Naeem Khan is known for his glamorous sensibility, and his Pre-Fall collection proved no exception to the rule. One body-skimming gown came with silver beading that replicated bursts of fireworks, and another head-turner, with a sheer back, was embroidered with pale pink sequin stripes. These aren’t just embellishments for embellishment’s sake, either. On one dress, the waist was tightly embroidered with a raffia band, making for a pretty, cinched-in silhouette that drew the eye toward a whittled mid-section.
The designer applies his attention to detail to more everyday separates, too. One standout included a black sweater with red and pink finely threaded floral appliqué that crept up to the scoopneck collar. (A more nighttime-appropriate version was equally stunning; the coat boasting the same floral design had each petal meticulously outlined with embroidered sequins and beads.) The biggest hit here was a pair of wide-leg track pants that were coolly elevated by a simple stripe of velvet. Stay tuned: Khan says he’s working more in this pared-back, casual direction going forward.
