Naeem Khan always has an international bride on his mind. “My bride is in Spain; she’s in Moscow!” he offered backstage this season. The gowns ran the gamut of homeland inspirations. The opening number was a fit for an Eastern European matrimonial affair: The short fit-and-flare dress came with matching white floral appliquéd cuissardes. That reference to Spain continued with a gown tiered with fringe that was reminiscent of a traditional Spanish shawl, while its bustline was dotted with strings of pearls.
The traditional pieces here were quite pretty, like a sleeveless gown with latticework on the chest; a long-sleeved style was embroidered with sterling silver spangles. There was a shocking pop of color, too: Khan’s last two dresses came in canary yellow, their bodices decorated with floral appliqués—a look for the statement-making bride, no matter where she hails from.
