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Designer Katharine Polk founded Houghton in 2011 and has been creating boundary-pushing collections ever since. Debuting at Bridal Fashion Week 2021, Season 1 is her first bridal line for the independent woman. The designs are made sustainably in Los Angeles and boast gowns, mini dresses, suits, and more.
Read on to see her debut and second collection below.
HOUGHTON Season 3
Polk's Season 3 collection showcases a range of unconventional and statement-making bridal looks, from structured two-piece suits to strapless figure-hugging ensembles. Whether it's sleek satin or smooth leather, the designer uses various fabrics to create her daring collection. Keep scrolling to check out each look from the line.
Freya
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The Cut: Figure-hugging gown with a high neckline
The Material: Stretch crepe
The Wow Factor: The bold cut-outs
Gabriella
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The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ballgown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The all-over embroidery and pleats
Galina
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The Cut: Long-sleeve A-line dress with a plunging neckline
The Material: Chiffon
The Wow Factor: The high slit
Hart
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The Cut: Strapless figure-hugging dress
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: The sweeping train
Hunter
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The Cut: Long-sleeve figure-hugging gown
The Material: Stretch crepe
The Wow Factor: The feather details
Katharine Tux
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The Cut: Long-sleeve suit
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: The wide-legged pants
Khloe (Left) and Mia Gia Roxy (Right)
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The Cut: Strapless figure-hugging dress (left) and strapless two-piece mini set (right)
The Material: Leather (left) and lace (right)
The Wow Factor: The unexpected fabric (left) and the feather overskirt (right)
Tully Trudi Gia (Right)
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The Cut: Long-sleeve, high-neck two-piece set
The Material: Leather
The Wow Factor: The turtleneck
Mia Gia
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The Cut: Strapless mini two-piece set
The Material: Stretched crepe
The Wow Factor: The short hemline
Naomi Roxy
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The Cut: Sleeveless column dress with overskirt
The Material: Organza
The Wow Factor: The beaded accents
Spencer
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The Cut: Strapless A-line dress with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: The ruffled skirt
Trudi Gia
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The Cut: Long-sleeve high-neck dress
The Material: Organza
The Wow Factor: The puff sleeves
HOUGHTON Season 2
Following the success of Season 1, Polk further expanded her collection of fashion-forward and unexpected bridal looks with the release of Season 2. Ahead, scroll through each look from the collection.
Angel (left), Diane, Gwen (right)
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The Cut: (Angel) Halter drop-waist gown; (Diane) Halter fit-and-flare gown; (Gwen) Puff sleeve column gown
The Material: (Angel) Tulle; (Diane) Lace; (Gwen) Lace
The Wow Factor: Polk's spin on traditional silhouettes to create unconventional looks
Gwen (left), Lulu, Esme (right)
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The Cut: (Gwen) Puff sleeve column gown; (Lulu) One-shoulder A-line gown; (Esme) Long-sleeve mini
The Material: (Gwen) Lace; (Lulu) Organza; (Esme) Stretch crepe
The Wow Factor: (Esme) The crystal, heart-shaped embellishments down the front of the dress
Freya (left), Khloe, Angel (right)
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The Cut: (Freya) Cut-out gown; {Khloe) Strapless midi gown; (Angel) Halter drop-waist gown
The Material: (Freya) Stretch crepe; (Khloe) Tulle organza; (Angel) Tulle
The Wow Factor: (Freya) The multiple asymmetrical cut-outs down the dress
HOUGHTON Season 1
Ahead, scroll through each look from the collection.
Look 1
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The Cut: Slip gown with a laced back
The Material: Silk crepe
The Wow Factor: Silk tassel detail
Look 2
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The Cut: Draped gown with a V neckline
The Material: Silk crepe
The Wow Factor: Thigh-high slit
Look 3
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The Cut: Tuxedo
The Material: Silk crepe
The Wow Factor: Silk charmeuse detailing
Look 4
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The Cut: Corset cocktail dress with draping
The Material: Crepe
The Wow Factor: Off-the-shoulder sleeves
Look 5
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The Cut: Shaped corset dress with bias draped skirt
The Material: Moiré
The Wow Factor: Exaggerated train
Look 6
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The Cut: Puff sleeve mini wrap dress
The Material: Moiré and silk
The Wow Factor: Hand embroidered rosette bolero
Look 7
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The Cut: Floral jacquard laced back corset top and pants
The Material: Silk
The Wow Factor: Exaggerated puff sleeves
Look 8
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The Cut: Floral jacquard gown
The Material: Silk
The Wow Factor: Drop waist full skirt
Look 9
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The Cut: Strapless corset ankle-length gown
The Material: Guipure French lace
The Wow Factor: Asymmetrical peplum
Look 10
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The Cut: Tuxedo coat
The Material: Guipure French lace
The Wow Factor: Charmeuse detail trim
Look 11
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The Cut: Corset cocktail dress
The Material: Crepe
The Wow Factor: Detachable chiffon cape
Look 12
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The Cut: Embroidered mini dress with cape
The Material: Crepe and tulle
The Wow Factor: Pearls and sequins
Look 13
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The Cut: Embroidered column gown
The Material: Tulle and crepe
The Wow Factor: Off-the-shoulder cape and sleeves
Look 14
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The Cut: Hand draped corset gown
The Material: Silk satin chiffon
The Wow Factor: Asymmetrical strap
Look 15
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The Cut: High neck, long sleeve gown
The Material: French Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Floral appliques
Look 16
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The Cut: Hand draped pleated gown with deep V neckline
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Dramatic ruffles
Look 17
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The Cut: Corset off-the-shoulder gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered crystals
Look 18
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The Cut: Corset gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Exposed boning
Look 19
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The Cut: Corset gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered crystals
Look 20
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The Cut: Long sleeve column gown
The Material: Silk crepe
The Wow Factor: Open back
Look 21
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The Cut: Wrap blouse, high waisted fitted skirt, and moto jacket
The Material: Silk and French guipure lace
The Wow Factor: Front slit
Look 22
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The Cut: Scoop neck gown with a full A-line skirt
The Material: Silk chiffon
The Wow Factor: Draped corset
Look 23
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The Cut: V-neck long sleeve full skirt gown
The Material: Silk crepe de chine
The Wow Factor: Swarovski buttons
Look 24
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The Cut: Bustier gown
The Material: French guipure lace
The Wow Factor: A Houghton classic
Look 25
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The Cut: Bustier mini dress
The Material: French guipure lace
The Wow Factor: Asymmetrical detachable peplum
Look 26
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The Cut: Corset strapless gown
The Material: French guipure and Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Tiered skirt
Look 27
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The Cut: Double-breasted suit
The Material: French guipure lace
The Wow Factor: Floor-length pants
Look 28
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The Cut: Low-neck slip gown
The Material: Silk satin organza
The Wow Factor: Hand embroidered silk corded roses
Look 29
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The Cut: Notched neckline gown
The Material: Silk crepe
The Wow Factor: Hand embroidered Swarovski crystals
Look 30
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The Cut: Double-breasted suit
The Material: Hand embroidered iridescent sequins
The Wow Factor: Cropped sleeves
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