Elie Saab

Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer. Long known in the Middle East as a leading haute couturier, his overtly feminine aesthetic and romantic crystal-encrusted gowns initially attracted princesses, and later, film stars, enamoured with his Middle Eastern detailing and European sensibility. “I was born with this passion of creating and making dresses and was always surrounded by beautiful women, from my sisters to neighbours,” he has said, “so the desire to dress them and make them look elegant was my constant inspiration.” Elie Saab’s style is a unique fusion of western and eastern culture. He uses noble materials such as taffeta, organza, noble and satin paired with more fluid and light fabrics.  Elie Saab has 60 retail outlets all over the world. His designs are sold in 22 countries. In 2011, Elie Saab launched his first fragrance “Le Parfum” which became an overnight bestseller in 15 countries, including the UAE.