It was only when a bride came to her looking to create a rainbow disco ball dress for her New Orleans wedding that Madison found her niche
It would be a very limiting attitude to think of white as only being bridal, whatever bridal means these days, she says
Founded by Ahmed Alkhyeli, who studied architecture before turning to fashion, Kyheli focuses on eveningwear and made-to-measure pieces that merge femininity with strength, and bold shapes with a delicate romance
For instance, a simple black dress with a stretchy top can be both flattering and functional
It works with the body, enhancing natural lines rather than forcing them into place
Black is formal, sophisticated, photographs cleanly, and the ceremony-to-evening transition requires no effort