ELIE SAAB/2

Although he is welcomed with open arms in Los Angeles and Paris, his design studio is in the heart of Beirut where more than a hundred craftsmen and skillful embroiderers make a woman feel like a princess (or at least the lucky ones who can afford it) through their creations.

The numbers speak for themselves: from 800 to 1,000 tailor-made dresses are created each year, including beautiful wedding gowns. 

Contrasts are at the heart of each of his designs: East and West, extravagance and minimalism, sinuous curves and architectural designs.