VIENNA FASHION WEEK has become a home for many genres of fashion: Of course, evening attire cannot be missing in this equation. Both Liudmila Lugbauer and Atena Neuhuber present beautiful gowns made for elegant evenings.
Liudmila Lugbauer
Redefining bespoke luxury from her farm studio in Oberndorf an der Melk, Lower Austria, designer Liudmila Lugbauer captures the true essence of high couture: total singular artistry. Growing up playing among her mother’s fabrics, she inherited a deep reverence for needlework and hands-on creation. Rejecting mass production, Lugbauer personally hand-sews every single piece as a one-of-a-kind . Combining strong, sharp tailoring with fluid textures to create “quiet luxury with a loud presence.” By transforming street-style observations into meticulous, slow-fashion masterpieces, she delivers sophisticated couture engineered for confident women who lead,effortlessly transitioning from daytime business to evening glamour.
Atena Fashion Academy
Operating out of Austria, designer Atena Neuhuber embodies the true ethos of modern high couture by treating every garment as an exclusive piece of fine art. At the core of her couture practice is hand-painted textile design: each look begins with a singular brushstroke on canvas before being rendered onto luxurious silks and tailored into made-to-order, zero-waste silhouettes. Through her global Masterclass initiatives, such as guiding 26 Iranian designers for Vienna Fashion Week. She elevates couture beyond traditional luxury, using bespoke craftsmanship, narrative storytelling, and architectural drapery as powerful mediums for personal expression and cultural transformation.
