Luly Yang
| Luly Yang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Luly Yang Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Residence | Seattle |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University Of Washington |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Website | http://www.lulyyang.com |
| Labels | Luly Yang Couture |
Luly Yang is an American fashion designer.
Early life & education
Luly received a BA in Graphic Design from the University of Washington,[1] Luly built a career in branding and graphic design in the field of architecture prior to launching her eponymous label.
In 1999, Luly created her signature Monarch Butterfly Gown for a fashion show benefiting the Art with Heart Foundation. This piece marked the start of her transition into fashion design.
Career
Luly Yang opened her Seattle-based couture studio in 2000 with 12 bridal gowns. As her clientele grew, Luly branched out into cocktail, evening wear and menswear.
In 2004, Luly moved her design studio to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on 4th Avenue in Downtown Seattle.[2]
In 2008, Luly’s partnered with a 5-star hotel in Beijing to showcase her couture and bridal collections as well as accessories designed exclusively for the new location.[3] Luly's collections became available in Europe five years later when the luxury department store Popp & Kretschmer discovered her in Vienna, Austria.[4]
In 2015, she expanded her business with two new ready-to-wear lines, Luly Yang and Luly. The new labels, along with her previous collections are currently sold online and exclusively at her Seattle boutique, both of which also feature a full line of accessories, couture, bridal, cocktail, eveningwear, and suiting.[5]
Other enterprises
In 2007, she was commissioned by the Pan Pacific Hotel to design their new uniforms for their grand opening.[6]
In 2009, Luly was invited to design the costumes for Teatro ZinZanni, whose cast included Liliane Montevecchi.[7][8]
In 2016, Luly was selected to redesign the uniforms for Alaska Airlines 12,000 employees. These uniforms are set to appear on Alaska Airlines staff members in 2018.[9][10]
Philanthropy
Luly's shows have additionally benefited numerous non-profit organizations such as Camp Korey,[11][12] Seattle Children’s Hospital,[13] Swedish Medical Center, Tree House, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Smuin Ballet San Francisco, Seattle Symphony, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and Providence Senior & Community Services.[14]
Awards and Achievements
- The Nellie Cashman “Woman Business Owner of the Year” Award 2007[15]
- Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” Award.
- Puget Sound Business Journal “Women of Influence” 2010, For outstanding business and philanthropic contributions to the Puget Sound Community[16]
- The Knot “Best of Weddings Pick” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012.[17]
- University of Washington 150th years of Creativity “Timeless Award” 2012.[1][18]
- Puget Sound Business Journal “Woman of Influence” 2012
- Hong Kong Association of Washington, HKAW “Outstanding Business Leader Award” 2015[19][20]
References
- 1 2 "TAKE OUR "TIMELESS" QUIZ". University of Washington. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Luly Yang Wedding Dress Designer - Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle". Fairmont.com. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire|Across America|". China Daily. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "Star-Auflauf in der Popp&Kretschmer Fashion Suite im Wiener Hotel Imperial". Vienna.at. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "Luly Yang Rocking Fashion". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "ASIAN INFLUENCES IN SEATTLE.(Pan Pacific Hotel (Anaheim, California)". Daily News Record. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Cornell, Katie. "Costume Couture". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Luly Yang's Couture Cycle". Seattle Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Knigge, Halley (11 February 2016). "Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang will design new uniforms for 12,000 Alaska employees". Alaska Airlines. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ Macdonald, Moira (4 March 2016). "Seattle designer to give Alaska Airlines makeover". The Columbian. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ "Oct. 9: Luly Yang's annual couture show helps Camp Korey". Northwest Asian Weekly. 3 December 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Macdonald, Moira (27 March 2010). "Seattle designer Luly Yang takes couture to creative new levels". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Luly Yang: I Bring Dreams to Life". SeattleChildrens.org. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire People". China Daily. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Archive | Women Business Owners | Networking in Seattle, Bellevue, Eastside". Women Business Owners. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: Luly Yang". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "Luly Yang Couture". The Knot. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "University of Washington recognizes notable alumni". Northwest Asian Weekly. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "Hong Kong - Greater China Association of Washington Will Host Exclusive "Passport to Luxury" Showcase on February 21, 2015". Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ "Couture designer Luly Yang dresses downtown Seattle condo in style (slide show)". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.