Elie Saab

All eyes have been on the streets of Paris as sartorial enthusiasts from around the world flocked to Paris Fashion Week. While the runway certainly presented some unforgettable collections, a lot of our major style inspiration came from the Arab tastemakers as they flitted around corners on their way to fashion shows or lounged in bistros.
The much-awaited Loewe FW23 show under Jonathan Anderson had many Arab faces in attendance with Rania Fawaz supporting an oversized knit dress in lavender and furry sage green boots reflecting the playful identity of the brand. Saudi influencer Hala Abdallah was spotted at the show in denim-on-denim with a white Loewe puzzle edge bag in her hand. Later, Abdallah opted for a burgundy ensemble at Stella McCartney with delicately designed jewelry from her personal brand Ofa.
Karen Wazen was understandably busy this season as she attended multiple shows in Paris – from Lebanese couturier Elie Saab to Isabel Marant, Dior, and Coperni. Valentino FW23 also saw a number of Arab stars in attendance – Salma Abu Deif was spotted in a shimmering mini-dress while Emirati singer Balqees adorned herself in a modest animal print jumpsuit.
Scroll down to discover what your favorite Arab style stars wore to Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023.
Imaan Hammam in Loewe. Photo: instagram.com
Karen Wazen in Coperni. Photo: instagram.com
Rania Fawaz in Loewe. Photo: instagram.com
Nojoud Alrumaihi in Hermès. Photo: Instagram.com
Zeynab El Helw in Givenchy. Photo: Instagram.com
Hala Abdallah in Stella McCartney. Photo: Instagram.com
Nada Baeshen. Photo: Instagram.com
Balqees in Valentino. Photo: instagram.com
Salma Abu Deif in Valentino. Photo: instagram.com
Dima Sheikhly in Elie Saab. Photo: instagram.com
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Photo: Courtesy Elie Saab
One of the most-loved names in the fashion world today, Lebanese couturier Elie Saab is the true gold standard of red carpet dressing. And recently, the fashion house celebrated a new milestone: the opening of its flagship boutique in Abu Dhabi.
Located in Abu Dhabi’s most luxurious lifestyle and shopping spot, The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island, the brand new space extends across 300 sqm, and boasts soothing interiors that echo the understated glamour that immediately comes to mind when one hears the name ‘Elie Saab’. Think sparkling onyx tiles, warm lighting, mindfully placed hints of oak and metallic tones, and subtle mirror sliding doors with tasteful brass monogram detailing. The boutique offers guests a range of collections—from ready-to-wear and accessories, to fragrances and kidswear—and also includes an exclusive salon for bridal and couture collections, where customers can enjoy shopping in privacy.
To celebrate the big moment with the brand, Vogue Arabia connected with the man of the moment, Mr Elie Saab himself, to discuss his legacy, and his plans for the future.
Photo: Courtesy Elie Saab

Congratulations on the brand new Abu Dhabi home of Elie Saab. How does it feel to open this new space?
Abu Dhabi is close to my heart and I’m so happy with the opening of the new store.  As it is the second boutique in the UAE, it is part of our strategic development to expand in the region. We have a big and special relationship with the clientele in the region, so we wanted to have a more personalized shopping experience that meets the needs of our loyal customers.
What are you most proud about when you look at the flagship boutique in Abu Dhabi?
When you enter the store, you feel the whole experience of the ES universe. It includes and gathers all the different lines of the brand. It has the haute couture and bridal area as well. It is also one of the first boutiques to be furnished by ES Maison lines.
From your home in Beirut to London, New York, Paris and Dubai, every Elie Saab boutique is a dream to visit. What is one thing you’d say all your boutiques have in common?
The common in all of the boutiques is the experience of the ES universe. When you enter all boutiques, you feel the relation between the brand and the consumer.
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The name Elie Saab is synonymous with elegance and grace around the world. How do your Arab roots influence your collections?
Today, the success and visibility of Elie Saab goes beyond the region. My collections are not only inspired by my Arab roots, but they are influenced by the themes, trends, and everything that is happening around the world. My Arab roots are translated into the colors, fabrics, and lights in the collections.
What can we expect from your upcoming collections?
Each season, we work on new shapes and silhouettes to reach new clients. I start from a theme and work around it.
Who, according to you, is the quintessential Elie Saab woman?
The Elie Saab woman is elegant, independent and has a strong personality. I like women with character.
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Your creations have been worn by some of the most influential women across the globe. Is there anyone who you haven’t dressed yet, but would love to someday?
Through the years, I had the chance to dress a lot of women, from actresses, to royalty and influential VIPs. I feel grateful that so many women love my designs and are loyal to the brand. There is no one specific person that I would like to dress, I am delighted to dress any woman who carries my values and loves Elie Saab.
What are three things every woman should keep in mind while getting ready for a special occasion?
The most important thing is that the woman should stay true to herself. She should be natural, without any exaggeration. The key is to resemble herself and her character.
Photo: Courtesy Elie Saab

