The Lebanese designer well known for his luxuriously gorgeous gowns that inevitably grace the Hollywood red carpets year after year has taken a far different approach for the up and coming season, which, for the Elie Saab Spring 2010 collection, meant borrowing from Balmain.
The Elie Saab Spring 2010 collection featured the Balmain-esque tennis-ball rounded shoulders, zig-zag patterned piecing together, beading and embroidery. While obviously taking a page out of the books of Balmain designer Christophe Decarnin for the Elie Saab Spring 2010 collection, there was still the crowd-pleasing evening wear, draped to perfection and silhouette-enhancing.
Designer Duplicates
The Elie Saab Spring 2010 Collection is Straight-Up Balmain
Trend Themes
1. Borrowing From Other Designers - Opportunity for designers to collaborate and incorporate elements from different brands to create unique collections.
2. Balmain-inspired Fashion - Growing demand for designs that emulate the edgy and glamorous style of Balmain.
3. Combining Traditional and Modern Techniques - Innovative fashion designs that merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary trends, as seen in Elie Saab's collection.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunity for designers to experiment with new ideas and collaborate with other brands to create innovative fashion collections.
2. Luxury Retail - Increasing market for luxury fashion brands that offer unique and unconventional designs like the Elie Saab Spring 2010 collection.
3. Textile and Embroidery - Rising demand for intricate and customized embroidered designs, creating opportunities for textile and embroidery businesses to innovate and cater to the fashion industry.