Elie Saab Fall/Winter Women's Collection 2013

 ELIE SAAB Fall Winter 2012 2013 Full Fashion Show

Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 2012 - 2013 By Elie Saab

Elie Saab - Ready To Wear - Fall Winter 2012 - Paris

Runway Report--Paris Fashion Week--Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013--Photos + Full Runway Video

Day-to-Award Show Evening...

Karlie Does Lunch: Model Karlie Kloss begins the Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013 runway show

Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab also capped off Paris Fashion Week last week showing his Pret-a-Porter collection. He is, of course, more famous for his Haute Couture red carpet gowns ("The Artist" actress Berenice Bejo wore one of his $100,000+ creations at the 2012 Academy Awards), but that doesn't mean he can't show his $20,000 versions as well for Ready-to-Wear. This Fall/Winter 2012/2013 collection began with "Day Wear" --very fitted suits and shift dresses as well as coats, and separates. Then of course, it went to all-out sequined, dangerously high-slit (check out the video at the end of this post) glamour. 6 foot tall St. Louis Missouri Super Catwalk Diva Karlie Kloss began the show and then had like TEN outfit changes--well, more like three, but who's counting! I, for one, would LOVE to have seen Miss Karlie in TEN!!!

Below are photos from the collection followed by the complete runway video:

Office Train: A "Day Look" from Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Peplum Beige: Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Cape Catwalk: Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Karlie Jersey: Model Karlie Kloss in Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Karlie Sequin: Model Karlie Kloss in Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Oscar Gold: Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013

Click Below for Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Full Runway Video:

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Kate Winslet in Elie Saab Resort 2012

Kate Winslet in Elie Saab Resort 2012: You know, I love me some Elie Saab but somehow this red (An Emmys 2011 Red Carpet Trend) silk crepe drop-shoulder (another trend!) makes her look a bit, shall I say, dowdy. Maybe it's the I-Need-to-Get-the-Chlorine-Out-of-my-Hair that I have a problem with, or maybe the gown is a little bit too tight. The entire look just needs something more...I'd love to hear from you guys!! What do you think?

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Fall 2011

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Fall 2011: One word--WOW! This high-necked drop-shoulder "Siren" gown by Lebanese Designer Elie Saab is OUT of CONTROL, those black sequins are OUT of CONTROL and that train...is yes, you guessed it, OUT of CONTROL. What a way to make an entrance darling! Her slicked hair, small metallic clutch and bangle, it's ALL good. One of my FAVES so far. Hope that train does not get stepped on and ruined by the end of the night--Elie Saab's PR people might not be too happy...

Runway Report: Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Week--Elie Saab

Baby Got Couture Back

Ice, Ice Baby: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Elie Saab is criticized for making collections that are safe and often repetitive. Often you could interchange one season for another and not really tell the difference. This collection is no exception in that Saab sticks to his trademark of sending out beautifully crafted gowns and cocktail dresses that look as if they are floating down the runway.

I, for one, have no problem with his aesthetic and I am sure his many clients in Dubai and China don't mind it either. Yes, while watching the video you do get a bit glassy eyed from all the continuous hand beaded concoctions, but the House of Elie Saab is certainly giving all there couture clients (and Red Carpet Actresses) plenty of options, and letting them feel comfortable that their dress will be unique from the others.

Ballerina Chic: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

For Fall/Winter 2011 (Yes, this is Saab's version of Fall! No fur and wool for this client!) there were a few themes that stood out in the collection. Elie made the beading lighter and more transparent with breathtaking beading on the most delicate chiffon that he draped and pleated across the body. Also, there was a Ballerina feel to his cocktail dresses with short skirts that were pleated and full. This might be a Fall/Winter 2011 Haute Couture trend alert.

Caplet Queen: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Probably the most standout trend of the collection was the open backs on many of the dresses. Unfortunately not apparent in the photos (make sure to watch the video below), the gowns and cocktail dresses had stunning backs that were completely open, delicately draped or open with delicate shear caplets.

Below are more looks from the collection:

Bronze and Beaded: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Blouson Couture: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Blue Shear: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

One Shoulder Goddess: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Click below to watch the entire Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 Runway Show: