Bridging the Gap in Bridal Fashion: Catherine Polk of Houghton Bridal and the Revolution of Wedding Gowns

Get ready to delve into the dynamic world of bridal fashion with Catherine Polk, the brains and passion behind Houghton Bridal. This episode serves as your VIP pass to the behind-the-scenes of New York Bridal Fashion Week, right from the bustling environment of Melange Blanc to the quiet subtleties of gown creation.  Catherine takes us on her journey, moving from fashion school in Los Angeles to working with Badgley Mishka, and eventually launching her uniquely inclusive bridal line. In a world enamored with size zero, Catherine’s commitment to offering gowns from size zero to 30 plus, is a breath of fresh air.

As Catherine shares her insights about New York Bridal Fashion Week, be prepared to get spellbound by the complexities of wedding dress design and the role buyers play in deciding what graces the bridal stores. Catherine also opens up about the highs and lows of her career, giving listeners an intimate look into the reality of navigating the fashion industry. She shares wisdom on working with brides in the showroom, her philosophy on allowing a collection to "breathe" before launching a new one, and the value of feedback. 
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Katharine Polk, a Los Angeles native received a degree in Fashion Design from FIDM in Downtown LA before being offered a position at Badgley Mischka Couture in New York City as Assistant Designer to Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Polk, worked closely with over 25 licesnsees to ensure brand cohesiveness from runway to the store floor. Polk went on to become a fashion editor and stylist freelancing at a London based publication and covered New York Fashion Week.

Est. in 2011, Polk Founded and was the Creative Director of Houghton NYC. Breaking boundaries in the bridal industry as the first brand to create Ready
to Wear for the bride and bring a fresh outlook to traditional bridal designs, Katharine lead the brigade with her brand Houghton.

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