Elie Saab

By: Sam and Alexa

Background Born July, 4 1964 (52 years old)

Born in Beirut, Lebanon

Age of 9 he began designing

Self Educated

Opened first shop at age of 18

Starting to rise Awarded fashion's highest honour

Celebrities helped him grow

Worldwide locations and points of sale

● Good work ethic

Accomplishments Huge Networth

non-italian designer in italian organization

Helps the fashion world

High price

Current Styles Designs described as feminine elegance

60’s childhood = inspiration to designs

Has unexpected silhouettes

Rarely uses prints

Current lines are sharp and pure

Current Styles -Couture 2017

Spring/Summer

Bridal -2017 Ends every show with a couture bride

Stays true to design femininity

Not just available to elite

Shows many ranges of clothes

Ready to Wear-2017 Includes some couture elements

Not subtle

Significant Vibe

Designs are classy

1st ready-to-wear show 1998

Target consumer Wealthy and luxuriant

High society women

Celebrities

Royalty

Celebrities wearing his designs Rihanna

Beyonce

Angelina Jolie

Halle Berry

Merchandising Minimalistic

Silver and natural colors

New pieces can be hung on rack

Clothes behind accessories

Flashy styles in window display

Layout of the store

Pricing

Wedding dress ranges from $7,500 -$27,000

Jumpsuits - $2200 - $3,775

Embroidered Bomber Jacket -$2,900

Dresses -$2350 - $12,725

Le Parfum- $100

Embellished Handbags - $924 - $2,896

Accessories Fragrances

Bags

Jewelry

Shoes

Suggested Retail Choices – Jump suits

Bicolor Strapless

Wide-Leg Jumpsuit,

Black/White

$2,325.00

Lace-Inset Long-

Sleeve Jumpsuit,

Black/White

$3,125.00

Strapless Wide-Leg

Jumpsuit, Tangerine

$2,200.00

Sleeveless Flowy

Wide-Leg Jumpsuit,

Black

Original: $3,775.00

Suggested Retail Choices - Dresses

Ruffled Mock-Neck

Cold-Shoulder Dress,

Black

$2,350.00

Sequined Star-

Embroidered Minidress,

White

$7,100.00

Floral Sleeveless Fit-&-

Flare Dress, Multi Print

$3,250.00

Sleeveless Embroidered

Tulle Dress, Multicolor

$6,300.00

Suggested Retail Choices – Formal Dresses

Floral-Embroidered Long-

Sleeve Gown, Blush/Multi

$9,000.00

Sequined Sleeveless Tie-

Front Gown, Multicolor

$12,725.00

Beaded Strapless Wrap

Gown, Tangerine

$7,925.00

Sheer Floral-Lace Long-

Sleeve Gown, Black

Original: $8,350.00

Suggested Retail Choices - Accessories

Women's Black

Embellished Top

Handle Bag

$2769

Tasselled Cross Body

Bag

$1,801

Women's White

Crystal-studded Box

Clutch

$2894

Women's Metallic

Small Stud

Bucket Bag

$1338

Video clip

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