Ricki Lake: Actress/television presenter and Producer
“Lily Blue is a treasure. Her spirit, essence, and talent are a gift to me and all who are lucky enough to cross her path. The magical custom designs she has made for me are beyond my wildest dreams. Wearing her creations make me feel my most beautiful.”
Kyle Hollingsworth: Singer Songwriter
“I met Lily Blue at the LA Women’s March. She was walking past, wearing one of her creations and I literally chased her down and knew I had to meet her. We met soon after and I shared my idea about creating my wedding dress from the fabrics, lace and remnants given to me by my friends and family.
Everything about our meeting made it clear she was the perfect person to create this most precious and meaningful garment. The process was heart opening as Lily created this one-of-a-kind dress onto my body, for MY body. She was so incredibly attentive to my needs, concerns, emotions. Her trust in me and mine in her made it possible to co-create something that ultimately I felt beautiful in and myself in. Wearing the dress made me feel like a queen and the intimacy of knowing that everything from my sister’s wedding dress to my grandmother’s lace was a part of it was pure bliss.
I feel truly honored to have Lily Blue in my life and to wear her spectacularly beautiful creation. I’ll wear it over and over again. It’s just perfect.”
Lotte James: Mother and Nurse
“I was very excited when Lily agreed to make my dress. I lived in London and she is in LA so we had some consultations via Skype. She send me little parcels of beautiful fabric samples to look at. I had a few ideas of what I would like, but I trusted Lily to design and make me something that would be perfect for me. When I finally saw my dress in the flesh a few weeks before my wedding I was not disappointed, Lily made sure it fit perfectly and I didn't want to take it off. It looked so beautiful and felt so comfortable too, I just wanted to dance around in it!
When I wore the dress on my wedding day I felt so special and beautiful. It was such a delight to wear and knowing that it was designed and made just for me was magical.”
Michelle Magdalena Maddox: Photographer/Journalist
“Lily Blue's custom designs instantly transform me into a mythical woman, powerful, magical, alluring. Her work is truly transcendent!”
Eliane Gateno Fallenbaum: Set Designer
“I was very lucky to have the amazing Lily Blue give birth to my one of a kind, specially made Wedding Dress.The whole experience was like a crazy magical journey...
By chance, a mutual friend introduced us (on the phone), she was about to leave town for a long period (we didn't even live in the same city), I only saw a few of her designs on her page and I fell in love with her work.
She agreed to make my dress and she said it would be ready in a week (crazy right?)
I asked her: "what happens if I don't like it? It's very risky and my wedding is in a month from now"
she simply said: "you will like it"
She was wrong, I didn't like it, I LOVED it and I'm still in awe of it.
We started communicating by text (a lot) I sent her my measurements, she sent me pictures of different fabrics and shapes, it was so exciting to read and see what she came up with during this process.
5 days later she came to our city to meet some friends and came to my house with the dress almost finished!!!
Her work is so delicate yet powerful, timeless and dreamy, my dress is so light and it flows and moves with the slightest breeze, It's like she knew exactly what I wanted without me even saying it.
When I walked down the aisle I felt like a fairy princess walking in my own universe to meet the love of my life, the dress is so unique and PERFECT that it made my wedding everything I dreamed of and more.
If you're looking for a beautiful, unique, authentic and mesmerizing dress, just remember that Lily Blue is the one, she makes dreams come true.”
Amanda Pulcine: Massage therapist
“Lily is a wonderful & creative spirit to create your new dream fashion piece that is unique to you! She delivered a warm-hearted experience and a designer frock that stops people on the streets even in NYC!! I feel like a beautifully styled lady when I don her precisely tailored coat. Inside and out, Lily is gem and so are her artistic wares!”
Gloria Huwiler - actress/writer
“For the theatrical premiere of an independent film I worked on, I asked Lily Blue to create a custom red dress in silk chiffon, loosely based on the character I played. Lily has the unique ability to understand your style, aesthetic, and concept and translate it into a breathtaking original piece that if often more beautiful than you initially conceived. Delicate, ethereal, with a rare personal insight Lily Blue's dress is a stand alone work of art. In it I feel both feminine and powerful; my own spirit celebrated as her muse.”
Elsa Godard - Ballerina
“I was lucky to wear Lily's dress for a short movie I shot in LA last year. She took so much time and was patient enough to make it fit perfectly to my body shape, and she made me feel so comfortable! The material was incredibly beautiful, layers of delicate golden lace , matching with a floaty and dreamy golden skirt. It was a joy to dance and play in it... I would advise anyone to have a professional experience with lily, first of all you will feel like a princess wearing the dress, then her gorgeous personality is something not to miss out on...!”
Javiera Estrada - Artist/Director
“It's pure magic being able to co-create and design with Lily Blue. She was extremely easy to work with and accommodating to making changes to tailor my needs.
The whole experience of choosing fabrics, fittings to finished product was delightful and fun. The beautiful coat she created for me is truly a one of a kind piece of art and it's something I will always treasure. It's a truly luxurious statement piece
that gets a lot of compliments when ever I wear it. If I'm ever in need of a wedding dress. . .Lily Blue is undoubtedly my first choice! She's a dream to work with!”
