From his humble beginnings as a self-taught designer in war-torn Lebanon, Elie Saab has grown his fashion label into a global empire. Saab’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and bridal collections — as well as his fragrances, jewelry and home furnishings — are found in more than 160 locations worldwide, and vintage Elie Saab dresses and gowns are fashion favorites all over the globe.
Saab was born in 1964 in Damour, a coastal suburb of Beirut. At the age of nine, he taught himself how to sew, making clothing for his sister out of scraps of material he would find in his mother’s closet. Aside from spending one year attending a fashion school in Paris, Saab has no formal education in design. However, his innate talents soon caught the eye of Lebanon’s fashion elite.
In 1982, aged only 18, Saab opened a dressmaking studio in Beirut, employing 15 workers to create his bridal couture designs. That same year, he made his fashion debut with his elaborate wedding dresses featuring high-quality silks and lace, detailed embroidery and pearl and crystal embellishments. Despite his young age and a raging war in Lebanon, Saab’s reputation as a leading bridalwear designer soared.
In the 1990s, Saab focused on expanding his designs to include evening gowns and day dresses. His approach to fashion — a combination of Middle Eastern ornamentation with Western silhouettes — was fresh and unique, garnering serious interest among Europe’s most acclaimed fashion organizations.
In 1997, the prestigious Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana invited Saab to show in Rome, and he became the organization’s first non-Italian member. In 2000, he was asked to present in Paris by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Coutre of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode — in 2006, he became their first Arab member.
Throughout his career, Saab has dressed and continues to dress the world’s most renowned celebrities and royalty. In 1999, Queen Rania of Jordan chose an Elie Saab design to wear to her husband’s coronation. In 2002, Halle Berry dressed in a floral and burgundy Elie Saab gown at the Academy Awards, where she won the Oscar for best actress. Saab’s clothes, shoes and handbags are also frequently worn by such stars as Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, to name a few.
Saab’s fashion house continues to grow and evolve. In 2011, he launched his debut fragrance, Le Parfum, and in 2019, he started a home collection, collaborating with Italian designer Carlo Colombo on Art Deco–inspired tables, armchairs and other furniture.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Elie Saab clothing, furniture and jewelry.
Halle Berry's Iconic Elie Saab 2002 Oscar Gown Taupe Silk Embroidered Taffeta
By Elie Saab
Located in San Diego, CA
One of the most recognizable dresses of all time! Halle Berry's ELIE SAAB Couture Academy Awards from 2002! This is the year she won the Academy Award, a y...
Off-white silk chiffon cocktail dress with white embroideries Elie Saab
By Elie Saab
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk chiffon cocktail dress with white beads and chiffon flowers embroideries on a tulle base. Branded and visible zip in the middle back. See-throught. Pockets. Fabric com...
ELIE SAAB Powder white cotton 2024 BRODERIE ANGLAISE MAXI Dress 36 XS
By Elie Saab
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Elie Saab dress in powder white broderie anglaise cotton and silk is the epitome of ethereal elegance. Designed with a sleeveless fit-and-flare silhouette, it flo...
Elie Saab Haute Couture Crystal Mask 2022/23 special & unique handmade
By Elie Saab
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Elie Saab Haute Couture Crystal Mask 2022/23 special & unique This mask is the main theme of the 2022/23 show. An incredible collector's ...
2010 Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening Dress
By Elie Saab
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening dress mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in size 38 excellent condition contains cotto...
Elie Saab FW 16-17 Haute Couture Total Look worn by Beyonce Org Price €48000
By Elie Saab
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Elie Saab Haute Couture Total Look FW 16-17 Unique piece made from high-quality fabric (in real life piece looks spectacular) - sewn with extr...
ELIE SAAB yellow silk 2022 FEATHER TRIMMED STRAPLESS GOWN Dress 36 XS
By Elie Saab
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Elie Saab gown in yellow silk exudes elegance and timeless sophistication. The strapless design features a fit-and-flare silhouette with an ostrich feather-trimme...
2018 Elie Saab Documented Turquoise Lace and Silk Gown
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
This dress was designed as part of Elie Saab’s Resort 2018 collection (look 24 of 48). Of complex construction, it is tailored from a fluid silk-crepe in a vibrant aqua, seafoam-turq...
