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Paris Haute Couture FW26 · Runway show

Elie Saab

57 looks, shown 8 July 2026 in Paris. Known this season for mermaid / fishtail, veil / headpiece, cape back / train.

57Looks

8.7%Of the week's looks

3rd / 18Largest show

BlackLead colour

The show

The collection

Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 · HC-FW26 · tap a look for its colours

What set Elie Saab apart

Over-represented in this house's looks compared with the rest of the season.

Mermaid / fishtail silhouetteVeil / headpiece accessoryCape back / train detailGown garmentStrapless sleeveGloves accessory

The palette

Share of garment area across 57 looks, measured from the clothes (skin and set excluded).

Silhouettes

Fitted / bodycon45%
Mermaid / fishtail44%
Hourglass / cinched waist44%
Column42%
Sculptural / architectural33%

Share of the 55 tagged looks.

Fabrics & textures

Sequins / paillettes62%
Chiffon / organza / tulle56%
Silk / satin45%
Velvet24%
Sheer mesh22%

Textures

Sequinned / beadedRuched / gatheredSmoothPleatedFeathered

Finish

Sparkling / embellishedSatin sheenMatteMetallicBrushed / napped

The details

Cape back / trainBeading / crystalsEmbroideryAppliques / 3D flowersCorsetry

Patterns

SolidFloralOmbre / gradientAbstract printStripes

Key pieces

GownWide-leg trousersBlazerShirtCape

Cut

Fitted73%
Voluminous24%
Skin-tight18%
Relaxed11%
Regular2%

Fit, share of looks.

Styling

Footwear

Pumps / court shoesStilettosLoafersPlatforms

How it was worn

Tonal head to toeLayeredShirt and tieBelted overDraped over shoulders

Mood

GlamorousElegantDarkSensualRomantic

References

1950s1940s1930sVictorian1920sCostume / theatricalLingerie / boudoirBridalSavile row tailoringArt / artist reference

The character of the clothes

Elie Saab's clothes were darker and warmer than most of the season.

DarkerLighterdarker than 88% of houses
MutedVivid
CoolerWarmerwarmer than 92% of houses
SmoothTextured & printed

Elie Saab against every other house measured so far

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