I'm interrupting my interviews with other people for special edition of Inside the Design Studio. Several of you kept asking about my history or if I was going to write about myself. Well, here you go! If you do know me, you may know all of this, but I did try to find something new that most people don't know. Enjoy! 

I’m David. I’m the CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of David Peck, and while my days range from pinning hems on the studio floor to throwing on a tux for a gala or client wedding, everything I do centers around helping people tell their stories—through what they wear, how they live, and the choices they make along the way. 

I’m best known for custom, couture-quality wedding and evening gowns, plus easy pieces that become wardrobe staples. But the store is so much more than fashion—it’s a boutique filled with curated gifts and accessories that reflect our values: women-owned, minority-owned, and locally made whenever possible. Textiles sourced from around the globe, exuberant color, playful textures, and artistic prints show up in my designs—many of which are limited editions. We make everything right here in our own Houston factory, connected to our boutique, which is part of what makes the experience so personal.

I design for women who want something a little different and appreciate quality clothes that stand the test of time. Luxury isn’t just the number of zeros on a price tag—it’s an experience. Having something made for you should be fun, enjoyable, and empowering. There are plenty of beautiful dresses in the world, but the real magic is helping you feel like the best version of yourself.
Collaborating with fellow small business owners and making women feel confident in their own skin is what keeps me inspired. My life’s passions include travel, movies, good TV (and, yes, some of the bad), and spending time with my family.

Amy Pierce, Women of Distinction Winter Ball

I've spent summers as a guest artist/lecturer at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Houston Chronicle named me one of the Most Interesting People of 2015, and I was a League of Women Voters Rising Star. I served as the Chair of the Fashion Task Force for the Greater Houston Partnership for four years, for three years as the Creative Director and Producer for the KNOWAutism Gala, have co-chaired the Alley Theatre Ball After Party, and my wife Michelle and I co-chaired the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Gala & the Judy’s Mission Possible Luncheon. As a creative consultant, I’ve overseen the uniform design of the JW Marriott Houston Downtown, Hotel Ylem, and Oxbow 7 at Le Méridien Houston Downtown.

Beth Malone, David, Michelle Phillips, Ilana Levine (photo, Priscilla Parish Dickson)

My work has been featured on the cover of Women's Wear Daily and in publications such as Teen Vogue, Lucky, Marie Claire, InStyle, and People Style Watch, as well as popular television shows America’s Next Top Model, Hart of Dixie, and E! News. I’ve also been lucky enough to dress celebrities like Kate Bosworth, Jaime King, Giuliana Rancic, Mayim Bialik, Maggie Grace, Ashlan Gorse, Kelly Levesque, Rose McGowan, Esperanza Spalding, Lauren Conrad, and Taylor Swift. I’ve also had my creations exhibited at the Ellen Noël Art Museum (a Smithsonian Affiliate) and at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

In 2024, I launched Inside the Design Studio with David Peck—a podcast about designing a life you actually want to live. What started as a blog and in-person event series has grown into an ongoing conversation about creativity, reinvention, and living with intention. Some episodes are solo reflections; others are interviews with artists, entrepreneurs, and curious humans carving their own paths. Along the way, I’ve sat down with Tony Award-winning performers, New York Times bestselling authors, and creative trailblazers of all kinds. It’s become one of the most fulfilling parts of my work—and a way to connect more deeply with our community.

When I’m not busy working, you can catch me chasing after my two young boys and planning my next world adventure. While I love exploring new places, I would never complain about going back to Aspen, London, and Paris.

If you’re dying to hear more, here are five things you might not know about me.

1. I lived and worked in Paris, France for almost 5 years while attending Parsons Paris School of Art + Design.
2. My first degree is in classical cello and I spent several summers at Aspen Music Festival. And no, I haven’t played since I was in a Jack Johnson-y type band in Paris over 11 years ago
3. I tried out for the second season of American Idol and ended up sleeping on the street in downtown Detroit and then crashing with strangers I met in line while going through the audition process.  
4. I serve on the board of several arts organizations, including TUTS (Theatre Under The Stars, Houston), Houston Community College Advisory Board, Paris College of Art (Paris, France), and Art One Portfolio School (Beijing, China), which allows me to travel the world doing what I love.
5. Before moving to Paris, I had only been out of the USA for 48 hours for a quick trip to England (unless you count crossing the Canadian border at Niagara Falls).

Still here? Let’s connect! I hang out on Instagram the most (especially on stories). You can also get my weekly email with interviews with my creative friends and small business owners, behind-the-scenes looks at what we are creating in the studio, and exclusive invites to fun parties!