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Elie Saab
Lebanese, 1964
Geneva
Fashion Design
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Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer known for intricate beading, layered silks, and a maximalist approach to evening wear that emerged from his atelier in Beirut during the 1980s. His collections combine Middle Eastern ornamental traditions with haute couture construction, employing hand-embroidery and complex draping across gowns, wedding dresses, and ready-to-wear. Saab's designs have appeared on international runways and red carpets, establishing a signature aesthetic rooted in luxury textile manipulation and detailed surface ornamentation.
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