From left: Marla Maples, Michael Boulos, Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump. Photo: Instagram.com
Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of former US president Donald Trump tied the knot with Lebanese businessman Michael Boulos on Saturday in Florida. The stunning wedding ceremony took place at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, a property owned by her father, after Hurricane Nicole passed through the state.
Tiffany and Ivanka Trump. Photo: Instagram.com
For her big day, the 29-year-old bride chose to honor the heritage of her husband-to-be via her wedding gown, which was designed by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab. The custom-made white number came with full-length sleeves, a voluminous flared-out skirt, and Saab’s signature crystal embellishments all over. Soft waves and fresh, peachy makeup completed her beauty look for the ceremony.
Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump. Photo: Instagram.com
Elie Saab was also the designer behind the dresses worn by the bride’s mother, Marla Maples, and her half-sister and maid of honor, Ivanka Trump. With the wedding’s theme being pastel shades, Maples and Ivanka wore dresses in lilac and light blue colors respectively.”It’s a Lebanese American wedding, so we were so happy to have Elie Saab create the magic,” Maples shared with People magazine. The groom and the men from the Trump family were all dressed in black tuxedos with floral lapels and bow ties.
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Donald Trump and Tiffany Trump. Photo: Instagram.com
The couple also enlisted Toni Breiss, a renowned wedding and event planner from Lebanon to bring their dream nuptials to life. Pictures from the ceremony see Trump walking with her father down the aisle which was decorated with pastel-hued floral arches. According to People, the family chose the venue as it was “Tiffany’s childhood home and where she was brought into the world.”

Trump announced her engagement to Boulos in January 2021 after he proposed to her in the White House’s Rose Garden with a 13-carat emerald-cut diamond by Lebanese designer Samer Halimeh.
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. If you’re currently planning your big day, there’s no way you haven’t already started thinking about all the special elements that will make your wedding day look one to remember. If you’re struggling with zeroing on the perfect bridal gown, however, a great place to look for some inspiration is on the runways of this season’s haute couture showcases.
The Fall 2022 shows had Alexis Mabille, Chanel and Dior making a case for pared-down bridal wear via pastel folk-style embroidery, universally flattering cuts (think mermaid silhouettes, high-low summer-ready hems, and sweet A-line pieces), and easy fabrics. While the strapless wedding-ready maxi at Chanel was topped off with a matching stole and ivory bow on the head, Dior’s models styled their romantic ensembles with barely-there makeup and soft low ponytails.
For the bride who’s up for a sartorial experiment, there was no missing Antonio Grimaldi’s sculpted silhouettes, which brought together unconventional necklines, cut-out detailing, and for accessories, jewels that ran from the top of the head down to the chin for that extra dose of drama. The not-so-basic bridal trend also found itself spotlighted on Rome’s Spanish Steps, where Pierpaolo Piccioli sent out a slinky white gown, complete with thigh-high slit, hidden metallic bustier, and black bows at the Valentino show. Over at Giambattista Valli, another conversation-starter piece was a feather-trimmed, semi-sheer bodycon number that enveloped the model’s shoulders in a larger-than-life snowy white bow.
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the fact that the one bridal trend that never seems to fade away is the more-is-more gown—and Fall 2022’s haute couture shows serve as proof. At Zuhair Murad’s presentation, a sparkling strapless gown doused in stars closed the show, while Rami Al Ali added a little color to the mix with a blush pink sequined number trimmed with pleated ruffles. Elie Saab’s bride walked the runway in a gold gown complete with matching veil and embellished bouquet, Balenciaga presented an equally dramatic bejeweled gown in shades of ivory and silver, and Dolce & Gabbana replaced traditional veils with a headpiece that’s not for the faint-hearted.
Below, scroll through the most interesting wedding gowns from the Fall 2022 haute couture shows.
Elie Saab. Photo: Gorunway.com
Alexis Mabille. Photo: Gorunway.com
Antonio Grimaldi. Photo: Gorunway.com
Balenciaga. Photo: Gorunway.com
Chanel. Photo: Gorunway.com
Dior. Photo: Gorunway.com
Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Gorunway.com
Elie Saab. Photo: Gorunway.com
Zuhair Murad. Photo: Gorunway.com
Giambattista Valli. Photo: Gorunway.com
Balenciaga. Photo: Gorunway.com
Rami Al Ali. Photo: Gorunway.com
Valentino. Photo: Gorunway.com
Alexis Mabille. Photo: Gorunway.com
Zuhair Murad. Photo: Gorunway.com

