I love your designs! How can I commission a piece?

Please book a consultation with Me here

How much does a bespoke design cost?

This is a common question and I believe in full transparency when it comes to commissioning a piece.

Bespoke outfits have a $1300 minimum and usually go up from there. Individual pieces have a $800 minimum.

I do My best to give an estimated range in cost at the time of your appointment. Since every design is different, exact quotes cannot be given. Sometimes there will be a 10-15% change in the final cost vs the initial quote. This can be due to many factors - estimated vs actual time for making pattern corrections and mock ups can vary, ordering of custom materials (including and not limited to hardware, custom colors, laser designs and trims), additional fittings and mock ups, and/or design changes.

Please note bespoke orders are subject to sales tax.

For more information, please see My Bespoke Agreement

How long does the process take for a bespoke design?

Generally, the minimum timeline is 4-12 weeks, design depending and My current workload.

For clients who are not local to NYC, consultations & fittings are virtual.  A rough garment will be shipped to you, at your expense, for a fitting with any fit issues to be corrected afterwards. Clients are responsible for shipping charges.

For more information, please see My Bespoke Agreement

My event is coming up fast! Can you do a rush order?

Yes! I can certainly accommodate your special event. Orders are subject to rush fees.

For more information, please see My Bespoke Agreement.

What forms of payment do you accept?

I accept cash, all major credit cards and electronic payments. Bespoke orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit. For more information, please see My Bespoke Agreement.

Do you do repairs & alterations?

Yes! Please book a drop off here. Repairs and alterations start at $50/hr with a minimum of one hour. Generally, these are done in batches once a month.

Please note I am unable to guarantee repairs for chlorinated latex or repairs on garments older than 10 years.

Do you lend your garments for photoshoots?

Yes! Please provide a pull letter for indicating the intended use of the garment, as well as any anticipated publications or photographs. Please give at least 72 hours advanced notice so we have time to pull the necessary garments. Fees may or may not apply. Garment rental is limited to in stock items. Requests for custom made items will be processed as an order. 

Acknowledgement:

Some individuals are sensitive and/or allergic to latex and/or rubber intended for extended skin contact. Such sensitivity and/or allergic reaction can be severe. Kirsten Li recommends the customer do a small skin patch test prior to the purchasing of the garment. The customer agrees that Kirsten Li Designs, LLC shall not be responsible for any such sensitivity and/or allergic reaction the customer may experience as a result of wearing the Kirsten Li apparel. Furthermore, the customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Kirsten Li Designs, LLC., its officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from any and all such claims whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.