Elie Saab’s Star-Studded Cannes Takeover at the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Elie Saab proved once again why he remains the undisputed king of red carpet glamour at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The Lebanese designer’s breathtaking creations transformed Hollywood royalty into visions of ethereal elegance, cementing his status as the go-to couturier for cinema’s most prestigious event.

The star-studded roster of celebrities adorned in Saab’s magnificent creations read like a who’s who of entertainment excellence. Each gown, meticulously crafted with the designer’s signature attention to detail, perfectly complemented its wearer while maintaining that unmistakable Elie Saab DNA – dramatic silhouettes, intricate embellishments, and an almost otherworldly sense of romance.

What’s particularly remarkable about Saab’s Cannes showing this year is how seamlessly he adapted his aesthetic to suit each celebrity’s unique presence on the red carpet. Each gown felt perfectly matched to its wearer while maintaining Saab’s signature elegance. From Eva Longoria to Heidi Klum, from Halley Berry to Youssra, and of course Hannah Waddingham – each star shone brilliantly in designs that enhanced their natural beauty while ensuring all eyes remained firmly fixed on them throughout the evening. This is the magic of Elie Saab – creating fashion moments that transcend the event itself.

ELIE SAAB dresses Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria wore an ELIE SAAB Haute Couture Autumn Winter 2024-25 gown.

ELIE SAAB dresses Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum wore a fully embroidered mermaid gown from Riyadh’s ‘The 1001 Seasons of ELIE SAAB’ collection.

ELIE SAAB dresses Halley Berry

Halley Berry wore an ELIE SAAB Haute Couture Spring Summer 2025 gown.

ELIE SAAB dresses Youssra

Youssra wore an ELIE SAAB Spring Summer 2025 gown.

ELIE SAAB dresses Hannah Waddingham

Hannah Waddingham wore an ELIE SAAB Spring Summer 2025 gown.

Pablo Starr
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FWO Owner and Editor-in-Chief Pablo Starr is a former SPIN.com-pick musician, screenwriter and author of the novels RNWY: A Space Adventure and Cyberpink (coming to a TV near you). He serves as personal assistant to @OfficialAvaStarr.

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