A tale of Fallen Kings
Somewhere between light and darkness, there is a place of legends.
A snow-covered kingdom where forgotten forests and stone-built castles tell stories of epic battles that have been fought, lost and won.
Here lies the tale of fallen Kings, defeated by a fearless & heroic sisterhood... bright and brave warrior Queens they were, are and forever will be.
As they rule victoriously over the land, their minds, hearts & souls burn an eternal fire of survival, of courage and of beauty wherever they may roam.
And it is in their noble fortress, where flags wave from above, that we bear witness to the graceful procession of these all-mighty conquering Queens.
For Autumn/Winter 2017-2018, ELIE SAAB transports us into a world of medieval magnificence, as the Haute Couture collection captures the opulence & wild beauty of long forgotten times, and translates it into fiercely elegant feminine silhouettes.
As velvet & lace intertwine in perfect harmony, mousseline & tulle courteously carry each other along the pathways, adding lightness to gracefully draped fabrics. Peplum jackets and satin duchesse dresses add a subtle touch of architectural intent into voluminous allures of nobility. Then, long lavish coats and crowning capes adorn the shoulders, as if taming the cold.
And while deep, plunging necklines let the cool and refreshing air caress the neck, long sleeves carefully sculpt the arms like an impenetrable feminine armour.
Just as the warrior Queens can be gentle, yet command respect at the same time with a single look, the collection’s colour palette is a balance of extremes.
Romantic pearly white, dusty blue and a misty pastel pink evoke a welcome warmth, that contrasts with the pieces in darker, more solemn colours, like intense blue, vivid red, forest green and black.
Then, there is the gold... appearing in all its glory, but also weaving itself more subtly into every piece as majestic golden thread. It ties in pearls and sequins, drawing elaborate patterns of intricate embroidery, that pay tribute to the ornamental artistry of the era. It also traces the lines of a delicate foliage that seems to organically climb up the dresses, making its way to the shoulders, and sometimes even extending onto the chest, waist and arms. As if embracing every curve, while flowing seamlessly through the waves of fabric, it elongates the silhouette, and lyrically reminds us of nature’s bond with the ever more empowered feminine form.
And throughout the collection, as if plucked from mythical winged creatures, feathers take on a life of their own. Whether they are embellishing or acting as a second-skin, sometimes they seem to embody that feminine combative spirit in raven black, and other times they show a softer side in fairer tones of dusty blue and blush.
With delicately applied pearls, crystals and hand-cut stones, every piece of jewellery, is made unique, and is an allegory to the ancient craftsmanship of fine, golden filigree.
Shoes, clutches and belts in various velvets and leathers featuring metallic floral motifs and stones, add to the collection’s overall sense of refined nobility.
The lines of every piece of this ELIE SAAB Haute Couture collection are drawn to be powerfully structured, yet effortlessly present. They sway in the wind but forcefully stand their ground, just like the warrior Queens who wear their crowns as they take their rightful place at the throne of hearts & minds, proclaiming their everlasting reign from medieval to modern times.
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