Designer file#Elie Saab

Born:
July 4,1964

Background:
Son of a wood merchant

Origin:
Beirut, the Republic of Lebanon

Beginnings: 
Elie learned sewing as a child. His interest in fashion started at the age of 9. 
Established his first workshop when he was only 18 years old,
and employed 15 people by this times. 
He specialized in making wedding coutures. 
He became the Middle East designer to dress an Oscar winner ( Halle Berry).

Nowadays: 
Elie Saab has 60 outlets and his clothes can be bought in 22 countries.

Designer about himself: 
 "I was born with this passion of creating and making dresses and was always surrounded by beautiful women, 
from my sisters to neighbours, so the desire to dress them and make them look elegant was my constant inspiration.”