Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Elie Saab Fashion designer Origin: Lebanon Residence: Lebanon Sector: Culture and Society The famed Lebanese designer brought a vibrant collection to the Paris catwalk in January 2022 after nearly two years. In July 2022, Saab dazzled attendees at the Paris Haute Couture Week, as he debuted a line-up of striking menswear pieces among his signature collection of red carpet-ready dresses for women. Since the founding of his label in 1982, Saab’s ELIE SAAB house has cemented its position in the haute couture category globally with ateliers in Paris and Beirut. He expanded his Elie Saab Maison, a lineup of furniture, lighting and home accessories, into Southeast Asia – bringing high-fashion comfort to luxury homes in Vietnam. Saab also has a partnership with Emaar.