Naeem Khan is a fashion designer known for his ornate and intricately detailed gowns. He’s based in the heart of the fashion district in New York City.
Born and raised in Mumbai, Khan grew up in a world surrounded by culture, architecture, art, history and design.
As a boy, he cultivated a vast knowledge of textiles under the watchful eyes of his grandfather and father, both of whom designed intricate clothing worn by Indian royal families. Khan ultimately moved to the United States as a teenager to become a designer and launched his career as an apprentice for legendary American designer Halston at the age of 20.
During his time with Halston, he immersed himself in the ethos of modern restraint and learned the craft of draping and cutting fabric to create a clean, elegant and timeless silhouette. Khan eventually merged this design philosophy with the knowledge he gained from his family’s business to nurture his own unique style, and the Naeem Khan design aesthetic was born.
Khan has designed for former First Lady Michelle Obama, Queen Noor of Jordan, and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
“It was built into my DNA. I watched my father design formal wear for India’s most influential people, and I knew that I would want to pursue a similar path,” he said of his early passion for fashion design.
In 1981, Khan got married to a model and jewelry designer, Ranjana Kapadia, at the age of 23 in 1981. They have two sons, Zaheen and Shariq.
