PR Gent reporting from inside Seattle’s most prestigious fashion house; Luly Yang Couture. For over 10 years, Luly has designed custom bridal and evening wear for clients from around the world! I provide a behind the scenes look at the events, fashion shows, bridal and evening wear collections, press and, of course, Love Stories from our brides! www.lulyyang.com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-27974389-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @lulyslovestories)http://lulyslovestories.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4yroll17s1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When Luly was graphic designer, she entered a fashion show that requested the contestants to design and construct a dress out of paper. The original Monarch Butterfly Dress was eventually recreated with textiles including silk taffeta, black ostrich feathers, and Swarovski crystals.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/24226864092http://lulyslovestories.com/post/24226864092Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:21:57 -0400butterfly dressmonarchfashionpaper dress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ynscqmHK1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i>eyelash viper</i> - Luly was inspired to design this gown by the yellow pythons that live in the amazon. After the pattern was transferred from paper to fabric, a team of seamstresses applied each sequin by hand. A master seamstress then used these panels to build this gorgeous dress & Luly worked with the Atelier to ensure that the fit was perfect. This is <i>couture</i> and represents <a href="http://www.seattlemag.com/monarch-s-tales-luly-yang-couture-ball-gown-guessing-game" target="_blank">800 hours of work from start to finish</a>. <i>photo credit: team photogenic</i>.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/24221531656http://lulyslovestories.com/post/24221531656Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:57:48 -0400couturefashionatelierdress designpython<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4l62kQaCu1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A girl likes to have options. #couture #fabric #atelier #color (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23737311744http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23737311744Fri, 25 May 2012 12:06:19 -0400colorcoutureatelierfabric<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jy2dwiZ61qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>lotus / textured, light pink organza cocktail dress.<br/> credit: <a href="http://www.teamphotogenic.com" target="_blank">team photogenic</a></p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23702132581http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23702132581Thu, 24 May 2012 20:15:49 -0400cocktail dressfashionrunwayluly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4a8n2a6zy1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>rose canyon / blush colored silk wool gown with silk organza tiers. #princess #gown #luly #gala (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23362193845http://lulyslovestories.com/post/23362193845Sat, 19 May 2012 14:28:14 -0400lulygownprincessgala<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vwg5KNeW1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>blue & nude multi-strand crystal necklace. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22870841469http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22870841469Fri, 11 May 2012 20:38:29 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vub2YR3m1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>for the bride who likes sparkle.<br/><i>Sweet Lily</i> is complimented with a fox fur bolero adorned with Swarovski crystal sleeves. <br/> photo: team photogenic.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22868026665http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22868026665Fri, 11 May 2012 19:52:14 -0400bolerofox furbridal gownfashion show<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3slepZJtU1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s all about the runway. <br/> photo: team photogenic.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22767574872http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22767574872Thu, 10 May 2012 01:47:13 -0400runwayfashion show<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3n4f4FtJb1qejr6mo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>yellow & red feather bodice + tulle skirt, by Luly Yang. she named it <i>golden macaw</i>.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22576329425http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22576329425Mon, 07 May 2012 02:52:00 -0400feathersfashioncouturestyle<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3kmhhfaXG1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Celsius” - a long sleeved sequin cocktail sheath from the <a href="http://lulyslovestories.com/post/17774177168/fashionshowseattle" target="_blank">Monarch</a> collection.<br/> Ice queen material, no?<br/> Photo: Team Photogenic.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22475187153http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22475187153Sat, 05 May 2012 18:29:41 -0400ice queensequin dressA Monarch's TaleFashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f82uFh6h1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>stop what you’re doing & experience the drama.<br/> here is ‘Blue Morpho Monarch,’ the finale from luly’s <i>A Monarch’s Tale</i> Couture Collection!<br/> photo: <a href="http://www.clanegessel.com/wedding.php" target="_blank">clane gessel photography</a></p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22289066815http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22289066815Wed, 02 May 2012 20:30:29 -0400butterfly dressfinaleblue morpho monarchluly yangfashion<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xNTBqNYDkIU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>you’re going to love our little video.<br/> presenting <i>The Making of A Monarch’s Tale</i>, Luly Yang Couture, 2012.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22110732103http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22110732103Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:22:59 -0400fashion videobehind the scenesluly yangA Monarch's Tale<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39vc0Vp8S1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>from the grand canyon set.<br/><i>A Monarch’s Tale</i> Couture Fashion Show.<br/> photo: Team Photogenic.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22101244085http://lulyslovestories.com/post/22101244085Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:07:12 -0400A Monarch's TaleFashion ShowCoutureGrand Canyon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m36198dZdW1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The hair. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21947915042http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21947915042Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:24:44 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m33pkqGk0c1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our design room is buzzing. I see crystals, steam, and 2 fabulous gowns. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21860487443http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21860487443Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:17:13 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uxidynGP1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>line up board. #fashionshow #blueprint (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21539185787http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21539185787Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:30:13 -0400blueprintfashionshow<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2t3t1JRsE1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>pattern making. #couture (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21468679554http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21468679554Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:51:01 -0400couture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2r3l1cRUq1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Luly taking her bow at the end of the 20/20 Couture Fashion Show. Next week, she returns to Fremont Studios to present <i>A Monarch’s Tale: The Journey of a Decade</i>, which celebrates her tenth anniversary.</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21406245524http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21406245524Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:51:00 -0400notes from luly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qhrqM9Jo1qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pins + lace from our atelier, this place is like a fairy tale - we like to make magic. #7days (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21383601856http://lulyslovestories.com/post/21383601856Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:59:49 -04007days<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m24p5t7r621qejr6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hand beaded metalic French Chantilly lace from our new collection! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://lulyslovestories.com/post/20673191404http://lulyslovestories.com/post/20673191404Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:32:17 -0400