Couture week has seen an unusual amount of daywear, even daywear of the unadorned sort at Dior. Daywear is not what you go to Elie Saab’s haute couture show for. True to form, the Lebanese designer sent out a pageant of dresses—enough for a whole season of galas, weddings, and other lavish occasions.
Pageantry wasn’t far from Saab’s mind; his show notes imagined a fictional world of “fallen kings, defeated by a fearless and heroic sisterhood . . . bright and brave warrior queens they were, are, and forever will be.” Picture Game of Thrones when Sansa Stark, her auburn hair held in place by a gleaming bandeau headband, vanquishes them all in the end. I know I’m rooting for her, and from the looks of it, so might Saab be.
With one exception—an early look that combined trousers, jacket, and a train—Saab’s warrior queens wore floor-sweeping gowns, many accompanied by matching capes. These are not clothes for battle unless it’s a quarry of a romantic kind we’re talking about. There were regal velvets and silks, elaborately embroidered with gold thread, and softer, younger-seeming mousselines and tulles that offered glimpses of flesh underneath.
Some of the beadwork suggested heraldry. Were those eagle’s wings or angels picked out in sequins on the sheer bodice of a white gown? The bride wore palest blush pink burnished with gold sequins and a hooded veil that required two attendants in matching beaded pale blush pink dresses of their own.
Saab’s is a nostalgic view of female power dating to medieval times, but that could be why it remains seductive—on the runway and in the culture.
Who can resist the fairy tale? A quick scan of Instagram reveals countless Sansa Stark fan pages. Winter is coming, ladies—get your dresses!
What’s your favorite Elie Saab’s haute couture Fall Collection?
Wow, aren't these such ravishing gowns?! I can imagine that they would only look great on tall girls, though.
ReplyDeleteOh you can still wear this and adjust according to your height!
DeleteI was thinking GoT too when I look at this collection! SO so suitable! But I was imagining Daenerys wearing them instead of Sansa haha! Although Sansa will have looked better with her height :P
ReplyDeleteI adore Daenerys dresses! Hail to the Mother of Dragons!!!
DeleteAlways enjoy such series of posts from you as I love all these glorious and elegant art piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear! Fashion is an ART.
DeleteI've always admire Ellie Saab's collection! So majestic looking!! and this round's collection not an exception. capes on dress are major love
ReplyDeleteI agree. I've started to get fashion inspiration from him 2 years ago and now I adore his designs. One of a kind.
DeleteBut still I can't afford him!
Oh my, those photos are so pretty, the dress... <3
ReplyDeleteThey are all enchanting!
DeleteThis collection is impressive and bravo to the designer. Her design attract my attention. Definitely will blow up the fashion industry.
ReplyDeleteI would be the happiest girl in the world if I could fish one dress from this designer.
DeleteI dont know which one is my favourite.. they all look so majestic and gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteHello Miera,
DeleteImagine these all in your closet. These would complete your #taitailife :D
OMG seriously!! I love all of the design from Elie Saabs! Although I never watch GOT before, but wearing it makes me looks so majestic。
ReplyDeleteElie Saab knows how to make a simple woman look like a QUEEN!
DeleteI agree, they all look like a queen. They are all gorgeous but my most favorite is the blue gown with a robe.
ReplyDeleteYou will look so fierce with these look!
DeleteI would so love the 10th dress to be my wedding dress..or at least something similar to that..hahahhaha counting from left to right...
ReplyDeleteYay that will be amazing! Save my post as your inspiration :)
DeleteI swear her designs are just jawdropping. LOVE the collection.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I am truly inspired :D
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