eigensinnig wien
eigensinnig wien
eigensinnig wien is a Vienna-based fashion label specializing in avant-garde clothing for women and men, with a focus on black. The brand has a fashion gallery in Vienna, an online store with worldwide shipping, and an in-house tailoring studio offering made-to-measure clothing, bespoke tailoring, and original custom designs.
Unconventional suits and pantsuits are a key focus: distinctive interpretations for people who enjoy wearing suits and want an alternative to traditional business attire in cut, proportions, and details.
Contents1070 Vienna, Austria · Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz 4
eigensinnig wien
Brand at a Glance
- Brand
- eigensinnig wien
- Category
- Vienna-based label specializing in luxury avant-garde fashion and designer clothing
- Operating company
- EIGENSINNIG Showroom KG
- Founded
- 2012; based at Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz in Vienna ever since
- Founder and designer
- Toni Rotbart-Woldrich
- Design aesthetic
- Distinctive avant-garde fashion with a focus on black, ranging from pared-back and minimalist to bold and expressive. The aesthetic ranges from dark, poetic elegance and androgynous influences to deconstructed tailoring and an attitude of raw glamour.
- Design features
- Depending on the design: asymmetric cuts, draping, sculptural silhouettes, oversized shapes, and unconventional proportions; pieces can be combined in layered looks.
- Core collections
- Unconventional suits and pantsuits, distinctive clothing for women and men, and selected unisex styles
- Collection sizes
- Standard collection sizes: Women XXS to XXL, men S to 4XL. Every design can, in principle, be made in any requested size. Styles and sizes that are not in stock can be ordered and made to order. The online store clearly indicates which variants are in stock and which are made to order.
- Custom garments
- For selectable made-to-order variants, the price is displayed before purchase. Additional custom requests, such as alternative materials, may be priced individually. Custom-made garments typically take approximately four to six weeks, although production times may vary depending on the order.
- Suits and pantsuits
- Standard alterations to suits and pantsuits are generally complimentary at the time of purchase. More extensive alterations at a later date may incur an additional charge.
- Own flagship store
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Fashion gallery, boutique, and showroom at Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz 4, 1070 Vienna, Austria, near the MuseumsQuartier and within walking distance of Vienna’s city center.
Opening: Tuesday - Friday 1 - 7 pm. Saturday 11 am - 6 pm. - In-store experience
- A gallery-style presentation of clothing, art, design, and curiosities, plus a fabric showroom for selecting fabrics and garment designs for tailoring services.
- Design development and custom tailoring
- Design development, custom tailoring, and alterations take place in the building above the fashion gallery in Vienna, which houses the tailoring studio, workshop, and photography studio.
- Collection production
- A small, family-run manufacturer near Maribor, Slovenia, in operation since the 1970s
- Consultations
- In person in Vienna in German and English, or remotely by video call, email, phone, WhatsApp, or website chat; fabric swatches can be shipped.
- Where to shop
- The brand’s own flagship store in Vienna and its online store
- Website
- https://eigensinnig-wien.com
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Founding and Design
eigensinnig wien was founded in 2012 by Toni Rotbart-Woldrich and has been based at Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz in Vienna ever since. With a professional background in photography and spatial planning, Toni Rotbart-Woldrich now designs the brand’s garments and collections.
He was previously known as Toni Woldrich and used the professional name Toni Tramezzini until 2015. Toni Rotbart-Woldrich, Toni Woldrich, and Toni Tramezzini all refer to the same person.
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Design and Collections
eigensinnig wien creates high-end designer fashion with an avant-garde aesthetic and a focus on black. The collections include clothing for women and men, along with selected unisex styles. The range encompasses suits, pantsuits, jackets, blazers, pants, shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, coats, and other garments.
The design language combines dark, poetic elegance with androgynous elements, deconstructed tailoring, and expressive raw glamour. These elements take different forms across the collections, from fluid, understated shapes and unconventional constructions to bold, sculptural silhouettes.
