Luly Yang

Luly Yang is a Taiwanese-American fashion designer.

Luly Yang
Yang in 2016
Born
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationUniversity Of Washington
OccupationFashion designer
Label(s)
Luly Yang Couture
Websitewww.lulyyang.com

Early life and education

Yang received a BA in Graphic Design from the University of Washington,[1] She worked in branding and graphic design in the field of architecture prior to launching her eponymous label.

In 1999, Yang created her signature Monarch Butterfly Gown for a fashion show benefiting the Art with Heart Foundation,[2] and began a move into fashion design.This dress was one that she originally created for a fashion design contest aimed at graphic designers. She featured monarch butterflies because of the metamorphosis that they represent.[3]

Career

Yang opened her Seattle-based couture studio in 2000 with twelve bridal gowns. She subsequently branched out into cocktail, evening wear and menswear.

In 2004, she moved her design studio to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on 4th Avenue in Downtown Seattle.[4]

In 2008, Yang showcased her couture and bridal collections at a 5-star hotel in Beijing as well as accessories designed for the new location.[5] Her collections became available in Europe five years later when he work was exhibited at the department store Popp & Kretschmer in Vienna, Austria.[6]

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 at her Seattle boutique, both of which also include a line of accessories, couture, bridal, cocktail, eveningwear, and suiting.[7]

Commissioned work

In 2007, Yang was commissioned by the Pan Pacific Hotel to design their new uniforms for their grand opening in Anaheim, California.[8]

In 2009, she was invited to design the costumes for Teatro ZinZanni, whose cast included Liliane Montevecchi.[9][10]

In 2016, Yang was selected to redesign the uniforms for Alaska Airlines' 12,000 employees. These uniforms was originally planned to be worn by Alaska Airlines staff members in 2018.[11][12] They are currently slated to be rolled out in 2019.[13] The design of the uniforms was inspired by Chinese culture. Such features include resemblances to a qipao and a “Chinese-style” collar.[14]

Philanthropy

Yang's shows have additionally benefited non-profit organizations such as Camp Korey,[15][16] Seattle Children’s Hospital,[17] Swedish Medical Center, Treehouse, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Smuin Ballet San Francisco, Seattle Symphony, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and Providence Senior & Community Services.[18] Luly Yang worked with Russell Wilson to raise $50,000 in fighting cancer.[19]

Reception

Luly Yang was given recognition in a behind-the-scenes video about the MOHAI Exhibit.[20] The Seattle Times' Moira Macdonald praised her for “creative thinking and hard work,” which gave her an international reputation.[3]

  • The Nellie Cashman “Woman Business Owner of the Year” Award 2007[21]
  • 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[22]
  • The Knot “Best of Weddings Pick” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012.[23]
  • University of Washington 150th years of Creativity “Timeless Award” 2012.[1][24]
  • Puget Sound Business Journal “Woman of Influence” 2012
  • Hong Kong Association of Washington, HKAW “Outstanding Business Leader Award” 2015[25][26]
  • Induction into the Robert Chinn Foundation's Asian Hall of Fame[27]

References
  1. "TAKE OUR "TIMELESS" QUIZ". University of Washington. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. "The Monarch Butterfly Dress by Luly Yang Couture". All Day Chic.
  3. Macdonald, Moira (March 27, 2010). "Seattle designer Luly Yang takes couture to creative new levels". Seattle Times. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  4. "Luly Yang Wedding Dress Designer - Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle". Fairmont.com. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  5. Deng, Linda (February 20, 2015). "Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire|Across America|". China Daily. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  6. "Star-Auflauf in der Popp&Kretschmer Fashion Suite im Wiener Hotel Imperial". Vienna.at. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  7. "Luly Yang Rocking Fashion". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  8. "ASIAN INFLUENCES IN SEATTLE.(Pan Pacific Hotel (Anaheim, California)". Daily News Record. 31 July 2006. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  9. Cornell, Katie. "Costume Couture". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  10. "Luly Yang's Couture Cycle". Seattle Magazine. 2012-04-06. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. Macdonald, Moira (4 March 2016). "Seattle designer to give Alaska Airlines makeover". The Columbian. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  13. Caswell, Mark (May 11, 2019). "Ten new and forthcoming cabin crew uniforms". Business Traveller. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  14. "Interview: Chinese culture inspires designer in creating uniforms for major U.S. airline". Xinhua Net. February 28, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  15. "Oct. 9: Luly Yang's annual couture show helps Camp Korey". Northwest Asian Weekly. 3 December 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  16. Macdonald, Moira (27 March 2010). "Seattle designer Luly Yang takes couture to creative new levels". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  17. "Luly Yang: I Bring Dreams to Life". SeattleChildrens.org. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  18. "Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire People". China Daily. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  19. Martin, Nia (June 8, 2017). "Russell Wilson and Luly Yang Team Up, Raise $50,000 to Fight Cancer". Seattle Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  20. Borchert, Cavin (May 15, 2019). "Seattle Magazine". Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  21. "Archive | Women Business Owners | Networking in Seattle, Bellevue, Eastside". Women Business Owners. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  22. "WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: Luly Yang". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  23. "Luly Yang Couture". The Knot. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  24. "University of Washington recognizes notable alumni". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  25. "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.
  26. "Couture designer Luly Yang dresses downtown Seattle condo in style (slide show)". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  27. "Seattle-area Olympian J.R. Celski inducted in Asian Hall Fame". The Seattle Globalist. May 22, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
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