Elie Saab – Does He Ever Get It Wrong?

I mean, damn. This guy is a genius when it comes to designing clothes for women’s bodies. He seems to get it right every time. His Spring 2013 collection is just….too good. This could be a problem (although, I don’t see this happening): he is setting himself up to the expectation that he will always produce a winning collection. What happens when he gives a lackluster performance one season? The fashion industry, as we all know, is very unforgiving. Again, I am a huge fan, so I find it hard to believe that he could ever fall from the ranks of Fashion-Iconism (if that’s even a word).  Elie Saab has dressed movie and music stars for years and from this newest collection, we can see why.

So, back to the collection…there are three words to describe this latest collection: Lace, Lines and Beading. I would wear every single piece in this collection because not only is he able to incorporate the latest styles (i.e. flowy yet structured button down shirts) but he also keeps true to his signature style of body-conscious dresses and long lines that highlight a woman’s curves in just the right places. He highlights these with his beaded and lace dresses that outline softly with a change in the fabric the lines giving the garments depth and dimension, while his black and white items are very bold yet still feminine in their patterns and cut. The color-splashed garments have black lines that outline a woman’s body as she moves, meaning it would look good on any body type and in any situation - whether a woman is standing or walking down the street, this would flatter any figure. He uses bold colors (blues, reds) yet they do not overpower the actual garment, adding just the right pop to offset the seemingly tame construct. And back to the beautiful beaded dresses that will catch the eye of anyone…the short hemlines offset the high necklines. Even the black and cream garments have a complexity in the style unlike anything you’ve seen before. Really, you just have to look at the whole collection to really understand the true genius of this man. Check out a few pics below.