"Polk has made a name as a favorite among women in the market for something thoroughly modern - and with edge to spare" -VOGUE
"Katharine Polk's past collections demonstrate her preference for alternative, boundary-pushing, laid-back styles for atypical brides who prioritize fashion over tradition." -WWD
HOUGHTON x Albright LA
Book your bridal appointment at our Beverly Hills Showroom, where we offer a range of options including rental, made-to-order, and custom bridal gowns.
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Join us for an unparalleled luxury bridal experience. Houghton has partnered with Albright Fashion Library LA, nestled in the iconic Trousdale Estates of Beverly Hills, to bring you an unforgettable journey. Sip champagne as you explore a treasure trove of archives of designer looks and enjoy exclusive access to Made-to-Order gowns, custom design services, and a curated rental selection for your entire wedding wardrobe—including accessories. Let our expert stylists perfect your head-to-toe bridal look.
Bridal Collections
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The Houghton Atelier is now based in the iconic Trousedale Estates in Beverly Hills. Houghton accepts brides, offering an exclusive collection of styles from our Archives.
In partnership with Albright LA, Houghton now offers rentals, Made to Order and fully custom designs.
Houghton accepts rush brides who are getting married in less that 12 weeks.
We pride ourselves on offering fully custom looks from Ceremony, Bridesmaids, MOB and any look you may need.
Please inquire directly about custom bridal. Work with our creative team on designing a fully custom looks.
All Styles are offered in sizes 00-30+. Our gowns typically ship in 6-10 weeks.
ABOUT
Los Angeles native, Katharine Polk founded HOUGHTON in 2011. Katharine’s designs blur the line between decadent and demure, attracting brides unafraid to draw outside the lines. Though styles range from understated to intricate, her goal is simple: Empower every bride in her uniqueness.
Polk will lead HOUGHTON in a new direction with women’s needs and bodies at the forefront. Offering every style in sizes 00-30+ and made and designed sustainably in Los Angeles. With access to over 28 collection archives the Houghton DNA will be present in everything we do.
Polk has been designing Women's Evening-wear and Couture Bridal since she graduated with a degree in Fashion Design from FIDM in Los Angeles. She moved to New York in 2006 to work for Badgley Mischka Couture as an assistant designer. Since then Polk became a Fashion Editor and launched Houghton in 2011. Polk went on to be a 3 time FGI nominee and a St Louis Fashion Fund Caleres Group winner in 2015. Polk has designed iconic wedding looks for Ashlee Simpon and Evan Ross, Nicole Trunfio and dressed red carpet VIP's like Lily Collins, Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Kylie jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Carmen Egojo, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Melanie Lynskey and many more. Her work has also been seen in and on the covers of Vogue, WWD, Brides, Elle, The Knot and New York Times to name a few.
In 2025 Houghton announced their exclusive partnership with Albright LA. Houghton will see brides and clients at their new Bridal Suite in Trousdale, Beverly Hills.
WWD Announces HOUGHTON x Albright la
"Through this partnership, Katharine Polk, Houghton designer and founder, will become the first designer to take up residence at Albright Fashion Library’s Beverly Hills estate in Trousdale Estates and work with brides to create bespoke wedding looks." - WWD