{{short description|Taiwanese-American fashion designer}} {{Infobox fashion designer | name = Luly Yang | image = 2016-05-16 LulyYang-1332 Draft01.jpg | alt = | caption = Yang in 2016 | birth_place = Taiwan | education = University of Washington (BA) | occupation = Fashion designer | website = {{URL|https://lulyyang.com}} }} '''Luly Yang''' is a Taiwanese-American fashion designer.
Yang founded a couture fashion, Luly Yang Couture, in 2000 in Seattle.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire {{!}}Life {{!}}chinadaily.com.cn|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/kindle/2015-02/20/content_19626004.htm|access-date=2021-08-04|website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}</ref> After completing the uniform design for Alaska Airlines employees in 2018, Yang founded Luly Yang Design Group.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Behind the Scenes with Luly Yang, Fashion Designer [SOLD OUT] |url=http://tedxseattle.com/events/behind-the-scenes-with-luly-yang-fashion-designer/ |access-date=2021-08-04 |website=TEDxSeattle |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Yang was born in Taiwan. Her family moved to Bellevue, Washington, when she was ten years old.<ref name=":2" />
Yang received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in graphic design from the School of Art + Art History + Design at the University of Washington in 1990.<ref name="wash">{{cite web |title=TAKE OUR "TIMELESS" QUIZ |url=https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2012-06/take-our-timeless-quiz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019115702/https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2012-06/take-our-timeless-quiz |archive-date=2016-10-19 |accessdate=2016-10-28 |website=University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences}}</ref>
== Career == In 1999, Yang created her signature Monarch Butterfly Gown<ref>{{Cite web |last=ADC |date=2013-07-09 |title=The Monarch Butterfly Dress by Luly Yang Couture |url=https://alldaychic.com/the-monarch-butterfly-dress-by-luly-yang-couture/ |access-date=2021-08-12 |website=AllDayChic |language=en-US}}</ref> for a fashion show benefiting the Art with Heart Foundation,<ref>{{cite web |date=9 July 2013 |title=The Monarch Butterfly Dress by Luly Yang Couture |url=http://alldaychic.com/the-monarch-butterfly-dress-by-luly-yang-couture/ |website=All Day Chic}}</ref> and began a move into fashion design.<ref name="seattletimes">{{cite web |last=Macdonald |first=Moira |date=March 27, 2010 |title=Seattle designer Luly Yang takes couture to creative new levels |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-designer-luly-yang-takes-couture-to-creative-new-levels/ |accessdate=May 25, 2019 |publisher=Seattle Times}}</ref>
Yang founded her couture fashion, Luly Yang Couture, in 2000 in Seattle.<ref name=":2" /> In 2004, she moved her design studio to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on 4th Avenue in Downtown Seattle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luly Yang Wedding Dress Designer - Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle|url=http://www.fairmont.com/seattle/press-room/luly-yang-wedding-promotion/|website=Fairmont.com|accessdate=28 October 2016}}</ref>
In 2008, Yang showcased her couture and bridal collections at The Fairmont Hotel in Beijing as well as accessories designed for the new location.<ref name=":2" /> Her collections became available in Europe five years later when he work was exhibited at the department store Popp & Kretschmer in Vienna, Austria.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Star-Auflauf in der Popp&Kretschmer Fashion Suite im Wiener Hotel Imperial|url = http://www.vienna.at/star-auflauf-in-der-poppkretschmer-fashion-suite-im-wiener-hotel-imperial/4088468|website = Vienna.at| date=17 September 2014 |access-date = 2016-02-16}}</ref>
In 2007, Yang was commissioned by the Pan Pacific Hotel to design their new uniforms for their grand opening in Anaheim, California.<ref>{{cite web|title=ASIAN INFLUENCES IN SEATTLE. Pan Pacific Hotel (Anaheim, California)|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-149016944.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420045646/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-149016944.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2017|publisher=Daily News Record|accessdate=28 October 2016|date=31 July 2006}}</ref> In 2009, she was invited to design the costumes for Teatro ZinZanni, whose cast included Liliane Montevecchi.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cornell|first1=Katie|title=Costume Couture|url=http://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2009/6/23/arts-teatro-zinzanni-0709|website=Seattle Metropolitan|accessdate=28 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Luly Yang's Couture Cycle|url=http://www.seattlemag.com/article/luly-yangs-couture-cycle|website=Seattle Magazine|accessdate=28 October 2016|date=2012-04-06}}</ref>
