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Elie Saab
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Elie Saab

Role

Senior Footwear Designer

Period

2014 — 2018

Category

Haute Couture

Four seasons of haute couture and prêt-à-porter footwear for one of Lebanon’s most celebrated designers. From embellished evening sandals to structured pumps and bridal shoes — each piece developed to complement the signature Elie Saab silhouette of draped chiffon and intricate embroidery.

Double-Buckle Flat Sandal — Top View

Flat · Sandal · Sketch

Double-Buckle Flat Sandal — Top View

2016

Top-view sketch of the double-buckle flat sandal. Ankle strap with buckle closure, two square buckles on the vamp. Developed as a flat alternative within the evening collection.

Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 View

Couture · Sandal · Stiletto

Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 View

Three-quarter front view of the stiletto evening sandal. Ankle strap with buckle, double square-buckle vamp with fur trim rendering. Developed for the SS15 couture collection.

CoutureSandalStiletto
2015
Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — Side View

Couture · Sandal · Stiletto

Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — Side View

Lateral view of the stiletto sandal. The sketch highlights the heel profile, ankle strap and double-buckle vamp construction with textured fur trim.

CoutureSandalStiletto
2015
Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — Lateral Right

Couture · Sandal · Stiletto

Double-Buckle Stiletto Sandal — Lateral Right

Right lateral view of the double-buckle stiletto sandal. Completes the three-view presentation of this couture evening style.

CoutureSandalStiletto
2015
Double-Buckle Flat Sandal — Top View Single

Flat · Sandal · Sketch

Double-Buckle Flat Sandal — Top View Single

2016

Single-shoe top view of the flat sandal with ankle strap and double square-buckle vamp. Developed as a daywear complement to the stiletto version.

Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — Side View

Couture · Strass · Stiletto

Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — Side View

Evening stiletto sandal with chain-mesh rhinestone-encrusted straps. Wide ankle strap and three horizontal vamp bands with metallic texture. Square toe. Developed for the FW17 couture show.

CoutureStrassStiletto
2017
Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — Top View

Couture · Strass · Sketch

Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — Top View

Top-view sketch of the chain-mesh sandal. The pointed toe and three metallic vamp bands are clearly visible from above. Pair presentation.

CoutureStrassSketch
2017
Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 Rear View

Couture · Strass · Sketch

Chain-Mesh Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 Rear View

Three-quarter rear view of the chain-mesh sandal. The wide ankle strap and the layered metallic bands are shown from behind. Pair presentation.

CoutureStrassSketch
2017
Rose-Embellished Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 View

Couture · Floral · Stiletto

Rose-Embellished Stiletto Sandal — 3/4 View

Stiletto sandal with high shaft and three-dimensional fabric roses on the vamp. The ELIE SAAB logo is visible on the inner shaft. Roses in tulle or organza. Pair presentation.

CoutureFloralStiletto
2016
Rose-Embellished Stiletto Sandal — Side View

Couture · Floral · Stiletto

Rose-Embellished Stiletto Sandal — Side View

2016

Lateral view of the rose-embellished sandal. The bouquet of fabric roses on the open vamp is shown in full. Stiletto heel with wide ankle strap.

Rose-Embellished Sandal — Detail

Detail · Floral · Couture

Rose-Embellished Sandal — Detail

Close-up detail of the fabric roses. Four large roses in woven mesh material are shown in high resolution, illustrating the three-dimensional construction and volume of the embellishment.

DetailFloralCouture
2016
T-Bar Sandal with Fur Trim — Side View

Sandal · Fur · T-Bar

Fringe Sandal — Knitted Upper

Low-heel sandal with T-bar ankle strap in metallic mesh. The heel and quarter are covered with fur trim. Mix of strass straps and natural material. Developed for the FW18 collection.

SandalFurT-Bar
2018
T-Bar Sandal with Fur Trim — Lateral View

Sandal · Fur · T-Bar

Fringe Sandal — Knitted Upper

Left lateral view of the T-bar sandal. The wedge-shaped fur volume covering the heel is clearly visible. Metallic mesh straps contrast with the natural texture of the fur.

SandalFurT-Bar
2018
T-Bar Sandal with Fur Trim — Rear View

Sandal · Fur · T-Bar

Fringe Sandal — Knitted Upper

Rear view of the T-bar sandal pair. The fur volume wrapping the heel is shown from behind, with the T-bar ankle strap clearly visible. Pair presentation.

SandalFurT-Bar
2018