DESIGNER'S DOORWAY

Luly Yang

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Luly Yang Fashion Focus Details

When you travel, what kinds of things do you shop for?

I SHOP SMALL BOUTIQUES THAT HAVE ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES. IT’S AN EXTRA PLUS WHEN I CAN MEET OTHER DESIGNERS THAT DO WHAT I DO. I TRY TO HELP THEM BY BUYING FROM THEM. I WANT TO KEEP THE DESIGN COMMUNITY ALIVE. I WANT TO HELP COUTURE DESIGNERS. IT’S A DYING ART.

Do you have a favorite t-shirt with a slogan on it – and what does it say?

I DON’T HAVE ANY SLOGAN T-SHIRTS. I DON’T WEAR ANYTHING WITH LOGOS ON IT, PROBABLY BECAUSE I CAME FROM A GRAPHIC DESIGN BACKGROUND. IT’S ALL A WALKING ADVERTISEMENT.

What’s the dominant color in your closet – and why?

I HAVE A LOT OF CREAM AND CAMEL. THESE COLORS MAKE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE AND LOWER MY STRESS LEVEL. COLORS CAN DO THAT. WHEN I’M LOW ON ENERGY, I WEAR RED. STRONGER COLORS LIFT MY ENERGY

I love working with a lot of different kinds of fabrics: taffeta, duchess, and I think silks are most luxurious. For spring, I’m working with tea colors – like afternoon tea.

– Luly Yang

What part of a body has to look good – no matter what you’re wearing?

YOUR FEET. YOUR SHOES. THAT FINISHES IT. IT’S NOT FINISHED UNLESS THAT’S DONE RIGHT.

If you could try any profession in the world – for one day – what would it be? (And what would your wardrobe look like for that?)

I WOULD WANT A JOB THAT ALLOWS ME TO TRAVEL, BUT NOT A FLIGHT ATTENDANT. I’D WANT TO BE AN EXPLORER, LIKE MARCO POLO. I WANT TO DISCOVER. I WOULD WEAR MORE KNITS AND LAYERS FOR THE WEATHER.

MyCloset.com Speaks

“Her creations are out of this world, but Luly Yang’s commitment to give back to her local community is what makes her soar as a designer. It’s one reason she was just named Seattle’s “Woman Business Owner of the Year.”