Naeem Khan receives Mercedes-Benz Presents title

For the Fall 2012 collection season, Naeem Khan, known for this luxurious collection of dresses, sophisticated gowns and chic separates, has been given the distinguished title of ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer for the Mercedes-Benz

New York Fashion Week.

The ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ is now in its ninth year, selects a new designer each season that demonstrates  ‘an unparalleled talent and a dedication to the use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design, all characteristics that define the three-pointed star’. Khan joins a prestigious list of past designers including: Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Narciso Rodriguez, and Chado Ralph Rucci.

As part of the Presents initiative, Mercedes-Benz is featuring a display in the lobby of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcasing two examples of superb craftsmanship and design: pieces from the Naeem Khan collection and the 2012 ML63 AMG SUV.

"The admiration we have for Naeem Khan's designs and his exceptional reputation throughout the fashion industry make him the ideal 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer," said Lisa Holladay, manager of brand experience marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA.  "His highly-crafted embroidered pieces and breathtaking gowns that grace the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week are expressions of his precision and expertise, and we are thrilled to support his show this season."

"As a lifetime Mercedes-Benz owner, the honor of being chosen as the 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer has a very special meaning to me," added Khan.  "I am thrilled to receive this accolade from a brand that shares the same passion for innovative design and quality craftsmanship that I do."

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week takes place in New York City at the Lincoln Center from February 9-16, with Naeem Khan showcasing his fall 2012 collection on February 14 in the Theatre.