ome in the fashion world say Luly made her mark with bridal, as the “Vera Wang of the West Coast,” which Luly doesn’t mind at all. Her custom bridal gowns do go for top dollar, but that’s not why Luly creates her brand of beauty for the body.

“It’s fun to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. I see people when they’re planning a party. I’m with them during the special celebrations of their lives. We create memories together. I can live off that forever - that feeling of joy in making a difference. You don’t have to move buildings. You can just make someone feel special and feel like you’ve done something good.”

“It feels very rewarding to see my dresses on people. To see someone living their life in it is really nice. The way it makes the body look is important to me. That comes to me because of my familiarity with the body. I taught aerobics for 15 years, so I helped people sculpt their bodies. So why not do it for clothing?”