Wiener Opernball Shines Without Lugner, Showcasing Elegance and Security

The 67th Vienna Opera Ball featured dazzling fashion, tributes to late Richard Lugner, and heightened security measures in light of recent threats.

The Vienna Opera Ball returned for its 67th edition, marking the first event since the death of Richard Lugner, a prominent figure in the ball’s history.
Model Leni Klum made her debut in a Swarovski-hosted loge, wearing a striking black gown by Roland Mouret and expressing excitement about attending the renowned event.
The ball showcased a mix of prominent figures, including Bruce Darnell, Ed Westwick, and Candice Swanepoel, though no Hollywood stars were present this year.
Heightened security measures were implemented following threats from a terrorist group earlier in the year, with hundreds of officers deployed to protect attendees.
Protests outside the venue highlighted economic disparities, as attendees enjoyed an opulent evening with ticket prices reaching up to €25,500 for exclusive loges.