Elie Saab’s name was put on the international map of fashion when Halle Berry wore one of his gowns to the Oscars in 2002. Although the house had started making ready-to-wear, it was famous for dressing up royalty and high-class women. That single moment put the brand on the map and made Elie Saab a name that is now recognised worldwide.
His journey started at a very tender age; at the age of nine, he was already making dresses for his sister using his mother’s tablecloths and curtains. At the age of 18, he established his first workshop in Lebanon, which was the beginning of a brand that would revolutionise modern luxury.
Today, Elie Saab is not only a brand, but a luxury conglomerate that includes haute couture, ready-to-wear, bridal, perfume, and even interior design. Over the years, Elie Saab Jr. has been assisting his father in the management of the brand and now he is at the helm of affairs to maintain the tradition of elegance. However, the legendary couturier remains as the creative director and is responsible for the further development of the brand.
