Photo Credits: Filippo Fior
For Elie Saab’s latest collection, the winter winds carried with them a sense of luxury and warmth that could only be defined as high-altitude fabulosity.
The setting? A chic mountain resort—think St. Moritz, Aspen, or Courchevel—where women drape themselves in regal fur coats, voluminous blousons, and shimmering diamanté parkas. Saab’s vision for next winter is clear: glamorous warmth for the après-ski set, as fashionable as it is functional.
Photo Credits: Filippo Fior
While Saab’s collections are often synonymous with the opulent richness of brocades, chiffons, and extravagant floral embellishments—think One Thousand and One Nights—this season’s offering took a refreshing departure from his usual aesthetic.
Out came luxe, sporty outerwear in shades of black and white, with the occasional burst of glimmer from sequins and diamanté. By Saab’s typically lavish standards, the silhouettes felt almost minimalist: slender, neat, and streamlined, with only brief indulgences such as sheer lace or subtle shimmer to elevate the look.
Photo Credits: Filippo Fior
The shift towards outerwear-centric looks was evident in the collection’s parade of fur-drenched ensembles. Elegant fur coats and voluminous blousons dominated the runway, each piece exuding an air of sophisticated warmth for a winter retreat.
These were worn over formfitting jumpsuits or body-hugging catsuits, offering a perfect blend of cozy chic and alpine-inspired glamour. For the more formal moments, sleek pencil skirts were paired with soft cashmere cardigans or sweaters, embroidered with snow-capped mountain skylines, nodding to the theme of the winter escape.
Saab’s signature tailoring remained intact but took a slightly more subdued form. A sharp-tailored black tuxedo, styled with slim cropped trousers and high-heeled boots, added a dose of svelte refinement to the mix.
Video Credits: Elie Saab Instagram
This was the kind of modern elegance that transitions effortlessly from a snow-covered resort to a high-octane soirée.
And for evening? The shimmer intensified, yet the silhouettes stayed sleek and fluid.Gilded, lace-adorned gowns—signature Saab—were layered under chunky cashmere blousons and wrapped coats. These pieces managed to strike the perfect balance between après-ski indulgence and red-carpet glamour, moving seamlessly from a day in the snow to an evening event.
Saab has once again proven that he is a master of creating clothing that is both luxurious and versatile, able to transcend seasons and environments with ease.
Photo Credits: Filippo Fior
As the collection unfolded, it became clear that Saab was channeling a new kind of winter luxury — one that is refined, chic, and effortlessly wearable, without losing the extravagance that has long defined his brand.
This collection not only reimagines winter glamour but elevates it, offering a fresh take on Saab’s classic elegance, fit for the high-altitude slopes and the sparkling soirées that follow.
