She makes qipao!!! I…read morewanted a qipao to change into at my reception, and I found Kelima! She gave me a whole new experience of custom-made dresses and I enjoyed the process of making my qipao come true. When designing a dress (or any design for that matter), a great designer who understands your vision is a must. I came to her with an idea and inspiration, she delivered. I wanted a qipao that has the traditional concept but a modern twist (or 1950's Hong Kong, or In the Mood for Love), with the capability to allow me dance all night (oh I do!). From picking the fabric, measuring, sketching, fittings, and making changes, she helped me see my vision through her magic. I absolutely love the final product (and I got compliments from friends and family). My husband loves the qipao on me. Something about Kelima that I just feel so drawn to - she is soft-spoken, she is graceful in her demeanor, and she is just so crafty. Her designs are just dreamy, romantic, and feminine that will make any bride feel like a bride that walks out of a story book. She is not pushy (to sell you her ideas), but she has her way to make you see that she is right about the dress she is making for you. All you have to do is, enjoy the process and leave everything to her. We share the same love for tea so it's always a treat sipping on the tea when trying on my dress (and looking at myself in the mirrow). I almost always got to carried away at my appointments because we just kept talking and talking. I didn't fly to TW or China for my qipoa. Instead, I found Kelima here in the city. I got exactly what I was there for and I got an experience of a life time.

Recommended for: Evening/day wear, unique dresses, original gowns and yes, bridal wear…read more Service 6, Selection 6, Quality 6. Taking a stroll through Soho (showing the various neighborhoods), her eyes catch a few dresses in the window. We ring the bell, and Kelima comes to the door, just finishing a bridal appointment. Who knew the designer worked at her own boutique - love boutiques where the quality truly is representative of the designer. Kelima was kind enough to talk us through some of the summer dresses at the store, but was sad she didn't have her size. Kelima said it'd take about a month and would call me when it was ready. With a special Opera Ball we are readying to attend at the end of Sept. we looked at a few dresses and went through the process for custom designing her own gown - a one of a kind design and gown. Next month should be very interesting... and you can bet your bottom dollar my girl's going to have an amazing gown and hands down, I think we found our designer! The fabrics used were sumptuous, elegant and begged to be looked at and touched. We even saw a dress being finalized that was made of a material you wouldn't dream of, yet, was absolutely breathtaking... For exceptional service, quality and attention to detail, i absolutely recommend you see Kelima; and while I wasn't "allowed" to look at any of the bridal-wear, I can only imagine how amazing they all look. Being part Japanese, I was amazed at the Bridal Kimono's and it brought me back to when I was in Nishi-Shinjuku with my sister when she wanted to look at Wedding Kimonos (girls like to dream). Guys and gals, this is one designer you must absolutely check out!!! --------------------------------------------------- Update - 6/30/07 Came back and we're going to be working with Kelima on designing her dress for Opera Ball. After perusing a few things and looking at the new line, we came upon a dress that was absolutely perfect for her... the silloute, color, everything. It was perfect. There were also 2 kimonos, a wedding pink kimono that was absolutely breathtaking and a silk everyday kimono that could increase any womans hotness oh, 10x!!! Look forward to seeing Kelima in a month for the first fitting! Sean Approved: Absolutely Definitely YES!!!

Completely blown away by the professionalism, the attention to detail, and the care shown by Sahra…read moreand her mother. Their new location in Hoboken is welcoming and absolutely stunning. During a busy wedding season and moving, among other things pulling their attention, they did not show any signs of stress or rush. My dress was simple and did not need much altering, but they showed me the same care they would show to any client. They also helped me to get some money back on my dress for a slight imperfection, which paid for the alteration itself! There were multiple opportunities to upcharge me with additional alterations, but did not take them because the dress was fine as is. I appreciate that level of honesty in business and recognize their sincere integrity. This is the bridal experience you want!!!

I had a hole in my dress that needs to be fixed. I have asked a few similar shops and they charge…read moreas much as $25. The owner here graciously offered to do it for free, and did it as soon as I arrived. The fix was perfect and she was very kind and nice. Highly recommend!

