James Aguiar & Naeem Khan

Miami, FL – October 10, 2017 – The Miami Design District presented it’s second Creative Minds Talks, an enlightening conversation between world-renowned fashion designer, Naeem Khan, of House of Khan and James Aguiar, VP Creative/Fashion Director for Modern Luxury Miami Magazine. The community received a first hand look as the panelists explored the captivating worlds of fashion, design and the highly-anticipated move of House of Khan to Miami. An Indian-American fashion designer, Khan has created dresses for Beyoncé and Michelle Obama, and his line includes high-end fashion ball and bridal gowns. His stated goal: to inspire and train the next generation of designers in the couture he creates. As Vice President and Creative and Fashion Director at Modern Luxury, James Aguiar made for the perfect companion for this conversation. With 60 publications under its corporate portfolio, including such iconic properties as Ocean Drive, Modern Luxury Wedding, and a host of city titles, it only seemed fitting that Aguiar ask the compelling questions to engage Khan and inspire attendees. Creative Minds Talks is a series of talks, sponsored by Miami Design District featuring high profile guests from the industries of fashion, design, architecture and art. The talks aim to pair two notable names from similar fields for a dialogue that serves to educate, inspire, entertain and promote creative fields of the cultural world.The Miami Design District embodies a singular dedication to the unity of design, music, fashion, art and architecture as well as a commitment to encourage a neighborhood comprised of creative experiences.

Naeem Khan & James Aguiar

Naeem Khan & James Aguiar

Elysze Held, Sam Robin, Iran Issa Khan, & Criselda Breene

Laura Miller, Nicolas Kaufman, Luis Rigual, Tatyana Silva, & Mark Haldeman

James Aguiar & Naeem Khan

James Aguiar & Naeem Khan

James Aguiar & Naeem Khan

Mark Haldeman, Elysze Held, Sam Robin, Iran Issa Khan, & Luis Rigual

Tatyana Silva, Mark Haldeman, & Elysze Held

Sam Robin, Iran Issa Khan, & Elysze Held

Iran Issa Khan, Walid & Susie Wahab

Walid & Susie Wahab & Waseen Khan

Walid & Susie Wahab, Waseen & Sonali Khan

Walid & Susie Wahab

Iran Issa Khan & Luis Rigual

Iran Issa Khan & Criselda Breene

Criselda Breene & Luis Rigual

Luis Rigual & Iva Kosovic

Brandan Bailey & Danie Gomez Ortigoza

Sheril Henney & Elysze Held

James Aguiar & Ewa Poilleux

Tiffany Chestler, James Aguiar, & Ewa Poilleux