ELIE SAAB black sheer panels drape asymmetric V neck jumpsuit FR36 S
By Elie Saab
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ELIE SAAB black sheer panels drape asymmetric V neck jumpsuit FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00214 Brand: Elie Saab Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Mad...
Elie Saab pink lace trimmed cut out corset bustier maxi dress gown 34
By Elie Saab
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elie Saab pre Fall 2018/2019 Floor length gown in dusky pink with boned lace trimmed bodice Double layered skirt with cut out lace inserts Concealed...
Elie Saab Fitted Lace-Embellished Jumpsuit EU34 XS
By Elie Saab
Located in Krakow, PL
Elie Saab Fitted Lace-Embellished Jumpsuit with Pants Size: EU34 XS Condition: Very Good Condition details: Minimal signs of use; minor pulls in the fabric. Details: Fits true to...
Elie Saab Green Sequinned Velvet One-Shoulder Dress FR 42 - US 8
By Elie Saab
Located in Brossard, QC
Elie Saab Green Sequinned Velvet One-Shoulder Dress Features bow shoulder One-shoulder neckline Sleeveless A-line silhouette Full length Thigh-high slit Side zip Silk/polyester Silk ...
Elie Saab pink fedora hat
By Elie Saab
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ELIE SAAB - (Made in Italy) Pink moleskin fedora-style hat. Size L. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 60 cm SKU:CHP131
$2,115
Elie Saab bomber jacket
By Elie Saab
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ELIE SAAB - Transparent black bomber jacket embroidered with black pearls and sequins. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition ...
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
NWT Elie Saab 2018 Collection 3D Floral Embellishment Bomber Jacket
By Elie Saab
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Elie Saab 3D Floral Embellishment Bomber Jacket Designer size 50 - We recommend purchasing one size larger than your normal size - this design has a small fit. Please check meas...
Elie Saab Silk Scarf Gray Green Floral Abstract - Square Twill Silk Foulard SALE
By Elie Saab
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Elie Saab Elie Saab scarf, gray / green abstract floral design, twill silk large square scarf, made in Italy, hand stitched edges. A timeless Elie Saab silk twill scarf embodies mo...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size 7 5/8 Black White Logo Canvas Cotton Hats
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Francisco, CA
YOHJI YAMAMOTO baseball hat in black cotton canvas material, featuring a white logo on the front panel. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: Measurements: Opening: 23 inc...
Hermés 1990s Celestial Sun Midi Dress
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The dress to accompany you on all your vacations is here! Circa 1990s, this cotton midi dress features a subtle scoop neck, short sleeves, black stripes and a celestial sun signed He...
Stephen Jones Cocktail Hat
By Stephen Jones
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Be noticed with this whimsical and expertly crafted cocktail by Stephen Jones! He is at the forefront of the fashion world, as he has had countless celebrities wear his creations, ha...
Chanel Silk Multi-Color Logo Graphic Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel dress is nothing other than a beautifully detailed piece of art! Featured in a delicate light and flowy pleated silk fabric with a graphic graffiti pattern. Don't miss th...
Unworn with Tags Vintage Ruth Kropveld for Chapeau Creations Navy + White Hat
Located in Sparks, NV
Navy Blue and white woven hat designed by Ruth Kropveld. This is a deadstock piece that came from the stock of an old hat store located in Southern Calif...
Crane Day Hand Weaver 1990s Ombre Cocktail Poncho
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare and jaw-dropping piece from the early 1990s! Designed by Crane Day Hand Weaver from Santa Fe, this poncho has a loose and breathable silhouette and fe...
Vintage 1940's Brown Straw Saucer Hat 1940's Orange Ribbon Percher Hat Tilt hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1940's bitter chocolate straw hat, with a bright coloured orange ribbon is the perfect statement piece for your seasonal wardrobe. The structured wide brim boa...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Navy Gown, 2008
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Marlborough, GB
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière navy full-length gown, 2008 An incredibly elegant and architecturally constructed piece, with an internal corset bodice concealed by fluid draping to...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Crystal-Embellished GG Chiffon Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Double-layered mini dress featuring an inner black silk slip and a sheer chiffon overlay fully encrusted with Swarovski rhinestones in Gucci’s iconic GG monogram. Delicately draped n...
