Naeem Khan has received the highest honor from the National Arts Club: the 2023 Medal of Honor for his outstanding achievements to fashion.
The designer, who has dressed Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, and more, was honored during a dinner and reception at The National Arts Club mansion on Gramercy Park. There were remarks from Pat Cleveland and author Colin Cowie, and Khan received his award from longtime friend and colleague Linda Fargo, senior vice president of the fashion office and the director of women’s fashion and store presentation for Bergdorf Goodman.
Previous honorees of the award include Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Norma Kamali, Anna Sui, and more.