The Proud To Be Me event was organized by the Slovenian lingerie company Lisca. It invited "girls from the street" to present their swimsuit collection. In the end 18 girls from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia strode across the Prešeren Square in Ljubljana in bikinis, two-piece and one-piece covers.
In high spirit and all smiles, the girls' wish was to send a message that "no matter what others say, they always find the strength and realize that they're wonderful, just the way they are". "As women, we often forget that it's the differences that make us interesting and wonderful. Tall or short, round or thin, with bra sizes G or AA ... This body was given to us and it's right for us to accept it the way it is, and find in it the most positive. What defines us is our personality. Our stories. Regardless what our surrounding tells us, everyone has something to be proud of," wrote Lisca.
This year's swimsuit fashion promises more lively colours, tropical patterns, ethnic hints and elegant details.
Photos from the #Proud To Be Me event can be seen in the gallery below.
