Coveted designer Elie Saab may be best known for his haute couture gowns, but the Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection veers away from that to welcome a classy urban chic line.
In true Elie Saab fashion, the pieces still retain a glamorous and high-elegance aspect to it but it is done in a way that can be worn on a daily basis. Business styles as seen in the well-tailored suit and pants combinations are complemented with several beautiful and luxurious blouse tops. The highlight of the collection still has to be all of the fabulous cocktail ready gowns and dresses, some of which can be worn for either day or night. Royal blues, bright reds and elegants teal shades complement the simple and monochromatic designs, which makes the fine craftsmanship of the garments stand out.
Taking you from day to night, the Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection will please chic women.
Elegant Urbane Apparel
Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2013 Veers Towards a Ready-to-Wear Collection
Trend Themes
1. Ready-to-wear Apparel - Elie Saab's shift from haute couture gowns to a ready-to-wear collection presents an opportunity for designers to create versatile, everyday clothing with a touch of elegance.
2. Luxury Business Wear - The Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection's focus on well-tailored suits and pants combinations presents an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create stylish business wear that combines glamour with practicality.
3. Versatile Formalwear - The Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection's cocktail ready gowns and dresses that can be worn for either day or night present an opportunity for designers to create versatile formalwear that caters to various occasions and timeframes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The shift towards ready-to-wear and versatile formalwear opportunities in Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers and retailers.
2. Luxury - The focus on luxury business wear in Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities for high-end fashion brands who want to infuse glamour with practicality.
3. Retail - The Elie Saab pre-fall 2013 collection's shift towards everyday clothing presents opportunities for retailers to cater to customers who want to have elegant apparel for everyday wear.