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 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 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...
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 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
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...
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 Evening Gown in Red Chiffon Size 38EU
By Elie Saab
Located in Paris, FR
Elie Saab evening gown in red chiffon. It is embroidered under the chest with iridescent red sequins, embellished with a muslin and sequins flowers. Zip closure in the back. It is l...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
Size: XS / S 36FR 40IT
Roberto Cavalli 1999 gray Feather Bodycon Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Roberto Cavalli Collection 1999 bodycon feather print maxi dress. . Spaghetti Dress with low cut scooped neckline . Unlined . Maxi length dress . Ani...
Palest Blue and chartreuse Roll-Collar Elbow-Length Sleeve Floral Jacquard Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palest blue and chartreuse whimsical satin floral jacquard column gown, with 3/4 sleeve, graceful neckline and lovely floral motif in shades of blue and chartreuse, creating timeless...
Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Halter Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Roberto Cavalli floral print dress. Circa 2000s . Cut out each sides . Halter top with deep V neckline . Backless . Maxi dress . Flower jewelry Size f...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fi...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk Peter Pan Dress Sz 6
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags * Size: 6 * Ivory Silk Dress with Sheer Black Underlay * Zigzag Stitching & Pleated Details * Sleeveless * Rounded Peter Pan collar * Si...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Evening Dress Sz 2
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags * Size: 2 * Metallic Gold & Taupe Dress * V Cut Front & Back * Spaghetti Straps * Back Zip Closur...
Size: small
vintage 1960s Lace Wedding dress
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Gorgeous vintage 1960s guipure daisy lace Wedding dress in white. Features sheer chiffon panel and gathered sleeve with buttons and beauiful back train. Size small. In inches.. bus...
Vivienne Westwood red leather headband with light up Satyr horns, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood red leather headband ▪ 'Britain Must Go Pagan', Spring-Summer 1988 ▪ Battery-powered light-up acrylic Satyr horns ▪ Unlabelled show piece ▪ First seen on the cov...
Verheyen London Forest Green Wool Cape - Size Medium
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Forest Green Wool Cape - Size Medium This beautiful Cape in a dark forest green is made with 100% wool. To be worn with a scarf or fur collar, its the perfect cape ...
New Badgley Mischka New Cocktail Dress Sz 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka COLLECTION Dress Brand New with Tags 35% Metallic 35% Cotton 30% Polyester Metallic Jacquard One Shoulder Grosgrain Ribbon and Gemstone Detail Zipper and Hook Closur...
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Spring/Summer 2000 Size 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Spring/Summer 2000 Size 38FR
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 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...
Elie Saab Black Floral Lace & Tulle Dress Size S
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Elie Saab designer resale item. Details Black Synthetic Dress Knee length Sheer neckline...
Size: 36 (Fr) S
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...
Elie Saab Black Twist Detail Bodycon Dress Size M
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Due to wear over time, the hook to the hook and eye has out stretched on this used Elie Saab designer resale item. Pleas...
Size: please refer to measurements
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 Black Twist Detail Bodycon Dress Size M
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Due to wear over time, the hook to the hook and eye has out stretched on this used Elie Saab designer resale item. Pleas...
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 Silk See Through Dress Size L
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident, one of the hooks is missing from the hook an eye opening on the neck. There is a small pull to the weave at the back of the ...
Elie Saab A/W19 Black Sequin Plunge Neckline Jumpsuit Size XXL
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to jumpsuit is evident, however there are some sequins missing at the rear of the right leg due to poor storage on this new Elie S...
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...