Born in India, Khan learned about design and textiles from his grandfather and father, whose hand-embroidered creations were worn by the royal families. As a teenager, Khan moved to New York and apprenticed with Halston. Between the decorative clothes of his father and the clean, modern designs of Halston, Khan developed an aesthetic of his own. He opened his signature collection in 2003, and it is currently sold in more than 100 specialty shops. His fan base includes both a first lady, Michelle Obama, and royalty, Queen Noor of Jordan. In 2009, Khan launched Timeless by Naeem Khan for Home Shopping Network, a line of cocktail dresses and separates priced from $49 to $499.