Elie Saab Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection
Elie Saab opened a pastel-hued jewel box with his latest haute couture collection, “La Nouvelle Cour” (“The New Court”), presenting a modern tribute to Marie Antoinette. The Lebanese designer reimagined 18th-century court fashion with contemporary flair, offering an indulgent mix of candy-colored tones, voluminous silhouettes, and intricate French craftsmanship.
Far from signaling a return to strict tradition, the collection felt fresh and playful, aiming squarely at a younger generation drawn to bold excess. “We wanted to revisit that era because young women adore its eccentric styles and dramatic volumes,” Saab said. “Minimalism is over. After so many simple things, they’re craving standout pieces with striking structure.”
Delicate lace from Lyon, rich jacquards, and fine silks—all sourced from France—were reworked using traditional techniques to create lighter, layered versions of historically heavy fabrics. This allowed Saab to sculpt the body with exaggerated skirts, soft padding at the hips to suggest panniers, and airy overlays that created movement without stiffness.
From billowing silk boleros and sleeves that draped past the wrists to cropped pants adorned with dainty ribbons at the calves—echoes of 18th-century culottes—the collection merged romantic nostalgia with modern ease. “Exploring volume helps us carry that era forward,” Saab explained.
The pastel palette evoked a macaron box brought to life, with dreamy shades of mint, pistachio, and rose setting the tone for a fantasy-worthy wardrobe. With TikTok trends like the “princess treatment” dominating Gen Z aesthetics, Saab’s gowns offer the ultimate royal upgrade—redefining Marie Antoinette elegance for today’s modern romantic.
