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A kick-flare trouser suit at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. AP
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A dramatic hooded cape at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. EPA
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Crisp separates in white at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. EPA
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There was plenty of floral decoration in the Lebanese designer's showcase. EPA
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Elie Saab presented fewer dresses than normal for autumn/winter 2023, but the ones that did arrive were total showstoppers. EPA
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A snappy pleated mini dress worn over a long-sleeved top. EPA
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A silky jacket and matching trousers. AP
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Elie Saab pleats fan into a structured evening gown. AP
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There were even puffer jackets as part of the collection. AP
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A dress made from giant scale lace at Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023. AP
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A beautifully simple dress and boots are part of Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023. AP
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Pops of vivid red on the runway for Elie Saab at Paris Fashion Week. AP
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A kick-flare trouser suit at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. AP
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A dramatic hooded cape at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. EPA
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Crisp separates in white at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. EPA
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There was plenty of floral decoration in the Lebanese designer's showcase. EPA
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Elie Saab presented fewer dresses than normal for autumn/winter 2023, but the ones that did arrive were total showstoppers. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PQJXV5UWNGIPN7BGDF3TYQRAAQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=70196bdb208fdfc2914ae788272f76437439583f5db9849c2139dfa0f1e4f1fe&width=400&height=225)
A snappy pleated mini dress worn over a long-sleeved top. EPA
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A silky jacket and matching trousers. AP
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Elie Saab pleats fan into a structured evening gown. AP
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There were even puffer jackets as part of the collection. AP
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A dress made from giant scale lace at Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023. AP
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A beautifully simple dress and boots are part of Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023. AP
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Pops of vivid red on the runway for Elie Saab at Paris Fashion Week. AP
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A kick-flare trouser suit at the Elie Saab autumn/winter 2023 show. AP
Elie Saab offers a new pragmatism at Paris Fashion Week
Trouser suits and puffer jackets signal an effortless mood from the Lebanese designer
Sarah Maisey
05 March, 2023
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