Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection, presented at Paris Couture Week, was titled “Golden Summer Nights of ’71” and celebrated a rich blend of 1970s jet-set glamour and Art Deco refinement. Drawing inspiration from the carefree luxury of Mediterranean escapes between Milos and Marrakech, the collection imbued couture with a hedonistic yet elegant spirit — opulent yet surprisingly relaxed for haute couture.

The runway featured a palette dominated by molten golds, bronze, and warm neutrals, occasionally punctuated by deep purple, with intricate beading, sequins, metallics, and graphic motifs that referenced both Art Deco geometry and bohemian ease. Layers of beadwork, flowing capes, and shimmering textures created a sensory tapestry, while silhouettes ranged from languid and full to body-skimming and sleek.

Saab’s intent was to create couture that felt unapologetically glamorous yet wearable in spirit — a “cool” kind of luxury where ornate craftsmanship met ease of movement, encapsulating a modern romanticism as much as a nostalgic reverie of bygone sun-drenched nights.

Elie Saab Spring 2026 Couture