Naeem Khan knows how to take a woman s breath away, which is why the designer s well-heeled customers (ranging from such starlets as Taylor Swift and Emmy Rossum to the First Lady herself) regularly turn to him for eveningwear to make memories in. As usual, Khan s Resort lineup included plenty of dazzling numbers for those moments when the red carpet is rolled out and the flashbulbs are popping. A long black column gown featuring intricate baroque embroidery, and several Deco-inspired styles with dense crystal embellishment and feathered skirts—we re talking Chrysler Building fashion statements here—were particularly eye-catching. For cocktail hour and lower-wattage events, Khan showed a pretty knee-length halter frock overlaid in hand-crocheted raffia lace, as well as a slinky sheath with allover silver sequins stitched on to lightweight cotton tulle so it had the drape and comfort of a T-shirt.
A series of vibrant floral-print pieces disrupted the collection s streamlined color palette; they looked a bit out of place. Still, as Khan put it and we confirm, they d be terrific options for a glamorous December night at the New York Botanical Garden.
