Greg Luka
Adjunct Faculty
BA, Wayne State University, 1997; CERT, Speos Paris Photographic Institute, 2006; MA, Wayne State University, 2017
Professional Experience
My professional career began at Carhartt, Inc., as an illustrator, sketching garments for Style Books. I moved-on to visual display at Macy’s. My job consisted of merchandising/staging and fashion styling. I relocated to Paris, France where I studied photography at Speos Photographic Institute. While in Paris, I worked as a test-shot photographer and stylist for European Modeling Agencies. Following Paris, I relocated back to Detroit, Michigan where I was given an opportunity to become Chief Costume Designer and Pattern-Maker for the Henry Ford. Following principles of research-based design, I designed, illustrated, and constructed historic costumes. Afterward, with a new goal of teaching, I obtained my M.A. in Design & Merchandising from Wayne State University. I focused on research-based design, pattern-making, and textile design. Currently, I teach the History of Costume/Fashion and continue to work as a freelance illustrator and artist for various American and international clients.
Significant Publications, Presentations and Exhibitions
Fashion Group International Merit Award in Specialty Advertising
Macy’s Visual Presentation Certificate of Recognition
Five-time recipient of Marji Kunz Fashion Scholarship
