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Saab and his son.
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Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab lost his home in the August 4 explosion. All photos by Reuters
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Saab and his son, the brand's director, Elie Saab Jr.
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A view of the damaged house of Saab.
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While Saab hopes to be back in his office this week, his home will need to be rebuilt.
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A clock is seen in the damaged house of Saab.
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Hangers lie among debris.
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A worker cleans the damaged house of Elie Saab.
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Saab's personal aide, Johnny Zainoun, surveys the damage.
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A view of the ruined entrance of the headquarters of Elie Saab.
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A broken record of Lebanese singer Fayrouz lies among the debris at Saab's home.
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A garment cover is strewn among pillows at Saab's home.
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Debris litters the floor of the designer's home.
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A security guard stands outside the headquarters of Elie Saab.
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Saab and his son.
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Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab lost his home in the August 4 explosion. All photos by Reuters
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Saab and his son, the brand's director, Elie Saab Jr.
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A view of the damaged house of Saab.
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While Saab hopes to be back in his office this week, his home will need to be rebuilt.
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A clock is seen in the damaged house of Saab.
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Hangers lie among debris.
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A worker cleans the damaged house of Elie Saab.
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Saab's personal aide, Johnny Zainoun, surveys the damage.
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A view of the ruined entrance of the headquarters of Elie Saab.
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A broken record of Lebanese singer Fayrouz lies among the debris at Saab's home.
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A garment cover is strewn among pillows at Saab's home.
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Debris litters the floor of the designer's home.
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A security guard stands outside the headquarters of Elie Saab.
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Saab and his son.
'We must go on': Elie Saab shares message of hope from his devastated Beirut atelier
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