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Beside celebrating his birthday few days ago, Mr. Saab celebrated another milestone yesterday during his haute couture show. Surprisingly, the fall/winter collection looked like no other. For the first time in the history of the brand, the Lebanese couturier showed eight men’s silhouettes. The Elie Saab man is as elegant as the Saab woman. Modern, strong, imperial and impeccably sophisticated, in swaths of rich fabric, velvet capes embroidered in gold thread over double breasted suits.
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On the other hand, the spirited Saab women, straight out of a tribe, were dressed in sumptuous fabrics marvelously overlapped with intricately embellished embroideries. Think ethereal hues, opulent textures, and curvaceous lines. Interesting cuts and embroidery techniques and volumes, that were somehow new for the eyes of the Saab clientele. Each awe-inspiring silhouette personified the power and grace of the ever-changing setting sun.
Enveloped in mystery, Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall Winter 22- 23 is captivating, exhibiting a brilliant allure that captures the eye in a unique moment where everything is familiar, yet nothing is quite as it seems. As light gently flows into dark, there is breath for the enchanted.
At a Saab show it’s always where the real and imaginary are one.

Below, check out some of the most exciting ensembles from Elie Saab’s show.
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Rita Ora chose all-out sequins in an Elie Saab dress to make a statement on the red carpet yesterday at the Thor: Love and Thunder London premiere this week. The British singer accompanied the film’s director and her rumored fiancé Taika Waititi at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, dressed in a dazzling couture number by the Lebanese designer.
Picked from the Beirut-based label’s Spring 2022 couture collection by stylist Karen Langley, Ora’s look made a case for classic red carpet glamour as it came dripping in silver embellishment. The long-sleeved piece featured a plunging neckline and metallic fringes all over the flattering skirt which came with a thigh-high slit. The former Vogue Arabia cover star accessorized the dress with silver platform pumps and dainty necklace earrings, shown off via a sleek high bun.
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Elie Saab happens to be a red carpet favorite of Ora, who has been spotted wearing the brand’s sumptuous pieces on a number of occasions. Earlier this year, the 31-year-old attended the 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards with Waititi, wearing another couture dress by Elie Saab, but this time, in maroon velvet with bold cut-outs. The brand was also favored by the actor at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, where she wore a beaded floor-grazing dress from Elie Saab’s 2017 couture collection.
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Tara Emad in Georges Hobeika. Photo: Instagram.com/taraemad
Tara Emad is bringing her unique brand of cool girl style to Madrid and championing Arab designers at the same time. The Egyptian actor is currently in the Spanish city for the unveiling of Cartier’s new high jewelry collection, and making the most of the sun-drenched weather in uplifting outfits.
For her first stop, the Suits Arabia star stepped out in a yellow mini skirt, paired with a knee-length coat style top by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika. The statement piece came with a lapel collar and tufts of feathers at the elbows, which struck the right balance between professional and playful. A pair of nude stilettos and a chrome clutch completed her look.
Tara Emad in Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/taraemad
After momentarily slipping into a romantic strappy red dress during the day, Emad later made a showstopping appearance in a white gown by Elie Saab. Emad sat front row for the jewelry presentation wearing a flowy one-shoulder dress with bow detailing at the sleeve, and a sultry cut-out at the waist above a thigh-high slit. Stylists Maissa and Sahar Azab accessorized her look with a metallic choker and earrings with red stones, and a silver box clutch and white heels from Jimmy Choo.

