Everything we know about Elie Saab at Riyadh Season

1001 Season of Elie Saab takes place on 13 November. 

Riyadh Season showcases an exciting range of events, from family-friendly entertainment to celebrity chefs. Now, it is set to welcome The 1001 Season of Elie Saab on 13 November at The Venue in Boulevard City. So, if you are after some fashion and fun, here’s what you need to know. 

The 1001 Season of Elie Saab in Riyadh is a celebration of the Lebanese designer’s clothes and creativity. The title pays homage to the traditional Arabic fairy tale, One Thousand And One Nights. The event combines music, state-of-the-art technology and fashion to create a one-of-a-kind event. 

The runway show, Riyadh Season Collection Fall 2025, will feature 300 looks. Carine Roitfield, the former Editor of French Vogue, will style the show. It will also be broadcast live on social media streaming networks and MBC.

Elie hails from Beirut, Lebanon. When he was eight years old, he found a passion for sewing and would create clothes for his sisters. After studying fashion in Paris, he has made a name for himself on the international fashion scene.

Dignitaries and royalty who have worn his clothes include Brigitte Macron, Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Rania of Jordan. Celebrities who have worn his clothes include Angelina Jolie, Aishwaryra Rai, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and Sandra Bullock. Plus, he designed the outfits for The Beyonce Experience tour, and Halle Berry wore one of his gowns when she won an Academy Award. 

Riyadh Season 2024 brings the best arts, culture and entertainment to the capital with 14 entertainment zones, 11 global championships, 10 festivals, and numerous exhibitions. Highlights include a Christian Dior exhibition called Designer of Dreams at Al Murabaa National Museum. Excitingly, Riyadh Season is also bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Saudi Arabia for the very first time. The capital will be opening a 25,000-square-metre Harry Potter Experience —  one of the biggest attractions this season.

Tickets to see the 1001 Season of Elie Saab in Riyadh will be on sale soon via WeBook.

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GO: Visit https://riyadhseason.com for more information.