| Name of AAPI Figure | Luly Yang |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Taiwan Chinese |
| Area of Influence | fashion/artists |
| Date of birth or time period | in the 1970s |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | Luly Yang was born in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. In 1999 Luly made her signature “Monarch Butterfly Gown” for a fashion show, She featured Monarch butterfly’s because of the metamorphosis that they present. Luly had a Seattle based couture studio in 2000 with 12 bridal gowns. A lot of the time Lulu would benefit some non-profit organizations that help people that are in need. |
| Why did you choose this person? What about
their story speaks to you? | I like arts and fashion like her. She brings pretty
things to the world. |
| Submitted by | Omega Hu |
| Age | 10 |
| City, State | Lexington, MA |