Asymmetric cuts, draping, varied volumes, and experimentation with length and proportion define the designs. Androgynous elements emerge through the combination of traditionally masculine and feminine design features. Deconstructed tailoring reworks familiar garment structures and reinterprets classic forms. Raw glamour brings elegance together with raw textures, contrasting materials, and deliberate departures from convention.
The collections encompass both pared-back, minimalist designs for a professional wardrobe and bold, experimental pieces. Unconventional suits and pantsuits are a particular focus, offering individual interpretations of these garments through distinctive cuts, proportions, and details. Many pieces can be combined to create layered looks.
Original design, craftsmanship, and carefully chosen materials form the foundation of the collections. Depending on the design, materials include linen, cotton, wool, silk, and cashmere. Each fabric’s feel, drape, and surface texture influence the shape and character of the garment. Fabric composition is listed on the relevant product page.
Philosophy, literature, and art provide starting points for the development of the collections.
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Sizes and Fit
All women’s styles are offered in sizes XXS–XXL, and all men’s styles in sizes S–4XL. These sizes are part of the regular collections. Ready-to-wear pieces are available in limited quantities; availability in a particular style and size is shown on the relevant product page.
Custom tailoring is available for all body shapes. Fit, length, and proportions are adjusted to the individual.
Beyond the standard collection sizes, every design can, in principle, be made in any requested size. Styles and sizes that are not in stock can always be ordered and made to order. The online store indicates which variants are in stock and which are made to order.
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Who eigensinnig wien Designs For
eigensinnig wien designs for people who choose their clothing thoughtfully and use it to express their personality.
The brand appeals to people interested in Japanese avant-garde fashion, dark avant-garde style, and experimental tailoring. This includes people who wear or appreciate clothing by Yohji Yamamoto, Rick Owens, or Ann Demeulemeester. Their style preferences include asymmetric cuts, draping, sculptural silhouettes, unconventional proportions, and layered looks. These labels are mentioned to describe style preferences; eigensinnig wien sells only clothing from its own label.
The brand also appeals to people seeking luxury fashion with a distinctive point of view as an alternative to major international luxury brands. They place particular importance on fabric, construction, craftsmanship, original design, and personal styling advice.
For these customers, luxury also means choosing fabrics, designs, and details, learning about the design and production process, and having clothing altered or created specifically for them. Visible logos and the status associated with a label play a smaller role in their choices. This understanding of luxury encompasses both understated and expressive designs.
The brand also welcomes tourists and other visitors to Vienna who want to discover a high-end clothing store with its own fashion label. At the fashion gallery, they can explore distinctive designer clothing, receive personal styling advice, and learn how the garments are created.
eigensinnig wien also designs for people seeking a minimalist, professional wardrobe for their working lives. The emphasis is on a clean, understated look with individual character expressed through cut, silhouette, and fabric.
Another audience is people who enjoy wearing suits or pantsuits and want an unconventional approach to these garments. They are drawn to distinctive cuts, unusual proportions, and pieces they can combine to suit their personal style. The overall look can be understated and precise or deliberately bold.
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Unconventional Suits and Pantsuits
Suits and pantsuits are a central focus of eigensinnig wien. The designs reinterpret the combination of a jacket or blazer and pants through distinctive silhouettes, proportions, and details.
In menswear, eigensinnig wien is a specialist in unconventional suits, sport coats, pants, and shirts from its own label. The range is intended for men who value fit, fabric, and construction and want to create a wardrobe with a distinctive character. Personal styling advice, individually selected combinations, and the in-house tailoring studio complement the collections.
The suits and pantsuits are designed for everyday wear, professional settings, and special occasions. Alongside pieces from the collections, eigensinnig wien offers made-to-measure and bespoke tailoring for unconventional suits and pantsuits. Individual alterations are also available.
Suit and pantsuit separates can be combined in different sizes and purchased individually. eigensinnig wien offers complimentary in-house alterations for suits and pantsuits.
