Elie Saab

Elie Saab started his label in Beirut in 1982, when he was 18 years old. The brand became known first for bridal couture and evening gowns with embroidery, lace, crystals, and silk.

Halle Berry wore an Elie Saab gown when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002. That Oscar moment introduced the Lebanese designer to a much wider U.S. red-carpet audience.

Yes, Elie Saab became a corresponding member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in the 2000s. The house presents couture in Paris while also selling ready-to-wear, bridal, fragrance, and accessories.

The brand is associated with ornate gowns, sheer layers, beadwork, and red-carpet glamour rather than minimal tailoring. People often compare the mood with Zuhair Murad, Georges Hobeika, and other Lebanese couture houses.