Elie Saab isn’t afraid of grandeur; naturally, neither is his bride. The designer’s debut wedding collection yielded a lineup of 27 styles glamorous enough to make any bride’s trip down the aisle feel like a spin on the red carpet. Heavily embellished frocks—both long and short—reinforced Saab’s more-is-more aesthetic, but for wedding season, he used a light touch through lace, dotted tulle, and silk chiffon hinting at skin. Drawing upon the sort of silhouettes that have made him a favorite of Taylor Swift, Ciara, and Sarah Jessica Parker, the designer offered reinterpretations of signature pieces including his streamlined jumpsuit, amping up the feminine factor through a floral-embroidered bodice and sheer sleeves.
Accessories, too, played a role; seen here were veils, coordinating headbands (some sprinkled with Swarovski crystals), and clutches—including one made from snow white mink. The Lebanese designer also offered four shoe styles, among them a bow-accented flat and lace peep-toe bootie. The unifying element to the collection was the attention to detail: From the artfully placed plumes on the feather bolero to the intricate beadwork on a tulle peasant blouse–style overshirt, the Saab bride will be ready for her close-up.