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Paillette Dress, FW 1996
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Marlborough, GB
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld black heavily embellished dress, Fall Winter 1996 Appeared on the runway in numerous looks alongside various sister looks and matching footwear Black nylon-ty...
Vintage 1950's Hat Linen Floral Lily Percher Hat Cocktail Hat Rhinestones
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly darling 1950's stone coloured linen hat, embellished with silver rhinestones, is the sweetest finishing touch to your outfit. The soft rounded and moulded crown, showcases...
Lanvin Silk Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Water Mill, NY
Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail
Elie Saab 2003 Vintage FUR Embellished Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress Slit
By Elie Saab
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA only because of the real fur straps that cannot cross customs Elie Saab SS03 Vintage Silk Fur trimmed straps Embellished Lightweight, feels like a dream Brown and red tonal colo...
Elie Saab Pink Sparkling DressSz.38/M
By Elie Saab
Located in Krakow, PL
Elie Saab Pink Sparkling Dress Size: EU38 M Condition: Excellent Condition details: No visible signs of use. Details: Fits true to Elie Saab size chart Material: 68% viscose, 21...
Black backless evening dress with lace inset ELIE SAAB New
By Elie Saab
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless evening dress with lace inset . Main fabric composition: 73% rayon, 13% cotton, 7% polyester, 6% nylon, 1% silk. Sheer silk lining. Zip closure on the middle back wit...
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ELIE SAAB 2008 Vintage Blue Silk Ethereal Evening Gown Maxi Dress Bridal
By Elie Saab
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Elie Saab Vintage FW08 Robin's Egg Blue Similar styles seen on the runway 100% silk Insanely ethereal Has a lot of movement Missing size and main label tag Comes with Elie Saab garme...
Elie Saab Floral Embroidery Tulle Floral Gown FR 36 - US 4
By Elie Saab
Located in Brossard, QC
Elie Saab Floral Embroidery Tulle Floral Gown with pleats featuring halter neckline and a keyhole front. Open-back Sleeveless Banded waist A-line silhouette Full length Back zip...
Elie Saab Silk Evening Dress
By Elie Saab
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Elie Saab Silk Evening Dress mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in size 38 excellent condition, there are a couple of snags, not very noticeab...
Elie Saab Floral Embroidery Tulle Floral Gown FR 36 - US 4
By Elie Saab
Located in Brossard, QC
Elie Saab Floral Embroidery Tulle Floral Gown with pleats featuring halter neckline and a keyhole front. Open-back Sleeveless Banded waist A-line silhouette Full length Back zip...
Elie Saab Black Beaded Lace Off the Shoulder Empire Bodice Crepe Gown & Train 42
By Elie Saab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elie Saab black beaded lace off the shoulder empire bodice crepe gown with a short train. Cap sleeve black beaded lace empire bodice is lined in nude nylon, the dress itself is black...
Elie Saab Black Velvet Embellished Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2017 Size 38FR
By Elie Saab
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Elie Saab Black Velvet Embellished Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2017 Size 38FR
Elie Saab Long Sheer Crochet Dress with Mid Knee, Size 36FR
By Elie Saab
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elie Saab -Long sheer crochet dress with mid-knee. Size 36FR. Collection Spring-Summer 2016. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 38 cm, Waist: 33 cm, Length: 165 cm Conditio...
ELIE SAAB cream 100% silk halter neck high slit long grecian gown FR40 M
By Elie Saab
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ELIE SAAB cream 100% silk halter neck high slit long grecian gown FR40 M Reference: NKLL/A00029 Brand: Elie Saab Material: Silk Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Cream...
Elie Saab Floral Print Palm Leaf Maxi Multicolor Green Pink Caftan Gown Dress
By Elie Saab
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This breathtaking Elie Saab Caftan Dress, part of the resort 2016 collection, showcases a mesmerizing blend of floral and palm tree prints on silk crepe georgette. Worn by Emmanuel B...