Milla Nova Wedding Dresses
Milla Nova was founded in 2002 by sisters Zoryana and Iryna Senyshyn in Lviv, Ukraine, and has grown from a small atelier into a global bridal brand stocked in over 50 countries.
The collection covers everything from sleek satin sheaths to heavily embellished ballgowns, with select styles offering detachable elements for added versatility.
Every gown is hand-crafted in Europe by a team that is over 95% women. We carry Milla Nova at Bijoux Bridal in Hamilton, just outside Glasgow.
What makes Milla Nova different?
The range across Milla Nova is unusually broad for a single designer. Where most bridal brands settle into one aesthetic, Milla Nova moves between romantic lace gowns with 3D floral appliques, structured minimalist designs in mikado and crepe, fashion-forward mermaid shapes with deep necklines and statement backs, and dramatic ballgowns with hand-beaded detailing.
The brand has shown at New York, Barcelona, and London Bridal Fashion Weeks, and that runway influence comes through in how the designs move and how the silhouettes are cut.
The detachable elements are a genuine brand signature rather than an add-on. Many Milla Nova gowns come with removable lace overlays, sleeves, or overskirts that transform the dress, so you can wear a romantic, lace-covered look for the ceremony and remove the overlay to reveal a sleek fitted dress underneath for the reception.
It means one purchase gives you two distinct looks, and the overlays are designed as part of the dress rather than afterthought accessories.
The brand’s Ukrainian heritage runs through the design work, and the Inherited Collection includes hand-beaded accessories inspired by traditional Ukrainian wedding customs.
After relocating production from Lviv to Warsaw following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Milla Nova maintained its quality and commitment to European craftsmanship, with the same artisan teams producing the gowns.
The brand was the first Ukrainian bridal designer to show at New York Bridal Fashion Week and donates 10% of online sales to Ukrainian aid initiatives.
Collections and the 2026 range
Milla Nova releases more collections than most bridal designers, and the variety means there’s usually something in the range for most tastes. Current collections include Chapter: Bride, which mixes strapless ballgowns with sheaths and convertible designs and All About Love.
The two newest collections, debuted at New York Bridal Fashion Week in October 2025, are La Maison Rose and Set in Momento. La Maison Rose takes its inspiration from a Norman rose garden and features voluminous 3D florals, rosettes, and French Chantilly lace from specialist ateliers. Set in Momento reimagines bestselling silhouettes through the lens of iconic women like Grace Kelly and Josephine Baker, with grand shapes and refined comfort.
Silhouettes across the collections cover A-line, fit-and-flare, mermaid, sheath, mini. The collection names change as the brand releases new ranges regularly, so tell us you’re interested in Milla Nova when you book and we will pull the latest styles.
Fabrics and craftsmanship
Milla Nova uses a wide fabric range across its collections. Satin and mikado give structured, clean-lined gowns a polished finish, while tulle and organza provide volume and layering for fuller skirts.
Chantilly lace appears across the romantic styles with fine, delicate patterning, and crepe offers a smooth, fitted look without bulk. The embellishment work includes hand-sewn beadwork, pearl buttons, sequin detailing, and floral appliques, from fine 2D lacework to the bolder 3D florals that feature in the 2026 collections.
The construction combines corsetry and structured boning through the bodice with artful draping on the skirt, and illusion back detailing and side slits appear across several styles for brides who want something more open.
The internal support means the dresses hold their shape comfortably across a full day, and every gown is produced in Europe with traditional hand-finishing alongside modern production methods.
Milla Nova at Bijoux
We carry Milla Nova at Bijoux alongside designers like Stella York, Essense of Australia, Justin Alexander, and Maggie Sottero, and it sits at the more fashion-forward end of our collection.
Where some of our other designers lean towards classic romance, Milla Nova brings a bolder, more contemporary edge that appeals to brides who want something with more personality and visual impact.
Your appointment is the same 90 minutes with expert style advice and a glass of fizz that every bride at Bijoux gets.
Once you’ve found your dress, our independent seamstress handles any final alterations. Most take around 6 to 12 weeks, so it’s worth building that into your schedule. If your gown includes detachable elements, our stylists will show you how each piece works so you can decide which configuration suits your ceremony and reception.
Milla Nova Wedding Dresses FAQ
What fabrics does Milla Nova use?
Milla Nova uses a wide range of fabrics including satin and mikado for structured, clean-lined gowns, tulle and organza for volume, Chantilly lace for romantic styles, and crepe for a smooth, fitted look. Embellishment includes hand-sewn beadwork, pearl buttons, sequin detailing, and floral appliques.Where are Milla Nova dresses made?
Every Milla Nova gown is hand-crafted in Europe by a team that is over 95% women. The brand relocated production from Lviv to Warsaw following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, maintaining the same artisan teams and commitment to European craftsmanship.Can I change my Milla Nova dress between ceremony and reception?
Many Milla Nova gowns include detachable elements like lace overlays, sleeves, and overskirts that let you transform your look. You can wear the full design for your ceremony and remove elements for a different silhouette at the reception.
