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Experience a complimentary 15-minute consultation designed to help you understand our process and explore what’s possible for your custom gown. Connect with our expert designers, ask questions, and get personalized guidance—no commitments, just clarity.
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Michael Kilada
Michael Kilada is a New York–based designer specializing in bridal gowns, eveningwear, and cocktail dresses. He is known for architectural draping, Old Hollywood glamour, and a modern edge. Handcrafted in New York, his gowns have been worn for destination weddings and high-profile events, balancing timeless elegance with dramatic, contemporary flair.
With more than fifteen years in senior design leadership, Michael has helped build some of the industry’s most successful dress businesses. As Senior Design Director of Dresses at Ralph Lauren, he led a 15-person team and drove over $1 billion in retail sales, positioning the brand as a leading dress resource. He later served as Vice President of Design & Merchandising at G-III Apparel Group for Vince Camuto, and as Creative Director of La Confiture, a Shanghai-based quiet-luxury womenswear brand, gaining deep experience across global markets and production.
As a lead designer at TheOne.AI, Michael works closely with clients to translate their vision into abeautifully considered design. Whether refining silhouettes, selecting fabrics, or advising on fit and proportion, he offers thoughtful guidance grounded in both artistry and real-worldexpertise—helping each client feel confident, understood, and effortlessly elegant.
Katie Conley
Katie Conley is a designer and illustrator who believes every bride deserves a moment of pure magic—the kind where your dream dress goes from a spark in your heart to a sketch you can hold in your hands. With formal training in fashion design from Parsons School of Design and a BFA in Fine Arts, Katie brings a rare blend of technical craftsmanship, artistic intuition, and heartfelt collaboration to every gown she helps create.
She began her career in New York City, working hands-on with designers and co-building her own clothing and accessories brand that sold in boutiques and department stores nationwide. Designing custom garments for real women taught Katie the importance of fit, movement, and expressing personality through design—insights she now brings to each bridal moment.
As a designer consultant at TheOne.AI, Katie listens deeply and translates each bride’s inspiration into one-of-a-kind dress concepts that honor movement, emotion, and story. She doesn’t just illustrate a gown—she captures the visual story of love, and the pure joy of saying yes to a vision that is uniquely your own
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Wondering how to design your dream dress? Explore our most common questions about customizing, shopping and working with our expert team-so you can feel confident every step of the way.
Bring your ideas and inspirations to life with a dedicated 1:1 consultation from our world-class designers, who will guide you through every step and refine your vision to perfection. Our AI Design Studio tools are there to support the process, helping you explore design possibilities and visualize your gown along the way.
Need a quick chat before getting started or want clarity on the process? Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our designer and team today.
Absolutely! We recommend visiting local boutiques to try on different silhouettes and styles. This helps you understand what you love and what feels best on your body. Our designers will then review your preferences with you, discuss which options suit you most, and provide personalized guidance as you begin your custom design journey.
Selecting the perfect materials is a collaborative process. To get you started, our complimentary starter kit includes curated fabric samples and material insights to help you discover styles you'll love. Our AI-powered design tool also lets you visualize options with lifelike renderings. Finally, during your consultation, our designers provide personalized guidance on textures, durability, and finishes tailored to your space.
Most custom gowns are delivered to your home within 3–5 months after finalizing the dress design. If you have a closer deadline, please contact us about an expedited request; we’d be happy to check our current capacity for a quicker turnaround and delivery.
Because each gown is custom-made to your unique measurements and design specifications, we do not offer traditional returns. However, your happiness is our priority.
If you feel your dress isn’t quite “the one,” you may return it within 7 days of delivery and choose one of the following options:
• 50% cash refund, or
• 70% store credit toward a new custom design—giving us a second chance to create the dream dress you’ll love.
For remake orders, we will also expedite the production process to ensure a smoother and faster experience.
Yes, we highly recommend planning for professional alterations. While a custom-made dress provides a much better fit than an off-the-rack size, every bride’s body is unique and may naturally change between the time of ordering and the wedding day. A final fitting with a local tailor allows for precise adjustments, fine-tunes the details, and ensures you feel completely comfortable and confident on your big day.
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Question about your dream dress or want a little extra support? Reach out - our friendly team is here to help you design, shop, or customize your perfect wedding look.
