Lebanese Designers Elie Saab and Georges Hobeika Shine at Paris Fashion Week, Insha'Allah
Elie Saab, a well-known Lebanese designer, has always been a regular at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing his luxurious and elegant styles.
For the spring/summer 2026 collection, he took a slightly different approach-moving away from the glamorous red carpet looks he’s famous for during award seasons, and focusing more on polished, everyday elegance.
This new style featured refined separates meant to be mixed and matched, creating versatile outfits perfect for various occasions. There were also sharp mini dresses and silk trousers and skirts dyed to look like denim. It’s a clever, confident change that will please his loyal followers and attract new fans, revealing a side of Saab’s creativity that hasn’t been fully explored before.
This collection also shows how Elie Saab’s brand is growing beyond just couture and ready-to-wear into home and interior designs. With plans to open new stores in Miami and the US west coast next year, this feels like both a fresh creative direction and a smart step towards expanding worldwide, insha'Allah.
The change also came with the arrival of Carine Roitfeld, former French Vogue editor, as show stylist. She previously worked with Saab on his grand 45th-anniversary show in Saudi Arabia last November.
Her impact is clear in this spring/summer collection’s mix of sharp and relaxed pieces-from a simple polka-dot halter top paired with a fitted pencil skirt to flowing jersey dresses. Standout looks included a shiny black leather pencil skirt with a top made of old-gold bead strands and a patterned silk skirt with a sequined vest, all styled with ease and precision.
Saab’s signature elegance stayed true but softened this season. Off-the-shoulder matte jersey dresses came in creamy chocolate and purple shades, while light skirts in floral and snake-print chiffon captured a breezy, summery feel. A classic trench coat reimagined in washed silk added casual sophistication, and lace-trimmed slip skirts with polka-dot tights brought a touch of nostalgic charm.
While Saab is best known for evening wear, this collection clearly celebrates the same confident, graceful woman during her day-to-day life-with a lighter, more relaxed vibe.
The latter part of the show focused more on evening styles, but the mood remained light and effortless. For example, a sheer polka-dot blouse matched with an asymmetric golden yellow skirt created a striking look, and a draped, sari-inspired top and skirt in metallic bronze knit gave a modern, fluid feel.
Mixing urban polish with relaxed confidence, this collection hints that Elie Saab’s future designs will be as playful as they are refined, insha'Allah.
Georges Hobeika also presented a collection defined by elegant simplicity, with spring/summer looks free from excess, letting the craftsmanship shine.
His designs remained grand and beautifully feminine, but felt lighter and more suited for summer. Highlights included sheer dresses adorned with beads, flowing gowns with pale sequins, and corseted tops paired with pleated skirts or even sheer tights for an edgy touch.
Among the shimmer and softness, Hobeika introduced a bold attitude alongside his classic glamour.
One memorable outfit was a sleek strapless dress with a crisp pleated skirt, reminiscent of the effortless style of 1990s icons. Another was an oat-toned tailored jacket with soft rounded sleeves and floral appliques, paired with a caramel-colored micro bubble skirt.
Chic, modern, and beautifully balanced in texture and color, this collection showed Hobeika at his most confident-polished, graceful, and quietly eye-catching.
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