Saab

Elie (1964). Lebanese designer. She studied in Paris but began her career in her home country, designing wedding and ceremonial dresses for Arab royal families (including Queen Rania of Jordan’s outfit for her coronation) and for Middle Eastern high society. Her first fashion show was held in 1993. In 1998 she made her debut on the haute couture runways of Rome, presenting garments with very elaborate drapes and intricate embroidery done by hand by the 100 people dedicated to the task in her Beirut studio.
&Quad;Since 1998, Saab’s collections have been produced exclusively in Milan.
&Quad;2002, March. Gaining international fame, the Lebanese designer dressed winning actress Halle Berry for the Oscars award ceremony.