My Story

A lifelong journey from hand-stitched dreams in Moldova to couture creations in Los Angeles.

The Art of Couture, Perfected

For more than two decades, Ludmila Couture has been synonymous with artistry, precision, and timeless sophistication. Founded by Ludmila Tomashevskay, the Los Angeles–based atelier has created stage outfits, evening gowns, and theatrical costumes for celebrities, performers, and private clients since 1997 — each piece reflecting the craftsmanship and refinement that define true couture.

Ludmila’s journey began far from the glamour of Los Angeles. Growing up in Chisinau, Moldova, she spent her childhood designing clothes for dolls, sewing every detail by hand long before she owned a sewing machine. At age twelve, she began making garments for herself and friends, nurturing a skill that would one day become her life’s calling.

After completing her degree in fashion technology, Ludmila began her career as an assistant to a quality control supervisor — a position that taught her discipline and exacting standards. When her family relocated to Israel, she joined Gottex, the world-renowned swimwear brand, continuing to hone her technical mastery.

Eventually, Ludmila and her young son moved to the United States, where she rebuilt her dream from the ground up. Her first investment was a sewing machine — installed in the corner of her bedroom closet — where she worked through the night after long days at a tailor shop. What began as a means of survival became the foundation for her namesake label.

Today, Ludmila brings that same dedication and artistry to an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind couture pieces, each handmade in the USA from exceptional fabrics sourced around the world — silk that drapes with quiet drama, Japanese cottons prized for their rare quality, and premium Japanese mesh with modern edge.

Her work has earned repeated recognition from the U.S. Commerce Association, which honored Ludmila Couture with the Best of Local Business – Tailoring & Alterations Award in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

From a childhood dream in Moldova to red carpets in Los Angeles, Ludmila’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion — a testament to the enduring beauty of couture, perfected by hand.