Tom McNalley - Musician guitarist
“I knew from the first time I saw Lily Blue's designs that I wanted her to make a coat for me-- something expressive and masculine that had her signature watery, flowing organic style. It turned out to be the first men's piece she made, and is an essential piece of my wardrobe. The design came from a meeting we had over coffee, talking about the sort of feeling the coat should have, and a few general reference points. Knowing her gift for bespoke work that is perfectly matched to the wearer, we met again about a month later and she showed me the basic idea. A few light changes and she was off, a beautiful and perfectly tailored coat that I love, and that other people love so much that many, many people have tried to buy it off my shoulders! Working with Lily was very easy as her creative vision is easy to trust and the result is truly magnificent.”
Charlotte Threipland – Lawyer
“Lily Blue is a great friend and creator! She had a strong vision for my dress. I had one fitting in person (at the start of the process) and thereafter everything was done on Skype because we live on different continents. I didn't see the dress until about one week before the wedding. This probably sounds scary to most brides but I had full confidence in Lily and I was right to. It worked out perfectly. She made a truly unique piece. So many people said it was the most original and amazing wedding dress they'd ever seen. And it made me feel like an ethereal, fairy queen with magic powers! I didn't want a conventional white dress and she managed to capture my vibe perfectly. She worked with incredible vigour and creative flare. I would definitely recommend Lily to anyone who wants a unique dress and a unique wedding.”
Leith Hill - Ellary’s Greens President & CEO
“Lily Blue is the most naturally talented designer I have ever met or worked with. She is playful and fluidly comfortable with style and her creativity is unparalleled. Lily has made dresses for me, ball gowns, a casual coat, and a dramatic sweeping hooded cape. Each one is FANTASTIC! I feel like royalty when I wear them, and I am complimented by every person who sees me. It happens every time, without fail. And whatever Lily makes is exactly what I want, made from fabric that Lily makes herself using the colors and textures that I like most. And here is the craziest part…they all fit me like a glove - PERFECTLY - and Lily measured me one time in haste standing naked on a massage table. From that one time of measuring she has made many very different garments for me - some dreamy and flowing and other exceptionally tailored and form-fitting. She makes all of my special occasion dresses and sends them to me in New York City. I look for excuses to get clothes made by Lily, and I look for every opportunity to wear them! Leith Hill, Ellary’s Greens President & CEO”
Carlos Torres Garzón - Photographer
“I love my coat and I always get so many compliments when I wear it. Lily designed a one of a kind bespoke coat for me, she was kind, patient and understanding when I approached with an idea for a coat that I wanted to commotion from her, she took the idea and developed it into a beautiful piece of art that shows Lily’s craft, creative expression and passion for her work. I’m extremely happy with the results and I have been wearing this gorgeous coat for over 6 years now!
Thank you so much Lily”
Haley Castel'Branco - Concept Artist
“I was overjoyed when Lily agreed to work with me on a 1920’s style dress for a Gatsby party. I loved spending time with such a beautiful soul and watching her create real time on my body was truly like being her canvas. The dress she created was one of a kind and that’s how I felt all night. I got so many compliments and I defiantly stood out.
As Lily dressed me we discussed powerful confident women of time. I mentioned Mae West and soon I was embodying her snarky funny attitude. That’s what Lily’s designs do. Each one has a unique personality that you can’t help but embody.
I highly recommend this artist to make you something just as unique and special.”
Candice Lori Isphording - Healer, Artist and Farmer
“I always had a dream that if I got married, I would wear a Lily Blue couture dress for my ceremony. Well, finally the day came that I was engaged to be married and I started to discuss this dream with Lily. She explained to me the process of making a handcrafted gown, all the time energy and resources that it would take, and of course the cost. The truth was her work was worth every penny she was charging, actually more, but I could not afford to own one of these dresses. She was very creative, and solution oriented to try to facilitate my dream. I was given the option for her to design a wedding gown specially for me for a one time use and rental fee. I was over the moon excited with this option! I actually did not have space to store a wedding gown, so renting one almost seemed even better.
The process of creating the dress was extraordinary, and actually very intimate. I discussed with Lily the colors that I was drawn to, and she helped find the shade that pulled out the radiance in my skin tone. She also helped accentuate my curves, and flattered my figure. She went as far as going with me to help find the perfect bra to wear with the dress. She said “we have to line the dress with the most comfortable bra, the more comfortable you feel, the more beautiful you will look!” It was true. She hand stitched over dozens of hours little intricate weavings to help build me the most comfortable, beautiful and remarkable gown that I have ever seen. I have all my beautiful wedding photos to remember it by and it makes me very happy to think of someone else wearing it infused with all the love from our ceremony. Lily is officially a dream weaver! She has an innate ability to bring one’s inner beauty into a garment that magnifies the radiance of their soul. It was an unforgettable process that I will cherish for a lifetime.”