In 2016, Yang was selected to redesign the uniforms for Alaska Airlines. These uniforms was originally planned to be worn by Alaska Airlines staff members in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Knigge|first1=Halley|title=Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang will design new uniforms for 12,000 Alaska employees|url=https://blog.alaskaair.com/alaska-airlines/news/new-fashion-designer-luly-yang/|website=Alaska Airlines|accessdate=29 October 2016|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Macdonald|first1=Moira|title=Seattle designer to give Alaska Airlines makeover|url=http://www.columbian.com/news/2016/mar/04/seattle-designer-to-give-alaska-airlines-makeover/|website=The Columbian|accessdate=29 October 2016|date=4 March 2016}}</ref> They eventually rolled out in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/05/11/ten-new-and-forthcoming-cabin-crew-uniforms/ |title=Ten new and forthcoming cabin crew uniforms |work=Business Traveller |last=Caswell |first=Mark |date=May 11, 2019 |accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref> The design of the uniforms was inspired by Chinese culture. Such features include resemblances to a qipao and a "Chinese-style" collar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-02/28/c_137858364.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528073748/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-02/28/c_137858364.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 28, 2019 |title= Interview: Chinese culture inspires designer in creating uniforms for major U.S. airline |work=Xinhua Net |date=February 28, 2019 |accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref>
=== Philanthropy === Yang's shows have additionally benefited non-profit organizations such as Camp Korey,<ref>{{cite web|title=Oct. 9: Luly Yang's annual couture show helps Camp Korey|url=http://nwasianweekly.com/2009/12/oct-9-luly-yang%E2%80%99s-annual-couture-show-helps-camp-korey/|website=Northwest Asian Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2016|date=3 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Macdonald|first1=Moira|title=Seattle designer Luly Yang takes couture to creative new levels|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-designer-luly-yang-takes-couture-to-creative-new-levels/|website=The Seattle Times|accessdate=28 October 2016|date=27 March 2010}}</ref> Seattle Children's Hospital,<ref>{{cite web|title=Luly Yang: I Bring Dreams to Life|url=http://www.seattlechildrens.org/about/stories/i-am-seattle-childrens-yang/|website=SeattleChildrens.org|accessdate=28 October 2016}}</ref> Swedish Medical Center, Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Treehouse, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Smuin Ballet San Francisco, Seattle Symphony, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and Providence Senior & Community Services.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire People|url=http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2015-02/20/content_19627799.htm|website=China Daily|accessdate=28 October 2016}}</ref> Luly Yang worked with Russell Wilson to raise funds for Strong Against Cancer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.seattlemag.com/shopping/russell-wilson-and-luly-yang-team-raise-50000-fight-cancer |title=Russell Wilson and Luly Yang Team Up, Raise $50,000 to Fight Cancer |work=Seattle Magazine |last=Martin |first=Nia |date=June 8, 2017 |accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref>
==Reception== {{BLP sources section|date=July 2023}} Luly Yang has the following awards.
*The Nellie Cashman “Woman Business Owner of the Year” Award 2007<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Archive {{!}} Women Business Owners {{!}} Networking in Seattle, Bellevue, Eastside|url = https://womenbusinessowners.org/nellie-cashman-award/archive/2007/|website = Women Business Owners|access-date = 2016-02-16|language = en-US}}</ref> *Puget Sound Business Journal “Women of Influence” 2010, For outstanding business and philanthropic contributions to the Puget Sound Community<ref>{{Cite web|title = WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: Luly Yang|url = http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/print-edition/2010/11/19/women-of-influence-luly-yang.html|website = Puget Sound Business Journal|access-date = 2016-02-16}}</ref> *The Knot “Best of Weddings Pick” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Luly Yang Couture|url = https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/luly-yang-couture-seattle-wa-383937|website = The Knot|access-date = 2016-02-16}}</ref> *University of Washington 150th years of Creativity “Timeless Award” 2012.<ref name=wash /><ref>{{cite web|title=University of Washington recognizes notable alumni|url=http://nwasianweekly.com/2012/07/university-of-washington-recognizes-notable-alumni/|website=Northwest Asian Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2016|date=2012-07-09}}</ref> *Puget Sound Business Journal “Woman of Influence” 2012 <ref>{{Cite web|title=Say "Yes" to a Seattle Wedding at The Fairmont Olympic|url=https://news.yahoo.com/news/yes-seattle-wedding-fairmont-olympic-160000080.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=news.yahoo.com|date=2 October 2012 |language=en-US}}</ref> *Hong Kong Association of Washington, HKAW “Outstanding Business Leader Award” 2015<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hong Kong - Greater China Association of Washington Will Host Exclusive "Passport to Luxury" Showcase on February 21, 2015|url = http://blog.rsir.com/2015/02/hong-kong-greater-china-association-of-washington-will-host-exclusive-passport-to-luxury-showcase-on-february-21-2015/|website = Realogics Sotheby's International Realty|access-date = 2016-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Couture designer Luly Yang dresses downtown Seattle condo in style (slide show)|url = http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2012/10/26/couture-designer-luly-yang-dresses.html|website = Puget Sound Business Journal|access-date = 2016-02-16}}</ref> *Induction into the Robert Chinn Foundation's Asian Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2019/05/22/seattle-area-olympian-j-r-celski-inducted-in-asian-hall-fame/85295 |title=Seattle-area Olympian J.R. Celski inducted in Asian Hall Fame |work=The Seattle Globalist |date=May 22, 2019 |accessdate=May 25, 2019}}</ref>
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