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EXPERIENCE
Macy's Pentagon City (Alexandria, VA)-Head Tailor-(Feb. 09-Sept. 09)
Macy's Metro Center - Head Tailor (Nov. 08 - Dec. 08)
Cintas Uniform Co. - Independent Contractor (May 08-Present)
Victor Hou Collection - 2007-Present
Mchunu House of Styles (Forest Village Park Mall ; Forestville, MD)- Production - 2004-2007
AllDaz Sports (Capital Heights,MD)- Design/Production-2000-2004
Ann Landers Athletics (Riverdale, MD)- Piecework-1998-2000
Premiere Clothing (Landover Mall ; Landover, MD)-Design/Production - 1995-1998
Victor Originals - Freelance (1994-1995)
Nita's Boutique (Tysons Corner, VA) - Stylist/Tailor - 1991-1994
Xavier Originals (Suitland,MD)- Custom Sample Maker-1988-1991
Up Against The Wall Warehouse - Tailor/Custom (1986-1988)
Veronique' Bernard Couture (Vienna,VA)- Piecework for Woodward & Lothrop (Metro Center; Wash.,DC)-1984
Kathelena Couture (Dupont Circle)-Piecework for Neiman Marcus (Houston, Texas)-1984
The Cow's Outside (General Store) Leather Garment/Accessory Construction-1982-1983
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Menswear featured in Today's Black Woman Magazine (Mar. '07)
Swimwear featured in Hustlenomics Magazine (1st Semester ; Summer '06) from Black Mens Magazine Show (Glenn Hotel ; Atlanta)
Featured designer @ Marion's Continental Fashion Brunch, New York (Dec. '06)
Hype TV interview - Marriott Resort ; St. Kitts, West Indies (Aug. '06)
BTE- TV Interview - Black Mens Magazine Show ; Newark, NJ (Jan. '06)
Fashion show at Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show, Ocean City, MD (Aug. '05)
Photo shoot w/ actress Taraji Henson (Baby Boy , Hustle and Flow) for Da Book Magazine (June '05)
Article in DC North newspaper from DC Fashion Week II (March '05)
Photo shoot w/ video vixen Esther Baxter for Da Book Magazine , NJ (May '05)
Featured in Black Hair Sophisticates Magazine , 2005
Photo shoot w/ actress Angel Conwell (Baby Boy , Soul Plane) for DaBook Magazine (April '05)
Swimwear fashion show w/ video vixen Gloria Velez @ Gambrills Mansion , (March '05)
Interview and Holiday '04 Collection featured on DCTV's "Clear Your Mind" cable show (Comcast Ch. 5)
Swimwear featured in article on Lloyd Banks/G Unit (SSX Magazine,Summer 2004)
Sold Holiday 2003 Collection @ Vonlique Fashion (Langley Park,MD)
Stylist for DMX video,"Get It On The Floor" (Apocalypse Entertainment) - Club 1223 , Wash.,DC(2003)
Interview and Spring/Summer 2003 preview on The Fashion Television Music Network (channels 57 & 74,New Jersey)
Interview and Spring/Summer 2002 preview on urban cable show "Live in Da Treehouse" (channel 76, MD Comcast)
Article in Ebony Man Magazine (February 1987)
Sold Spring/Summer 1985 Collection in West 57 (Georgetown Park Mall)
Appeared on Carol Randolph's "Morning Break" Show(WTOP TV, Channel 9)
Recipient of Couture Award for Outstanding Young Designers 1983-84 (Deb-Tech Consulting Service)
Article in Daily News Record (DNR) from Tanners Apparel & Garment Show @ Madison Square Garden-New York (May 1982)
Article in Washington Living Magazine (May 1982)
Recipient of Best Sportswear Award-Metropolitan Designers Critics Award Show (Joyce Mills & Associates)-1982
Macy's Pentagon City (Alexandria, VA)-Head Tailor-(Feb. 09-Sept. 09)
Macy's Metro Center - Head Tailor (Nov. 08 - Dec. 08)
Cintas Uniform Co. - Independent Contractor (May 08-Present)
Victor Hou Collection - 2007-Present
Mchunu House of Styles (Forest Village Park Mall ; Forestville, MD)- Production - 2004-2007
AllDaz Sports (Capital Heights,MD)- Design/Production-2000-2004
Ann Landers Athletics (Riverdale, MD)- Piecework-1998-2000
Premiere Clothing (Landover Mall ; Landover, MD)-Design/Production - 1995-1998
Victor Originals - Freelance (1994-1995)
Nita's Boutique (Tysons Corner, VA) - Stylist/Tailor - 1991-1994
Xavier Originals (Suitland,MD)- Custom Sample Maker-1988-1991
