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his Parisian showroom to discuss the sculptural embroideries
women may wear outdoors. “He wanted a perfect neckline in
they chose French house Maison Levau to execute graphically
V-shape in the back,” she adds. “We had to mix his patterns with
on sheer tulle.
our corsetry.”
The embroideries represent Saab love of abstract drawings that
Ultimately, the collection is a 17-piece capsule is considered a
mimic feminine curves. Gold lurex and matte threads were used
to add depth. And each piece bears a golden jewel, denoting that
it in an Elie Saab creation.
The colors are also sophisticated. For example, there is a nude
rose hue that Aubade’s team calls “Love affair” for a day date.
And there is “Naughty black,” a deep black with golden accents
on transparent tulle, which seems perfect for the nighttime.
complete wardrobe for day and night. There are several luxury
bras, including a wireless triangle bralette, an underwired
triangle bra, a balconette and a plunging padded bra. Two
bodysuits are available -- one with straps, the other with long
sleeves. All of this coordinates back to a slip, an Italian brief, a
St. Tropez shorty and a tanga. For nighttime wear, there are
luxurious silk offerings from the French house Les Tissages
Perrin in a camisole, shorties, long pants, a negligee and a
For Saab, the sky was the limit, having never worked in lingerie
kimono.
before. Aubade’s Vignals said: “We tried never to say no” to his
wild questions. She remembers, for example, hybrid outfits
The collection will be available in stores in July 2023.
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