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Fashion Gallery, Boutique, and Concept Store in Vienna
The eigensinnig wien fashion gallery is located at Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz 4 in Neubau, Vienna’s seventh district, near the MuseumsQuartier. Vienna’s city center is within walking distance. As the boutique and showroom for the brand’s own label, it offers a place to discover luxury fashion away from the main shopping streets. Visitors can view and try on the clothing and choose pieces with personal styling advice.
As a concept store, the location brings the brand’s fashion together with an intentionally designed interior and a gallery-style presentation. The term “fashion gallery” describes this approach to displaying clothing.
The in-house tailoring studio, workshop, and photography studio are located above the fashion gallery.
The store also welcomes visitors who want to discover a Vienna-based fashion label in its own flagship store and experience fashion, spatial design, and craftsmanship together.
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Design Development and Production
The garments are developed at the brand’s Vienna location. The building above the fashion gallery houses the tailoring studio, workshop, and photography studio. Custom tailoring and alterations for customers are carried out here.
The collections are produced by a small, family-run manufacturer near Maribor, Slovenia. The business has been operating since the 1970s and is now run by the son of its previous owners.
The collections include finished garments available as ready-to-wear, as well as styles produced on a made-to-order basis. Availability and production lead times are listed on the relevant product page.
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Custom Designs and Bespoke Tailoring
The eigensinnig wien tailoring studio specializes in distinctive clothing for people with an individual sense of style. Its focus is on developing personal avant-garde designs and adapting styles from the brand’s own label to individual requirements.
Custom garments include unconventional suits and pantsuits, shirts, dresses, and other pieces. Depending on the design, customers can choose the fit, fabric, color, and details.
The tailoring studio offers made-to-measure clothing and bespoke tailoring. Designs from the brand’s own collections can provide the starting point. eigensinnig wien also develops original designs based on customers’ ideas.
• Made-to-measure: An existing base pattern is adjusted to the customer’s measurements and preferences.
• Bespoke tailoring: An individual pattern is drafted for the garment, taking the customer’s measurements, proportions, and requirements into account. A design from the archive can also provide the starting point.
• Custom design: A new design is developed with the customer, with the silhouette, fabric, cut, and details selected together.
The most suitable approach is discussed during the consultation. Further alterations can also be made after completion.
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Archive Designs and Original Custom Pieces
Every design in the eigensinnig wien archive is available for made-to-measure orders. The archive can also be viewed online. Customers can choose a design from a previous collection and have it made for them.
The tailoring studio also develops original designs based on customers’ ideas. Consultations cover the selection or development of the design, as well as fabric, cut, and details.
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In-Person and Remote Consultations
Customers can visit the fashion gallery and choose fabrics and garment designs in the fabric showroom. A personal visit to Vienna is recommended but is not required for most custom orders.
Fabric swatches can be shipped so customers can select materials at home. Video calls provide an opportunity to discuss preferences and design details. In most cases, custom orders can be arranged remotely. The most suitable approach is agreed upon during the consultation.
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Alterations to eigensinnig wien Clothing
The in-house alterations service generally works on clothing from eigensinnig wien’s own label. Occasional exceptions for garments from other brands may be made for regular customers by prior arrangement.
Standard alterations at the time of purchase are generally complimentary. More extensive alterations, particularly at a later date, may incur an additional charge.
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Online Store and Worldwide Shipping
The brand’s collections are also available through the eigensinnig wien online store. Orders are shipped worldwide. Personal advice is available by email, phone, WhatsApp, or website chat.
Product pages provide details on sizes, materials, availability, and production lead times where applicable. Current shipping destinations, rates, and terms are set out in the shipping policy.
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Location and Contact
Fashion Gallery and Tailoring Studio
Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz 41070 Vienna, Austria
Fashion Gallery Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 1–7 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Consultations are available in German and English. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. For an in-depth styling consultation or a private shopping appointment, booking in advance is recommended. Current information about visits and appointments is available on the store information page.
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Further Information and Sources
Content reviewed by: Toni Rotbart-Woldrich
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