Born in 1964 in Lebanon, Elie Saab is a self-taught fashion talent. His interest in dressmaking started at the young age of 9, already making clothes for his sisters! At just the age of 18, he opened his couture atelier in Beirut and few years after he presented his first collection to a public of women and his reputation rapidly transcended Beirut’s borders, attracting women from high society who desired an Elie Saab dress.

Elie Saab

Invited by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute-Couture to show in Paris in 2000, he presented four collections a year (Haute Couture and Ready to Wear) and six years later became a corresponding member. In 2007, he set a flagship boutique in the heart of Le Triangle d’Or.

Elie Saab magnifies femininity working with fine materials, delicate embroideries with outstanding quality. He builds his fairytale creations using simple designs, precious resources, whilst always maintaining a form of sophistication. Elie Saab dazzles with his intricate detail and strong sense of beauty. His specialty is the ultimate dress that highlights a woman’s silhouette.

The Ready to Wear SS20 collection

It’s quite a long time now that I admire Elie Saab’s work. That’s a little spoiler to inform you that I will be biased in my fashion review. The way he plays with colors and sequins it’s eye-catching and wonderful. I remember some collections ago, while watching the show I said “I wanna get married with one of his dresses.” Fun fact: I was watching to a Ready to Wear collection, not the Haute Couture. This is remarkable because it highlights how even his RTW collections are elegant and feminine. The “everyday” collection can be turned into a special day collection.