Designer Spotlight: Elie Saab

Did someone say bling?

Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer. Even as a child he knew he would end up in the fashion world. He taught himself at a young age how to sew, and at 9 years old he was already creating his own garments, cutting patterns out of newspaper and used his mother mothers lace for his designs.

At the young age of 18, Saab launched his fashion label based out of Beirut, Lebanon and had 15 employees working for him. Saab started specializing in bridal first with his haute couture designs using lush fabrics like silk, lace, organza, taffeta and a lot of embroidery work made of pearls and crystals. Word began spreading about this up and coming designer and women of higher society began wearing his work.

From that point on, Elie Saab flourished all over the world. In 1997, Saab was the first non-Italian designer to become a member of Italian Camera Nazionale della Moda. He showed his collection for the first time outside of Lebanon in Rome and began creating his ready-to-wear line in Milan. Saab even dressed Queen Rania of Jordan for her enthronement. The dress was reportedly sold for $2.4 million dollars!

Queen Rania wearing her Elie Saab and again 10 years later!

Elie Saab has become an international name. In 2010, 102 celebrities all over the World had worn Elie Saab for global events. His designs can be seen on the red carpet and on tv! Some celebs that have been seen in his designer to name a few would be Beyonce, Halle Berry, Mila Kunis, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Sandra Bullock. So for you brides out there that want the ultimate red carpet look at your wedding, consider it done because you will wear an Elie Saab gown. Bling Bling!

Here are some other celebs wearing more Elie Saab and runway looks as well! Enjoy looking at the beautiful beading and the shape of each dress! Caution: you might drool.

Enjoy!

xoxo, SKL

Blair Waldorf wearing blue
to her wedding to Chuck Bass!

Off the runway!

Beyonce looking gorgeous
in a nude Elie Saab!

Off the runway!