• Oversize sunglasses make an appearance at the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 22 January 2020. EPA
    Oversize sunglasses make an appearance at the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 22 January 2020. EPA
  • A model presents a creation from the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. The presentation of the Haute Couture collections runs from 20 to 23 January 2020. EPA
    A model presents a creation from the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. The presentation of the Haute Couture collections runs from 20 to 23 January 2020. EPA
  • Statement sleeves on a model seen at Elie Saab Houte Couture collection. EPA
    Statement sleeves on a model seen at Elie Saab Houte Couture collection. EPA
  • A model presents a creation from the spring summer 2020 haute couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
    A model presents a creation from the spring summer 2020 haute couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
  • Intricate gold detailing is seen on a creation from the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
    Intricate gold detailing is seen on a creation from the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
  • Models wait backstage during a rehearsal during the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA
    Models wait backstage during a rehearsal during the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA
  • The spring summer 2020 haute couture collection by Saab features lighter shades and intricate work. EPA
    The spring summer 2020 haute couture collection by Saab features lighter shades and intricate work. EPA
  • Statement earrings complement the Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA
    Statement earrings complement the Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA
  • Capes make an appearance at the spring summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
    Capes make an appearance at the spring summer 2020 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
  • A belted, ruffled number from designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA
    A belted, ruffled number from designer Elie Saab during the Paris Fashion Week. EPA

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Elie Saab at Paris Fashion Week - in pictures

The Lebanese designer took style cues from Mexico for his spring / summer 2020 collection

Janice Rodrigues
Janice Rodrigues

January 23, 2020

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He's from Lebanon and was unveiling his latest couture collection in Paris but for spring / summer 2020, Elie Saab had his sights set on Mexico.

The designer presented his latest imaginings as part of the French capital's Haute Couture Week on Wednesday, January 22, showcasing a dreamy affair of fluid fabrics, theatrical capes and scatterings of embellishment.

"The collection features delicately embroidered shapes and forms inspired by an Imperial Mexico," Saab's atelier posted on Instagram following the show.

Click through our gallery above to see Saab's masterful silhouettes and intricate detailing. 

The dazzling collection featured shades of white, cream and blush, with intricate gold detailing, while structured shoulders added a certain strength to otherwise romantic evening gowns.

Paris Haute Couture Week draws to a close in the French capital today.

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