At a salon privé in Paris, le beau monde falls silent as a coterie of newcomers sweeps through the door. Radiant in sumptuous silks and adorned with lustrous pearls, they embody a new kind of muse—one who exudes irreverent elegance with every step.
Introducing LA NOUVELLE COUR, ELIE SAAB’s Autumn-Winter 2026 HAUTE COUTURE collection for the contemporary, audacious, and unapologetically feminine woman. A sumptuous playground for the modern queen—one who plays by her own rules.
Fusing opulence with attitude, the collection reimagines glamour through sculptural silhouettes and sensual detailing. In this realm of volumes and velvet excess, French corsetterie is reborn as a bold whisper of seduction—an intimate embrace of elegance and strength. Whether ribbed with ebony velvet, sculpted into metallic masterpieces, or paired with flirtatious cascades of lace, these showstopping corsets celebrate the body with a wink of seduction. Unexpected volumes add drama and movement to moiré sheaths—draped to reveal a flash of skin or cinch the waist with theatrical flair. A palette of macaron hues— nude, rose pink, water blue, and mint—contrasts with imperial black and gold. Floral bouquets bloom boldly across both print and brocade, infusing the collection with romantic vibrancy.
An abundance of bows, beaded across sheer chiffon or billowing at the back of feathered gowns, weaves a spell of mystery—inviting a bow in reverence to her magnetic allure and captivating presence. To complete each look, a selection of exquisite bags extends ELIE SAAB’s signature craftsmanship into the domain of couture accessories.
As evening turns into nocturnal revelry, shoulders are cloaked in floor-skimming velvet capes. And when midnight strikes, all eyes turn to the bride: a queen among queens, adorned in an ornate gown richly embroidered in moonlit flowers, and crowned with an extravagant overskirt in tones of shimmering pearl.
Regal yet effortless, refined yet dynamic, ELIE SAAB HAUTE COUTURE AW26 is a timeless expression of feminine grace. Beautifully hand-crafted and full of precious embellishment, this evocative collection summons an enchanting realm where pleasure, power and playfulness rule.
