JAMES
HOUK
Photo by Juan Carlos Silva
Pittsburgh native James Houk—fashion designer,
illustrator, and painter—is one of the Style Week
Pittsburgh 2016 featured artists. His designs
have been sold by American Eagle, The Limited
Group, Barneys New York, the GAP, The Buckle,
Abercrombie & Fitch, and J. Crew. His work has
appeared in major motion pictures and television
and print media, and he has worked with many
celebrities, including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.
Houk is currently designing for private label clients
and furthering his denim brand, Big Chief, and his
children’s line, Jet Set.