(13 Feb 2018) NAEEM KHAN'S SHOW OF STRENGTH
On the runway at Naeem Khan's New York fashion show Tuesday (13 FEB. 2018) was his signature dazzle, but this time there was a strength amid all those sequins and beads honoring women around the world.
The idea, Khan said in a backstage interview, was to honor them all.
"I grew up in a family where the women are the matriarchs of the family," he said. "I make glamorous clothes. I make red carpet. How do I change that?"
The answer: In pants and jackets mixed in with statement gowns that sparkled while others did a fringy shimmy.
By jacket, Khan sometimes meant bright embroidered and sequined boleros. By matriarch, he seemed to mean grandma shawls worn with eveningwear. Or maybe it was the hoods, on a silver and black sequin gown, for instance. By around the world, there was a look inspired by a traditional Japanese kimono with obi belt.
Khan said he supports America's #Metoo movement, along with oppressed women everywhere. Fashion has a big role to play, he said.
Actress Brittany Snow, who sat front row, was thrilled with Khan's empowering message.
"The women, you know, standing up for themselves and the confidence and also just the truth that we're seeing right now is really important. I feel like so many people are speaking the truth and being honest with themselves and their stories - not only is it just the Me Too movement and things like that, but I think more women are being brave enough to share what's going on in their lives and their personal struggles and you can really see that in the confidence that a lot of women are exuding. So if that shows up in fashion then that's exactly what needs to happen."
Country music's Jennifer Nettles was also front row for the show. She said Khan knows a woman's body.
"It's beautiful, right? As is all of his work. I tell you what, I feel fantastic! It makes me feel fun and flirty and it's got a lot of movement. But I tell you this, I've worn a couple of his pieces on the red carpet and to awards shows, they are supremely feminine, they are beautifully cut, they know a woman's body. Yeah, he's fantastic."
Lala Anthony attended in a regal black and gold coat along with model Petra Nemcova.
"I love Naeem! He has an amazing talent and an amazing heart!" Nemcova said.
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