A heartwarming tribute to the gilded seventies

Indian-American fashion designer Naeem Khan brought 1970s glam back to New York Fashion Week with the help of a few models of the era.

The Halston icons Pat Cleveland, Karen Bjornson and Alva Chinn closed Khan’s show in silver sequined evening gowns, joined by the veteran designer on the runway for his bow. “I grew up working for Halston. So, the people at that time — Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Katharine Graham, Martha Graham — these were people, it was not just about fashion itself. It’s about the energy that they portray,” he told AP. For fall, his concept was very ’70s bohemian.

“Mick Jagger and everybody was going to India. The idea was freedom. The idea was liberty, and today politically what is happening. So, it’s kind of taking the energy from that,” Khan said.

Will and Grace star Debra Messing was on the front row. She said she can’t get enough of Khan’s clothing. Ryan Seacrest also sat front row.

“The Oscars are coming up, so I thinking about what he may be making for those who will be on the carpet for the Oscars,” he said.

Khan’s sleek and funky collection featured head-to-toe embellishments, velvet and full-on sequined pantsuits, along with ornately patterned kimono-inspired blouses, robes and flowy sheaths. There were fun, flirty feathered cocktail minis and jackets paired with glittering tops and unique neckties.

The models sported big, voluminous ’70s waves in their hair as they rocked the runway to the tunes of Pink Floyd and Queen.

PHOTO: KATHY WILLENS/AP Fashion designer Naeem Khan takes a bow with models Alva Chinn, Karen Bjornson and Pat Cleveland