New York Fashion Week: Naeem Khan Spring 2014 by Alexandra Lebenthal

Colorful dresses at the Naeem Khan fashion show during Mercedes-Benz
Fashion Week Spring 2014 (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

From time to time I have a stark reminder that as a business woman I can’t fully enjoy all the opportunities that are given to me. I’ve been to enough shows to know that not only don’t they start on time, but they start really late! I was counting on that as I left my office at 2:00, thetime the Naeem Khan show was to start. At 2:30 as I got out of the cab at Lincoln Center I realized I might have a problem ! I sprinted with all the energy of an Olympian, but sadly the show had started. Good news though, I had an I unobliterated view of the monitor outsider the salon, and WOW! This was a Naeem show for the ages! Yes, he had a caftan or two, and yes, there was no shortage of his usual beading, but this collection had something really light, bright, and fresh to it.

Gorgeous black sequined top and pants at Naeem Khan SS 2014 (photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

I’m still drooling over a red beaded number, but that was something for the woman who wants a little bit of bling or someone who wants to walk in and blind everyone! I got a slight sense that Naeem might have been inspired by Dolce and Gabbana’s Byzantine collection last year, but he did it in his own way.  All in all,  I expect to see Naeem on the red carpet, at society benefits, and hopefully on our First Lady( who has worn him before.)

About out Guest Blogger: Alexandra Lebenthal is a financial professional, corporate CEO, women’s advocate, author, editor, wife and mother.  She’s also a fashion lover with a great eye. We’ve frequently spotted Alexandra at New York City social events in gorgeous dresses, gowns and dazzling jewelry.  She is one of our favorite fashionistas and the author of the book, The Recessionistas.   Follow Alexandra on Twitter for her updates on finance, fashion & more @ALebenthal.