Elie Saab, the Lebanese designer loved by A-listers from the Princess of Wales to Celine Dion, showcased a powerfully feminine collection at Paris haute couture week.
“I like feminine elegance, not extravagance,” Saab has said, “The code of my collections will always remain the same,” which is undoubtably, something that Saab’s elite clientele are thankful for.
The designer blended his established signatures – well-defined cuts, volume, tiered fringe, oodles of lace and embellished embroidery – with avant-garde design choices like denim dresses and organza capes.
This more understated approach was noticeable in Saab’s recent Resort collection, which also featured sharp cuts and minimal ruching.
The spring palette of nude, powder blues and dusky pinks were perfect for the English garden motif of the collection.
The plays of draping, an abundance of ruching and layers of veiling lace didn’t feel redundant, as they were somehow subdued by the pastel palette.
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Celebrities sitting front row included Eva Longoria, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Poppy Delevingne.
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Actor Eva Longoria, 49, wore a white floral macramé suit with wide legs and a cream clutch.
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Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 37, wore an all-white look from the label’s Resort 25 collection, featuring a plunging blazer and matching skinny scarf.
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Socialite Poppy Delevingne, 38, opted for a more casual look in a hooded black cape and longline flares.