Elie Saab wrote an ode to the crepuscule, a play of shadows drawn in contrasts between geometric lines and rounded, sun-like forms. Their models emerged from behind translucent panels, their silhouettes underlined by the sun shining through the skylights of the Cairo do Temple site, which ranged from the pale pink and blue hues of the evening sky to the fiery reds or midnight blacks of the evening sky. had appeared in
Needless to say, there were plenty of twinkling stars in his heavily embellished sky, and there were a plethora of red carpet-friendly gowns — and suits, he added pieces of menswear to the collection for the first time, as reported —. In making your customers shine.
Glittering snakeskin ornaments gave sinuous structure to the simple silhouette, while strings of sequins and dangling crystals shimmered on the runway. The zigzag motif of the feathered mermaid skirt in dusky colors was developed into versions done in thousands of chiffon circles, fluttering like innumerable petals.
Playing with royal references, they accentuated and exaggerated the silhouette with long collar necklines, often heavy bezels, plush hats and trains, and boleros that covered the head like giant silk crowns.
In the more interesting silhouettes, a reverse feline motif—spot worked in nude tulle and surrounded by silver beads on a black background—morphed into a symmetrical, brocade-like pattern on a gown’s bodice. Other highlights included an asymmetric second-skin minidress with crystal strands and a jumpsuit in white and blue with a deep sweetheart neckline.
Originally published at Pen 18
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