If you are in need of bespoke clothing, and you don't mind traveling to Brooklyn, then Frank Ercole…read moreis the way to go. I recently splurged for a bespoke suit from another tailor and paid a hefty sum for it. Ercole is a less expensive way to make a beautiful suit. I met with Frank and he recommended Vitale Barberis Canonico fabric. The fabric is fabulous, and way less expensive than Zegna or Loro Piana. You'll get to choose the lining and buttons as well. My suit was crafted in just five weeks, and it looks great. I was so impressed that I ordered a blazer made from Reda fabric. My blazer looks great as well. I plan to have another suit crafted from Charles Clayton fabric later on this year.

Franco made a gorgeous suit for my husband even with short notice…read moreHe did an amazing job...

Ricky is an exceptional tailor and a true professional. He offers the rare convenience of in-home…read morefittings, arriving promptly to take measurements and pin garments with impressive speed and precision--typically within 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the number of items. I've had two appointments so far, and in both cases, he returned the finished pieces within just a few days for a follow-up fitting to ensure everything met my expectations. He has altered a variety of garments for me, including complex coats, jackets, long-sleeved shirts, and a dress, all with excellent results. His $200 cash minimum is well worth it for the quality of work and level of service he provides. As a single woman, I also want to highlight how comfortable I felt having Ricky in my home. He is focused, courteous, and entirely professional throughout the process. Communication is clear and efficient--he's responsive via text and even sends helpful appointment reminders. I highly recommend Ricky to anyone in need of high-quality alterations paired with outstanding service and professionalism.

I have to write this review for other brides-to-be. This…read moretailor does not know how to alter a wedding dress. I found him through Yelp and was convinced by the good reviews. He was responsive, punctual, and said everything upfront. He mentioned that he didn't recommend to do bustle to my wedding dress due to the material. When he came to my apartment and i asked him to cut the hem, he mentioned that I would lose the border, which was a nice pattern. Raised questions in my head, but I agreed (big mistake). Fast forward to when I received the dress, the arm sleeves were still too big, cause he did not alter the armpit area. He didn't know how to do it! Geez, it was 10 days before my wedding day! I luckyly found another tailor who is an expert in wedding dress. Ricky however, took responsible of his lousy job and refunded 75% of my money. Which i appreciate. But ladies, if you're going to alter your wedding dress, for the sake of your sanity, go somewhere else who's an expert in wedding dress.

Best tailor ever!!! Amazing service , fast and the best attention to detail. He is so professional…read more Best tailor I have found and I am super particular!

Braulio was super nice and did an amazing job! Gave me exactly what I asked for quickly and did a…read morebeautiful job with the stitching. He color matched the thread of my pants (got them hemmed) without me even asking him to (because I forgot). Definitely coming back!

I have known Victoria Napolitano from her magazines and her products. A few months back I was…read moreinvited to an event in Palo Alto and to my surprise she now has her own line of desserts, Opulento Dolci. I have to admit I had about three small cups of mousse. They were amazing. There were other desserts, but that was my favorite. Victoria's' presentation is always top shelf. If you ever get a chance to go to any of her events. Do so. You will love the experience.

I have been known Victoria for almost a year now. Apart being absolutely gorgeous and smart…read morelady,she is very talented in many areas,extremely business oriented and perfectionist in a good way. Victoria always puts her work first and completes projects sooner than the dateline. She is so easy and fun to work with that after some time you feel like she is your new BFF. Being a new face of "hopelessly romantic magazine" drastically changed my modeling career. I got more invites to exclusive shows and my pay for photo shoots and runway work increased as well. Overall, my experience was nothing but pleasant and if Victoria invites me to work with her on another project I will do it in a heart bit!

I approached Karen from Dangerous Mathematicians about making a men's suit. She got back to me and…read morewe discussed prices and options. Everything sounded good so I went for it. The process was a total delight and Karen is very attentive to detail. We picked out the exact fabrics, style and cut that I liked in the suit and then she had it made. It was a very fun process to go through getting a total custom suit and I was very happy with the result. If you're looking for an interesting piece of custom clothing at a very fair price, you can't go wrong with Dangerous Mathematicians. My new suit is damn sexy.

I was just wandering around the LES with my man and we stumble in here because I see some sexy…read morelingerie in the window, Karen, the owner of the store ends up giving us glasses of wine, I meet people, and decide that even if I didn't appreciate the really nice and unique pieces, I'd return just to see Karen cause she's a great hostess! I've been to one event and met an eclectic group of down to earth and stylish people as well, and I bought sexy underwear at a party and made the fun last well into the night. This place is a definite must visit.

They do such a wonderful job! Love this place! Highly recommend them! They made my wedding dress…read morejust perfect. Thank you so much!