# Bejeweled Translucent Couture The Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2013 Collection Glistens By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-saab-haute-couture-ss-2013 References: [visualoptimism.blogspot](http://visualoptimism.blogspot.ca/2013/01/elie-saab-haute-couture-ss-2013.html) & [eliesaab](http://www.eliesaab.com/en/ready-to-wear/ss-2013) The Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2013 collection shimmers. The luxurious line of gowns and cocktail dresses are drizzled in [bedazzled accoutrements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-2024-makeup) and translucent underlays. Elie Saab is a favorite and go-to label for A-list celebrities. There is always at least one Elie Saab gown on the red carpet of award shows and they certainly stand out. The s/s 2013 collection is a contender for Academy Awards best dressed lists. Celeb stylists will be flocking to Elie to claim one of the gorgeous [haute couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai) numbers for their clients. Highlights of the regal and lavish collection include, light pastel floral and glitz embroidered [floor-length gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martina-liana), nude long-sleeve dresses with bodice framing bedazzle and stunning transparent ballgowns with trickling sequin detailing. The Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 line-up is awe-inspiring and will radiate on the red carpet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Translucent Fashion:** Elie Saab's use of translucent underlays for bedazzled accoutrements in their S/S 2013 collection presents an opportunity for designers to experiment with sheer materials in high-end fashion. - **Embroidered Couture:** The glitz embroidered floor-length gowns in Elie Saab's S/S 2013 collection could inspire a trend in intricately embroidered high-end fashion garments. - **Bodice-framing Bedazzle:** The nude long-sleeve dresses with bodice framing bedazzle in Elie Saab's S/S 2013 collection presents an opportunity for designers to play with bedazzle placements on high-end fashion garments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **High-end Fashion:** The use of bedazzle and translucent materials in Elie Saab's S/S 2013 collection could inspire high-end fashion designers to experiment with unique materials and patterns. - **Red Carpet Fashion:** Elie Saab's S/S 2013 collection is a strong contender for best dressed lists and could influence the way that red carpet designers approach formalwear. - **Celebrity Styling:** Celeb stylists will be flocking to Elie Saab to claim one of the gorgeous haute couture numbers for their clients, paving a way for a career in celebrity styling for upcoming designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Stunning Luxe Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-bridal.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Collaborative Couture Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai.md)