Beadwork, feathers and prints took center stage at Naeem Khan’s Fall 2011 show.  A bevy of beautiful gowns and cocktail dresses went down that runway.  Some of the dresses were fully embellished and they dazzled brilliantly as diamond jewelry.  The fingerprints of his Indian-American culture was present in the richness of the fabrics and stunning beadwork.  A one-shoulder print dress with expert draping was the standout in the show.  This collection was opulent and luxurious, it was everything we would expect Naeem Khan to deliver.

Angie Harmon looked like an angel in this feathered Naeem Khan on the red carpet last night.  The actress selected the dress for Conde Naste Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards in New York City.  It was a cross between an angel and a ballerina, especially with the pulled back hair.  This was an elegant white cocktail number with tons of personality and a beautiful print motif.   It was perfection on the statuesque beauty.

Ivanka Trump in Naeem Khan

Actress Angie Harmon

Skater Johnny Weir

Real House Wives of Beverly Hills: left to right – Kyle Richards Umansky, Camille Grammer and Adrienne Maloof-Nassif

Camille Grammer from RHOBH in Dolce & Gabbana

left to right: Kim Richards, Taylor Armstrong in Rachel Roy and Lisa Vanderpump-Todd

Designer Kenneth Cole

Actress Doris Roberts from Everybody Loves Raymond

Linda Dano & Joan London

The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and QVC came together once again to bring you the 17^th Annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale,” an annual gala and charitable shoe sale to benefit breast cancer research.  Entertainer Fergie is the face of this year’s “Call to Action Campaign.”  The event took place last night, October 13th at Lincoln Center and the stars came out to show their support.  Angie Harmon, Ivanka Trump, Johnny Weir, designer Kenneth Cole, Doris Roberts, Joan London, Linda Dano and the Beverly Hills Housewives were in attendance and they walked the red carpet.  My biggest journalistic question of the evening came when I asked both Ivanka and Camille, “who are you wearing?”  It was an evening made of style and shoe shopping for a worthy cause.  The main event takes place on QVC on Friday, October 15 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm during the charitable shoe sale.   Over 100,ooo pairs of shoes will be sold at half their retail price.  Fergie’s Hope shoe will also be sold.  All the proceeds from these sales will go to charity.  

Naeem Khan’s Spring 2011 ready-to-wear collection was a showcase of bold colors, fantastic prints and his signature embellishments.  The olive caftan dress embodies effortless beauty without sacrificing glamour.

Navy and white are elevated to a higher-level with a full skirt in a playful print and a white top that dazzles from shiny beading.

Model Sessilee Lopez in a sheer red gown with strategically placed jewel-embellishments.  Her dress had a peek-a-boo effect without revealing too much.

This gown was all about the fabric, the black print and beading on chartreuse provided a beautiful contrast.

Here we have Khan’s version of simple elegance in a button-down taupe top and a gorgeous floor-length beaded skirt in white.

This gown was stunning not merely because it was beautifully made, but because the tie-dyed print was a work of art.

Sarah Jessica Parker wore Valentino to the Sex and the City 2 premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City last night.  It was a one-shoulder canary yellow gown to complement her flowing golden locks.

Kristin Davis was pretty in pink in her Jean Desses gown for Decades.  It was a beautiful column dress with wonderful ruching.  Kristin wore a loose chignon that was regal and it complemented her dress perfectly.

Cynthia Nixon was glamorous in Carolina Herrera.  The fitted strapless gown looked great on the actress, and it was one of her best red carpet moments.  Her shoulder-length strawberry blonde curls was also a good choice for the evening.  A pair of earrings and an evening bag were her sole accessories.

Kim Cattrall sparkled in Naeem Khan.  Her slinky gold gown was bejeweled with sequined stars throughout.  Kim smartly opted for minimal jewelry and a beautiful evening bag.

The year 2009 is drawing to a close, and we are about to head into a new year.  Before we get into 2010, let’s look back at a few of the highlights on Fashion Rollcall in 2009.  It seems fitting to take a look back at some of the images that excited us most about style and fashion.

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at The White House dinner.  Mrs. Obama is wearing a beautiful sequin Naeem Khan gown.  She radiated glamour that evening. Michelle Obama Dazzles in Naeem Khan at State Dinner

Robert Pattinson and his cast thrilled us in Twilight and Twilight: New Moon.  The vampire story captured the imagination of millions in 2009. ‘New Moon” and the Talented Mr. Robert Pattinson

Alexander McQueen gave a runway show in Paris during Fashion Week Spring 2010 that we will not soon forget. Alexander McQueen’s Runway Show: A Visit to the Future

Michelle Obama caused a splash during her overseas visit to Britian.  She gave emerging designer Junya Watanabe quite a boost when she donned the designer’s cardigan on the world stage. Her Style Showdown

Sarah Jessica Parker and the cast have assembled once again, and we are looking forward to Sex and the City 2 in May 2010.  The excitement can hardly be contained.  The ‘Sex and the City 2′ Designer Label Breakdown

Arlenis Sosa made the May cover of Vogue Germany in 2009, and she was also named the new face of Lancome’s Laque Fever line. Having A Model Year

Matthew Williamson and several other well established designers returned to London Fashion Week. Their return rejuvenated London Fashion Week. Designers Revive London Fashion Week

Designer Jil Sander teamed up with Uniqlo to bring us +J.  They brought us the minimalist aesthetic of Jil Sander at an affordable price. Jil Sander’s +J for Uniqlo is Almost Here

Nicole Richie was extremely busy in 2009.  The mother of two has a maternity line, jewelry line, and she now has Winter-Kate, her own celebrity fashion line. Nicole Richie’s New Clothing Line: Winter Kate

Michelle Obama offered great dating advice in Glamour magazine.  The First Lady made our list a few times because of the effect she’s had on the fashion industry during tough economic times.  She has been a great support to many young designers and several well- established ones, and we recognize her efforts. Michelle Obama Lands ‘Glamour’ Cover

Michelle Obama dazzled in this Naeem Khan gown at the first official State Dinner at The White House.  The strapless design was made in India.  Her dress was handmade, and embellished with sterling silver sequins on silk chiffon.  It was complemented by a flowing chiffon scarf, and a well-dressed date, President Obama.  Mrs. Obama selected the Indian-American designer to welcome the Prime Minister of India. 

Naeem Khan unveiled his HSN collection, Timeless, to the audience on October 29th and it was a sprint to the finish-line.  No one anticipated that the finish-line would be reached within 10 minutes.  So Naeem Khan makes our Rollcall list this week. 

The Timeless collection sold out so quickly that the show ended early; every designer wishes to have that problem.  The audience had an insatiable appetite for his 10 piece collection.  Five minutes into the show, four of the 10 pieces in the collection were sold out.  Seven pieces were sold out 10 minutes into the show.  “We were expecting the reaction to be positive, but it was above and beyond,” said Khan. “The show had to be cut short because we sold out!  This really speaks to the potential and the power of HSN.”

The designer is being incredibly gracious because we know that it also speaks to the quality and desirability of the items he created.  The dresses and tops are mostly sequined, and they’re perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  Timing was key to this collection’s popularity, sequins would likely be a tougher sell to the HSN audience in June.  If you missed the collection on HSN, take a look at the video.

Yes He Can: Naeem Khan’s HSN Collection, Timeless, sells out in under 10 minutes [Fashion Week Daily]