In the heart of Paris, beneath the promise of a summer as free as it is radiant, Elie Saab presented his Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
An ode to the woman who conquers the world as effortlessly as she slips into a pair of sandals or a tailored suit.
Entitled “Power, Play and Pleasure”, the collection celebrates a spirit of adventure, instinctive elegance and that innate magnetism that turns every step into a declaration of freedom.
The Elie Saab woman this season is untamed yet sophisticated. An urban heroine unafraid to blend power and pleasure within the same day.
Her style flows with provocative ease: sharp tailoring merges with airy fabrics; silhouettes move between structure and fluidity; every detail is crafted to match the shifting rhythms of a life without boundaries.
Saab translates classic elegance into a contemporary language where comfort becomes a natural extension of luxury.
Looks move between minimalist co-ords and baroque flourishes, balancing contrasts with impeccable precision.
Clean coordinates rise to the occasion on bold platforms. Brocades glow in burnished bronze tones. And a classic gown comes alive through a shimmering ombré fringe that catches the light in every movement.
The colour palette draws inspiration from treasures found off the beaten path. Nude, sienna, saffron and stone infuse silk, leather and canvas with sun-warmed depth.
Among the prints, python reigns as a signature motif.
Commanding on a structured trench. Sensual across a chiffon dress. Subtle in the curve of an earring.
A serpent gliding between the codes of modern femininity.
Saab rewrites the rules of dressing, allowing combinations that feel daring yet perfectly poised.
A breezy blouse with a pencil skirt. Sandals paired with a pristine power suit. Unexpected harmony, effortlessly achieved.
Accessories form the core of this nonchalant attitude. Lizard print travels across shoes and bags in earthy browns with sparks of yellow and red.
Soft totes and light baguettes evoke the rhythm of perpetual movement — the traveller always ready to depart. Strong belts give shape to beautifully simple ensembles.
And an armful of wooden and metal bangles adds a playful irreverence, even in the most elevated of settings.
With this collection, Elie Saab reaffirms his mastery of the balance between power and poetry. Between the architecture of dressing and the sensuality of gesture.
Inspired by the world, designed for women who move through it without asking permission. The SS 2026 collection doesn’t just dress the season — it redefines it.
Because in the world of Saab, freedom always carries the texture of silk and the shimmer of sunlight.
