The Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall Winter 22-23 collection’s ethereal hues and opulent textures draw inspiration from dusk. Sumptuous fabrics overlap with intricately embellished embroideries and embrace the body in figure defining forms. Crepuscular rays paint the clouds in sweeping gradations of vibrant red, pink, blue and grey intensities. Shimmering beads swirl together through nude tulle, as large silver sequins glow like moonbeams illuminating fields of gazar. A spectrum of feathers dance with tapestries of black velvet, and streaks into bodices that alternate between opacity and transparency. Lace tresses rushes across overstated collars and exaggerated necklines, while beaded fringe swishes and sways down sleeves, captivating the gaze with glistening movement. A mosaic of braided silk threads and mirrored gem embroidery come together in voluminous jackets that soar high above shoulder like a billowing crown. Grand, floor-sweeping satin capes with majestic shoulder lines exhibit a masculine dominance in layers of wispy multicolor plumage. Gemstones and beads cling to the skin like elusive stardust and are given definition and shape from contouring chiffon cutouts. Large braids of gold beads snake around colored stones, morphing into neck ornaments collars and sculptured waistlines of simple off-white mermaid gowns. Discover Elise Toide’s backstage photos for Crash of Elie Saab Couture Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection.