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In Conversation: Reading the Red Carpet

In Conversation: Reading the Red Carpet

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Naeem Khan, Asanyah Davidson
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Brimming with glossy color photographs, Embellished celebrates the vision and artistry of Indian American fashion designer Naeem Khan – who has dressed Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, and Michelle Obama – and his impossibly chic world, the history of which is told through sought-after red-carpet dresses, elegant bridal gowns, and beautifully beaded and embroidered statement pieces that are undeniably works of art. He’s talking shop with Asanyah Davidson, chairperson of the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College.

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Asanyah Davidson

Asanyah Davidson has spent several years in the fashion industry and completed her Masters in Design Studies at Central St. Martins in London England before returning to the states and taking a position with Macy’s Florida as an assistant buyer. She then taught at Miami International University of Art & Design and Broward Community College. In the most recent years, Asanyah took her love of teaching and knowledge of fashion to West Africa where she taught and consulted at schools in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana. She’s is also a HEARCongo Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo. She currently holds the position of Department Chairperson of the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College.

Naeem Khan

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Naeem Khan is an Indian-American fashion designer known for his ornate and intricately detailed gowns, and for dressing First Lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Brimming with glossy color photographs of Khan’s chic designs, Embellished (Rizzoli) is an enthralling look at one of America’s most exciting designers. The book is an ode to Khan’s dazzling ready-to-wear and bridal designs, highlighting intricate embroidery, refined drapery, rich colors, and lush couture fabrics. Khan’s innovative vision marries the rich traditions and handmade textiles of his Indian roots as well as design inspirations from his travels to Peru, Japan, Russia, and Spain with modern techniques. Dramatic red-carpet gowns are studies in volume, while bejeweled frocks sparkle with sequins and crystals. Elsewhere, modern renditions of suits and pajama sets embody Khan’s romanticism, with delicate hand embroidery.

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