I love creating beautifully crafted, unique, dresses.
Most people know me for my artistic, handcrafted wedding dresses.
Kelima K, NY fashion week, Lincoln Center Tents
An important part of my work is creating art pieces.
I feel fortunate to have collaborated with a few of the most intriguing, contemporary artists of our time.
This ceremonial kimono, made of pristine white feathers, was commissioned by New York artist Terence Koh, who lives and breathes his vision.
This is the same kimono at one of my shows.
I created this 'Transformation Cloak' for Mingwei's 'Sonic Blossom' show at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Ming Wei Lee is an amazing contemporary artist and dear friend.
This cloak was acquired by the MFA and is now part of the museum's permanent collection.
'Transformation Cloak' for 'Sonic Blossom', Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, permanent collection.
A 'Transformation Cloak', in process, created for Mingwei Lee's Sonic Blossom show at the Metropolitan Museum, Fall 2016
close up of the 'Transformation Cloak' in progress
The 'Transformation Cloak' at the MET Museum, NY for 'Sonic Blossom'
Creating each piece by hand is an incredible, beautiful experience. I love coming to work at my atelier. I prefer to keep the magic in these designs by handcrafting each one, despite expansion and financing offers.
Kelima K, in a ceremonial kimono, overlooking Houston and Mercer St. from her atelier window in Soho. photo by Nicolas Pier-Morin