A Note on Elie Saab.

Elie Saab has gotten consistently awful reviews. I just have to say, I don't understand why the fashion writers have it out for this guy. Hes relatively new to the business, and yes, there was one collection early on bursting with blue snakeskin taffeta and bows, which honestly no one should be forgiven for, but other than that, Elie is pretty incredible. He's from Lebanon, which initially was overly apparent. Actually, what was overly apparent was the fact that the buttoned up white people set didn't understand the tastes of a more eastern client. Elie has since tamed the wild colors and jewels, which one could either see as a real shame and loss of identity, or as a very smart marketing move. In any case, I find his collections generally hit right on the head what every designer strives for-

Jealousy. 

I am jealous of the Elie Saab woman. I want to be her. Shes rich, smart, and knows exactly what she's doing. She is powerful but feminine. Sexy without too showing much skin OR references to fetish behavior. 

I mean, it really is amazing. I don't think there's a girl in the world that wouldn't identify with his clothes, even if only in a dream context. All of the bad reviews seem to insinuate that Elie is a one note kind of guy. Yes, most of his stuff is evening or event wear. But that's what he does, you can hardly knock him for it. 

Let's take a look at his most recent couture collection....

Want.

Want.

Holy Crap.

Good Gracious Me.

If being perfect is boring...then so be it. But being perfect is really the noteworthy part, isn't it? Keep in mind that 'Saab' doesn't necessarily mean 'bedazzled gown'. Take a look at the Ready to Wear collection.

Pretty Much.

yeeeeaaahp.

Exactly.

Maybe someday Ill get bored with Mr. Saab too. But today ain't that day. No, today I'll still be wishing I could wear every single piece. 

Yes!