It was high-altitude fabulosity chez Elie Saab with a heavy dose of fur—lots and lots of fur. His vision for next winter? Women basking in glamorous warmth as they lounge après-ski at a mountain resort (St. Moritz! Aspen! Courchevel!) draped in regal fur coats, voluminous blousons, or sparkling diamanté parkas layered over body-hugging catsuits.
For those anticipating Saab’s signature One Thousand and One Nights profusion of brocades, chiffons, and extravagant floral embellishments—this collection took a different turn. Out came a parade of luxe, sporty outerwear primarily in black and white. By Saab’s typically lavish standards, the silhouettes felt almost minimalist—slender, neat, with the occasional indulgence to see-through lace and sequined shimmer.
Sleek jumpsuits and formfitting pencil skirts got a cozy upgrade worn under soft cashmere cardigans and sweaters embroidered with snow-capped skylines. A sharp-tailored black tuxedo looked svelte styled with slim cropped trousers and high-heeled boots. For evening, the shimmer intensified yet the silhouettes stayed sleek. Even gilded, lace-adorned, sinuous gowns were layered under chunky cashmere blousons and wrapped coats, moving efficiently from après-ski indulgence to a dazzling red-carpet soirée.
