Inside Elie Saab Spring ’26 Bridal – An Exclusive Interview With the Iconic Designer

There is an innate femininity women seek. Silhouettes that fall away from the body, that cascade, curve, and flare with quiet drama. Tailoring so exact, it feels less like a garment and more like a thoughtfully designed extension of who a woman is. It’s why we’ve always turned to Elie Saab: for his poetic interpretation of couture. For gowns that feel as though they’ve been sculpted stitch by stitch, bead by bead.

This season, we speak with the designer about a collection that feels particularly intimate. Grounded in the codes of traditional couture, yet elevated by weightless fabrics, light-reflective embroidery, and silhouettes that whisper rather than shout. It’s a study in contrasts. Embellished yet airy, time-honored yet quietly innovative.

Elie Saab became a household name after Halle Berry’s unforgettable 2002 Oscars moment, wearing his now-iconic burgundy gown with a sheer embroidered bodice—still regarded among the most memorable red carpet looks of all time. Since then, the Lebanese designer has reshaped the global couture landscape, introducing Middle Eastern craftsmanship to the Western eye. His work feels at once exotic and enduring, richly cultural yet universally romantic.

In New York City, he tells us what draws him in, what inspires, and how the pulse of the city informs his world of stillness, refinement, and beauty. Read on for the full interview.