: Snezhana Bogdanovska Sani
Photo: French photographer J. P., 1991
Nikola Eftimov, photo taken by Evdokia Nikolova for the "Your Club" interview (no. 81)
Nikola Eftimov, an interview for SBS Macedonian, 2018
Author: Maja B. Talevska
MRT 1 Promo announcing an interview with Nikola Eftimov for the Stilissimo TV show, 2017 (Author: Caci Pakovska)
Nikola Eftimov, Dinner at Palazzo Borghese in Florence after the Accademia Italiana show, 1998
Nikola Etimov
Photo: Evdokija Nikolova (2010)
In 1993, the editors of the monthly magazine "Zhena" chose Nikola Eftimov to be part of the people with style for that year.
Nikola Eftimov, an interview for “Sloboden pechat" (Слободен печат), 2021
Author: Kristina Apostolova
Nikola Eftimov at FWSK, 01.04.2013
Skopje Casual article
Nikola Eftimov with Lidia Mincev, Angelina Blazheska and Andrej Klincharov at the opening of Nikola Eftimov Store, 2012
A1on.mk article
Nikola Eftimov, photo taken during the lecture on cruelty-free fashion, Vegefest, organized by Anima Mundi, November 2016
Nikola Eftimov at the Euro-Balkan University, Skopje, September 2012
Photo taken during the lecture on fashion categories and the Italian model for establishing authentic design product (Open Summer Lectures, Euro-Balkan University)
Nikola Eftimov, still from the short documentary film "So similar, so different, so European", 2015
Nikola Eftimov guest on the morning program at "Kanal 5" TV, talking about his "Glagolitic stories" collection (Author: Vera Mešterović), January 2024
Photos via "Zlaten Zab" production
Fashion photographer Stefan Sokolovski at Milan Fashion Week - Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 (Dhruv Kapoor show) wearing Nikola Eftimov pants
Sonia Abadzieva: Nikola Eftimov – Fashion Body Art
The Large Glass Magazine, 12/13, 2000
Nikola Eftimov receives recognition for participating in a humanitarian fashion auction awarded by the executive director of Konekt, Mrs. Nikica Kusinikova and the director of USAID in R. N. Macedonia, Mrs. Jeri Dible, 2023
Nikola Eftimov Fashion & Design at Rouge Vogue, 2013
Nikola Eftimov at the Rosica Mrsikj show, WFSK, Spring 2012 (Photo: Time.mk Настани)
Buky Illustration by Nikola Eftimov
Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Nikola Eftimov (NE) for A' Design Awards and Competition.
Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Nikola Eftimov (NE) for A’ Design Award and Competition.
FASCINATION WITH ASIA
In 2005, Nikola Eftimov won the "Coca-Cola Light Fashion Design Award." As a result of this distinction, he was able to showcase his winning design in Florence and was offered a position as a lecturer at CIDI Bangkok from 2005 to 2006, which was facilitated by Accademia Italiana Florence.
Even before his first travel to Thailand, Nikola was fascinated by different Asian cultures, which was visible in his design work, parts of his living space etc.
In 2007, Nikola Eftimov returned to Bangkok to conduct a seminar for the fashion students of the newly opened seat of Accademia Italiana Thailand.
The press covered his activities in Thailand.
Nikola Eftimov at the Jim Thompson House, Bangkok 2006
The photo was published in many magazines and newspapers.
Surprise birthday party organized by Nikola Eftimov's students, Chanapatana International Design Institute, Bangkok 2005
An interview with Nikola Eftimov about his experience in Bangkok, “TEA Moderna” magazine, 2015
Author: Nebojsha Toleski
The cover of “TEA Moderna” magazine announcing the interview with Nikola Eftimov about his fascination with Asia, 2016
Author: Nebojsha Toleski
Nikola Eftimov on the island of Ko Samet in Thailand, photographed by his friend, Italian architect Alessandra Spadafora, 2006
The photo was published in the interview for “7 dena.mk”.
The interview
A photo collage depicting Nikola Eftimov, Italian architect Roberto Giordano and a staff member from CIDI Bangkok, 2005
The photos were published in a Thai magazine
(Via Roberto’s FB profile)
Nikola Eftimov with some of his students from the Chanapatana International Design Institute, at the Christian Lacroix exhibition, Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, 2005
After the annual fashion show of the students of Chanapatana International Design Institute, Bangkok 2006
Nikola Eftimov (first left) with some of his colleagues, management of CIDI, Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and models
Nikola Eftimov with his ex student Supaporn Chongcharoen-Modd, before the final corrections of her collection, CIDI Bangkok, 2006
Nikola Eftimov at Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok with some of his students from the Chanapatana International Design Institute, 2006
Ayutthaya trip
Nikola Eftimov with some of his students from the Chanapatana International Design Institute, 2006