ELIE SAAB SPRING 2012

Elie Saab’s Spring 2012 presentation once again closed fashion week.
The king of red carpet dressing presented a beautiful collection on a surprisingly colourful palette.
The show notes said ‘Color Shock’, so I was a tad confused that the first 10 looks were all beige; however, a rainbow of colours including sunflower yellow, peach, emerald green and a gorgeous Lapis blue soon followed.
Sexy daytime and eveningwear dresses and gowns were presented alongside feminine pantsuits with lace details, wide-legged jumpsuits, blouses paired with loose-fitted pants, tweed jackets and belted skirts.

For the red carpet, stars have many gorgeous gowns to choose from with the theme being ‘Sparkle n’ Plunge’.
I was on the edge of my seat as these embellished belted gowns took to the runway with daring, plunging necklines. You know I have a serious weakness for Elie’s bling.
I simply adored this colourful collection of feminine, sensual looks.
It was the show that provided the most glamour this fashion week and each look has a place at a premiere, photocall, film festival or royal wedding – and, if you’re Dita Von Teese, it would look good on the sidewalk too.
When it comes to chic red carpet looks, no one does it better.

Key accessories included a range of leather and croc shoulder bags, minaudières and totes, plus colourful strappy sandals.
Front Row: Princess Beatrice and Siriwanwaree Nareerat of Thailand
Favourites: Sunflower yellow gown with two thigh-high splits and Lapis blue pant suit
Who I See Wearing This Collection: Hilary Swank, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Keira Knightley, Megan Fox, Leighton Meester, Datoka Fanning, Sofia Vergara, Blake Lively, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, Anna Friel, Dita von Teese, Princess Beatrice, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Jessica Chastain, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Fan Bing Bing, Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry

Red Carpet.

 By Thaisa Daher