While Emad wore her hair down in a pin-straight style for her first appointment in Madrid, she later wore it in a sleek bun to complement the Elie Saab number, with blushed cheeks and a matte red pout for her makeup look.
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While the Oscars saw plenty of stars in Arab designers on the red carpet, Lady Gaga took regional talent to the stage at the Grammy Awards last night. After walking into the event in an asymmetrical black and white Armani Privé gown, the star slipped into a custom Elie Saab dress for her performance.
The singer was introduced via video by Tony Bennett, the iconic musician to whom Gaga paid a touching tribute. Taking the stage to sing ‘Love for Sale’ and ‘Do I Love You’ from her album Love for Sale, which she recorded with Bennett, Gaga was dressed in a mint blue satin dress paired with matching metallic pumps appropriate for the jazz performance. The bespoke strapless piece designed by the Lebanese couturier captured the Old Hollywood vibe Gaga is known to have embraced as of late and featured a bodice wrapped in layers of fabric, a flared-out skirt, and an oversized bow at the back. Sporting the same hairstyle from her red carpet appearance, Gaga’s blonde locks were pulled back in a classic updo with waves, while her makeup look was completed with glowing skin and glossy pink lips.
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This marks the second time when the 36-year-old has championed Arab talent during this year’s awards season. Accepting the New York Film Critics Circle Awards for best actress for her work in House of Gucci last month, Gaga wore a pair of Yigit pumps from Jordanian-Romanian footwear designer Amina Muaddi’s namesake label.
Gaga’s tear-jerking performance at the Grammys was accompanied by five nominations which she shared with Bennett. The singer also has a busy year ahead, with a continuation of her Jazz and Piano residency in Vegas, followed by her long-awaited Chromatica ball tour starting on July 17 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Hyun Bin wearing Tom Ford, and Son Yejin wearing Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/vast.ent
Son Yejin and Hyun Bin have tied the knot today, as confirmed by the agencies of the Korean stars. The couple, known for playing each other’s love interest in the hit show Crash Landing on You, got married on March 31 in a private ceremony held in Aston House, Grand Walkerhill Hotel, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
The official announcement was made by Bin’s management, Vast Entertainment, via two photos of the couple, wearing different outfits in each. In one, Yejin can be seen wearing a gown picked from the Spring 2022 Bridal collection of Elie Saab, the Lebanese designer known for his dreamy pieces. This particular one from the couturier features a sleeveless, fully embellished bodice, lightly cinched at the waist with a delicate belt, and a puffy tulle skirt embroidered with a spattering of petals. Wearing minimal makeup, Yejin’s hair is tied back in an elegant low bun, with a few loose curls framing her face. The photo also sees Bin standing next to the smiling bride, holding her hand, and wearing a silk Tom Ford suit with a cream-colored blazer, black pants, cummerbund, and a bowtie.

For those who have kept up with the couple’s on-screen-turned-off-screen relationship, the selection of the princess-style wedding dress must come as no surprise, especially given Yejin’s announcement of their engagement. Posted on February 10, the actor’s confirmation of the happy news described their relationship as a fairytale-like story. “Boy meets girl, recognizes each other in the crowd, promises to build a future together…” read the post. “It happened so naturally… But, isn’t that destiny?”
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In the second, more formal, picture, the couple stand against a backdrop of pink and white roses, once again holding hands and wearing matching white ensembles. This time going for a modern design, Yejin is wearing the Camellia wedding dress from Vera Wang‘s Bridal Spring 2022 collection. While the top features a one-shoulder corseted bodice with wrappings of tulle, the skirt also comes with a delicate layer of the same fabric on top of lace. For this look, the bride swapped the bun for a half-up-half-down hairstyle adorned with a floral band.
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Raya Abirached. Photo: Instagram.com/rayaofficial
The 2022 Academy Awards took place on Sunday with a greater sense of normalcy compared to the past few years’ ceremonies, calling for noteworthy red carpet style. And who better than designers from the Arab world to deliver just that on Hollywood’s biggest night?
Representing the region was Raya Abirached, who trusted the sartorial power of a sophisticated black gown for her attendance. The presenter’s dress for the evening was picked from fellow Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad‘s Pre-Fall 2022 collection, and featured a strapless corseted bodice that flowed into a pleated skirt made with gleaming silk mikado. Put together by celebrity stylist Cedric Haddad, Abirached’s outfit also came with dazzling jewelry from Bulgari, which she showed off by wearing her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail.
Mila Kunis in Zuhair Murad. Photo: Getty
Regional talent was also favored by international stars Venus Williams, Chrissy Teigen, and Mila Kunis. While professional tennis player Williams chose a custom white Elie Saab gown, Kunis went the couture route in a gown from Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2022 couture collection. The rose-colored silk dress featured a ruched one-shoulder bodice, built-in belt, and a long train attached to a fitted skirt.
Chrissy Teigen in Georges Hobeika. Photo: Instagram.com
Making an appearance at the Vanity Fair after-party with husband and singer John Legend, Teigen looked to one of her favorite Arab designers. The model wore a grey-colored number by Georges Hobeika. The one-shoulder dress was adorned with sparkling embellishment and came with an asymmetrical skirt that featured a short hem on one leg and a floor-grazing one on the other.
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