Mina Kaye was born a rebel — with a different vision, style and attitude.

After graduating from a school of choreography, her free spirit took her on a journey around the world. Upon returning from nearly two years in Asia, she found herself on the set of the film Spartacus — an experience that would become a turning point in her life.

From that moment on, her creative path evolved across film, art and television advertising, naturally leading her into the world of fashion.

In 2009, Mina Kaye founded the deconstructed fashion label MARIA QUEEN MARIA, introducing a distinctive and unconventional approach that challenged traditional ideas of fashion and established the brand as one of Bulgaria’s most recognizable avant-garde labels.

Today, MARIA QUEEN MARIA is internationally recognized, with Mina’s designs reaching clients and fashion communities across the US, Japan, Australia, Dubai and Europe.

Mina Kaye is a fashion designer, renowned stylist and professional film and advertising costume designer. Over the past decade, her visionary work has received significant recognition, including several prestigious awards and the title of Designer of the Year 2010.

Her creative work has also been featured in a number of prestigious national publications and cultural projects celebrating the achievements of Bulgarian women and the evolution of Bulgarian fashion.

In 2022, Mina Kaye was selected for the annual luxury edition of 24 Chasa, “Women — A Smart World,” recognizing successful women in business.

In 2023, Mina Kaye and MARIA QUEEN MARIA were selected among the most prominent Bulgarian fashion brands featured in the anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of Eva magazine, one of Bulgaria’s leading fashion and lifestyle publications.

In 2025, Mina Kaye and MARIA QUEEN MARIA were featured in “The Voices of Bulgarian Fashion,” an anthology celebrating the most influential names and creative figures shaping contemporary Bulgarian fashion.

In 2026, Mina Kaye and MARIA QUEEN MARIA were invited to participate in “The 50 Best Products of Bulgaria,” a national initiative highlighting outstanding Bulgarian products and creative achievements.

Her creative language moves freely between fashion, film and art — always driven by individuality, experimentation and the courage to see things differently.