Fashion & Beauty

Meet the man who dresses Michelle Obama and Beyoncé

Naeem Khan has dressed everyone from leading ladies to first ladies in his signature embellished gowns.

In fact, the Indian-American designer counts Beyoncé, Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton among his many glamorous fans.

He and his wife, jewelry designer Ranjana Khan, split their time between New York — where his company and their two sons are based — and their Miami penthouse.

In 2019, Khan will move his headquarters to new buildings on Miami’s Northwest South River Drive, which will also house a fashion school.

“Miami is my new favorite city,” says the 58-year-old. “It’s tropical, multicultural and sunny.”

Here’s a look at 11 things that brighten his world.

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"Love the '50s modern. It's clean, functional and elegant."Eero Saarinen “Womb” chair for Knoll, $4,107 at <a href="http://www.dwr.com/&quot; target="_blank">DWR</a>
"Takes me to the exotic romance land."Montale Paris “Amber & Spices” fragrance, $170 (3.4 oz.) at <a href="https://www.aedes.com/&quot; target="_blank">Aedes</a>
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"Arc is my go-to pair of jeans." “Arc 3D” tapered jeans, $210 at <a href="https://www.g-star.com&quot; target="_blank">G-Star</a>
"The smoothest tequila -- it's my nightcap." Casa Dragones joven tequila, $300 at <a href="https://www.sherry-lehmann.com/&quot; target="_blank">Sherry-Lehmann</a>
"The Art Deco design inspired by New York City." “Basel” in “Gold Geometric” limited-edition bag, $1,490 at <a href="https://naeemkhan.com/&quot; target="_blank">Naeem Khan</a>
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"I love the beach and warm weather. The scent reminds me of that relaxing Miami feeling." Elements “Water” candle, $220 at <a href="https://www.tomdixon.net&quot; target="_blank">Tom Dixon</a>
"Given to me by my dad. I sign all my most important documents with this pen." Pelikan “Toledo” fountain pen, $1,272 at <a href="https://www.nibs.com/&quot; target="_blank">Nibs</a>
"I grew up with palms in India. This book is the encyclopedia of palms of the world."“Martius: The Book of Palms,” by H. Walter Lack, $17 at <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/&quot; target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a>
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"The artwork and details are incredible, a continuous source of inspiration." “Cabinet of Natural Curiosities” by Albertus Seba, $20 at <a href="www.taschen.com" target="_blank">Taschen</a>
"Our office go-to for fresh and light lunches. It's always exciting trying new recipes."“Martha Stewart’s Vegetables,” by the editors of Martha Stewart Living, $18 at <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/&quot; target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a>
"The coolest bohemian vibe." Naeem Khan floral-print jumpsuit, price upon request at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.
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