Eve Li - Doctor
“I’m not one of these women who dreamed about her wedding since she was a little girl. When Chalo and I decided to get married, I knew I wanted a dress that is unique and special, but I had no idea what that vision is. I met Lily from our previous collaboration ― she designed this amazing red dress for me that brought out a sense of sexy and playfulness in me which I didn't even realize was there. So I knew instantly she was the one to call! And my instinct was 100% correct.
The whole creation process evolved over a period of few months as we texted each other our inspirations and explored what love means between me and Chalo. Lily listened and responded with amazing ideas along the way. It was absolutely magical to watch how Lily interprets and transfers my love story into a piece of wearable art. At each of our meetings, I became more and more amazed by her talent, more and more impressed by her creativity. She did not just create a dress for me. She created a masterpiece that spoke to my heart and showed my shimmering love for my husband to the world.
The intricate details of the dress were truly phenomenal -- from handmade lace, hand crafted little butterflies to personalized shape. Lily also went above and beyond by completing my look with this incredible headpiece made of antique chandelier crystals. Everything on me on my wedding day was custom designed and made by this extraordinary woman. I really felt like the most beautiful bride on that special day. I wish all women can be so lucky to have her as their wedding dress designer.”
Julie Capilli - Jazz Singer
“Lily is a perfectionist with every detail of her designs. She will make just the right dress for every person and consider everything from the ocasión to the personality of the person her clothing is made for. She is a true artist and a lovely woman to work with!!”
Maya Popkin - Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur
“I have had the privilege of working with Lily on several couture dresses. I use the word privilege purposefully because a privilege it is. Working with Lily far surpasses the transactional dynamic often experienced with couture designers .
Lily approaches her clients with meticulous precision which is realized by virtue of the perfect fit and she is gifted with an equivocal eye for highlighting one’s strong physical assets which often results in seeing one’s body in a completely different manner.
I have donned each of the dresses Lily crafted for me on many occasions and it always results in individuals B-lining (literally) toward me and conveying their profound awe toward these pieces. These incidents have actually been the genesis of several relationships in my life.
What I love most about donning Lily's dresses is the way they make me feel. I feel so beautiful and the absolute best version of myself. Nothing compares to her pieces. They own a "I MUST HAVE THAT" energy which is so incredibly unique and rare in todays fashion world.
I treasure the dresses she has created for me and plan on keeping them for decades to come.
Lily is a divinely talented designer / creator and spirit. Second to none!”
Emily O’Brien - Pattern Maker
“Getting my cloak from Lily was a sublime experience. She is truly dripping with raw talent and her exuberance for her work serves to make her garments even more magical! Each piece is unique and lovingly made. They are works of art and a pleasure to wear. You feel elevated in her clothes: beautiful, elegant, special.”
Sophie Ilys - Singer songwriter and CEO of Flight of Voices
“I have had the honour of wearing several Lily Blue gowns over the years and she is hands down the most incredible designer, artist extraordinaire that you will ever meet. She is incredibly passionate about making you feel beautiful no matter what your shape, size or insecurities are. I have always been curvy and I could never find the right clothes to fit me off the rack, shopping in regular stores was always something I dreaded. The first time I truly felt beautiful and empowered in my body was when Lily Blue made me a custom dress. It was more than just a piece of clothing but rather an experience where I learned the value of my uniqueness and beauty. She genuinely cares about the whole process from the beginning to end and puts her heart and soul into her one of a kind creations. She goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and most importantly that you feel gorgeous.”
Jenna Grayson: Hypnotherapist
“I first got to know Lily Blue after witnessing her transform a total stranger from a reserved, self-conscious woman into a radiant, glowing, joyful beauty who suddenly attracted several people to take a picture of her. This was after only several minutes of Lily making minor physical styling changes, profoundly enjoying her, and gushing over her before once hidden beauty.
This was at Burning Man in 2010. It was a very distinct experience for me to witness and feel. It seemed like utter magic, and I knew I wanted to somehow be a part of it. I went over to Lily when she was done and then the magic came my way. I'd been feeling a bit shy and out of place but opening in wonder to what I'd just seen.
Somehow Lily in her exuberant, authentic appreciation of beauty, got me to take off my shirt in the middle of the playa, put on her extraordinarily gorgeous white textured coat she'd created that I'd been admiring. She had me literally spinning around feeling so liberated within myself, beautiful, expressed, and alive with possibility. She let me wear the coat and somehow we were reunited so I could return it the following day on a bike path.
That was 8 years ago. Now, Lily is one of my dearest friends. What I've come to learn from her over these past several years is that this is who she is. This is just an example of her nature, what she loves doing and how she transforms women effortlessly, generously, and with exquisite talent and joy in a timeless kind of way.
Her style of design also has a whimsical, timeless, fantasy appeal to it. When women wear it, it's not just a physical appearance they are taking on, it is an experience of beauty that feels liberating, true and joyful. This is who she is in her heart and soul and what makes her work so exceptional. This is the gift that she offers as a reflection of all that she is, and all that we are as beautiful beings. To know her is a true gift. To work with Lily Blue is a true honor of life experience that I believe makes some of the best of life's moments and memories.”