Up Against The Wall Warehouse - Tailor/Custom (1986-1988)
Veronique' Bernard Couture (Vienna,VA)- Piecework for Woodward & Lothrop (Metro Center; Wash.,DC)-1984
Kathelena Couture (Dupont Circle)-Piecework for Neiman Marcus (Houston, Texas)-1984
The Cow's Outside (General Store) Leather Garment/Accessory Construction-1982-1983
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Menswear featured in Today's Black Woman Magazine (Mar. '07)
Swimwear featured in Hustlenomics Magazine (1st Semester ; Summer '06) from Black Mens Magazine Show (Glenn Hotel ; Atlanta)
Featured designer @ Marion's Continental Fashion Brunch, New York (Dec. '06)
Hype TV interview - Marriott Resort ; St. Kitts, West Indies (Aug. '06)
BTE- TV Interview - Black Mens Magazine Show ; Newark, NJ (Jan. '06)
Fashion show at Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show, Ocean City, MD (Aug. '05)
Photo shoot w/ actress Taraji Henson (Baby Boy , Hustle and Flow) for Da Book Magazine (June '05)
Article in DC North newspaper from DC Fashion Week II (March '05)
Photo shoot w/ video vixen Esther Baxter for Da Book Magazine , NJ (May '05)
Featured in Black Hair Sophisticates Magazine , 2005
Photo shoot w/ actress Angel Conwell (Baby Boy , Soul Plane) for DaBook Magazine (April '05)
Swimwear fashion show w/ video vixen Gloria Velez @ Gambrills Mansion , (March '05)
Interview and Holiday '04 Collection featured on DCTV's "Clear Your Mind" cable show (Comcast Ch. 5)
Swimwear featured in article on Lloyd Banks/G Unit (SSX Magazine,Summer 2004)
Sold Holiday 2003 Collection @ Vonlique Fashion (Langley Park,MD)
Stylist for DMX video,"Get It On The Floor" (Apocalypse Entertainment) - Club 1223 , Wash.,DC(2003)
Interview and Spring/Summer 2003 preview on The Fashion Television Music Network (channels 57 & 74,New Jersey)
Interview and Spring/Summer 2002 preview on urban cable show "Live in Da Treehouse" (channel 76, MD Comcast)
Article in Ebony Man Magazine (February 1987)
Sold Spring/Summer 1985 Collection in West 57 (Georgetown Park Mall)
Appeared on Carol Randolph's "Morning Break" Show(WTOP TV, Channel 9)
Recipient of Couture Award for Outstanding Young Designers 1983-84 (Deb-Tech Consulting Service)
Article in Daily News Record (DNR) from Tanners Apparel & Garment Show @ Madison Square Garden-New York (May 1982)
Article in Washington Living Magazine (May 1982)
Recipient of Best Sportswear Award-Metropolitan Designers Critics Award Show (Joyce Mills & Associates)-1982
INNOVATIVE! CUTTING EDGE! DARING! RACY! EYE-CATCHING! SENSUAL! NOUVEAU CLASSIC! These are just a few of the words that describe the work of Victor Hou! His collections are executed with mostly clean, minimalist lines, devoid of a lot of fussy details. He makes a bold statement with his choice of spandex fabrics, vibrant colors, whimsical trims, and form-fitting cuts. Whether it's his trendy urbanwear, better sportswear, alluring couture, or his must-have swimwear, there's something to satisfy a myriad of different tastes, and all walks of life! For the individuals that don't mind turning heads! The people that love getting compliments every time they step out! The persons that are confident, and know what plateau they're trying to reach! The ones that don't have a problem expressing their individuality! If you fall into any of these categories, then Victor Hou is definitely your go-to designer! Welcome to victorhou.com , where style is a way of life !
Please feel free to contact us for custom designs or private label manufacturing , as well as fashion shows and photo shoots. Don't forget to sign the guestbook. Thanks for visiting ! Most photos taken by designer himself unless otherwise noted.
By Appointment
202-280-3168
email : vhdesigns007@yahoo.com
Washington, Dist. of Columbia USA
Willing to travel with expenses paid.
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Victor Hou