A Letter From Michaela

From my hands to yours.

I didn’t choose knitwear — it chose me.

I grew up in a small village on the edge of the Austrian Alps, surrounded by wool, needles, and the quiet rhythm of women’s hands at work. My mother taught me to knit when I was four, and from that moment, the language of cables, ribs, and lace-like motifs became my own. It was not just craft — it was identity, warmth, and memory stitched into every row.

Even during my busiest years in Paris, studying Fashion Design at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna under Raf Simons, and working as a freelance designer for international houses, knitting grounded me. In the whirlwind of collections, deadlines, and city life, those Alpine techniques reminded me of home, of slow rhythm, and of the joy of creation.

I fell in love with the timeless elegance of Alpine knits — their sculptural beauty, their heritage, their warmth. I wanted to bring this love into the modern world. To open up this heritage beyond the strict codes of Tracht clothing and transform it into charming, feminine, contemporary pieces that feel effortless yet enduring. Every sweater, cardigan, and accessory I create is handknit with care, skill, and love — a little story you can wear.

My mission is simple: to spread joy and pride through handknit fashion, to keep heritage alive while giving it a modern, feminine voice. These are pieces to cherish, repair, and pass on — garments that carry the quiet magic of time, craft, and memory.

Thank you for joining me in this journey. For wearing something made with heart, for embracing heritage in a way that feels entirely yours. Welcome to Michaela Buerger — where tradition meets contemporary design, and every stitch has a story to tell.

With warmth,
Michaela