Lebanese designer Elie Saab, known for dressing Beyoncé, Zendaya and Halle Berry on the red carpet, has partnered with Swedish retailer H&M to release an affordable eveningwear line.
Collection details and pricing
The new range features 55 items, including embellished gowns, sequined blazers, lace separates, faux-fur outerwear, footwear and jewelry, all reflecting Saab's trademark embroidery and detailing. Prices begin at $39.99, with standout pieces such as a $269 sequined bandeau dress, a $219 fluffy jacket and a $429 embellished bandeau dress. More modest options include $89.99 blouses and a $39.99 floral choker, plus menswear, handbags and tailored jackets.
Designer background and celebrity ties
Saab first gained fame after dressing Halle Berry in a burgundy gown for her 2002 Oscar win, a look that propelled the Beirut-born designer to global attention. More than two decades later, Berry revisited the dress at Saab's 2024 anniversary show in Riyadh. In 2026, Beyoncé wore a sheer black ballgown from Saab's fall couture collection at the New York premiere of Jay-Z's HBO Max docuseries, while Zendaya appeared in a black dress from the same line during a New York outing with Tom Holland. Angelina Jolie has also chosen Saab for the Oscars, including a silver gown in 2014.
H&M partnership statement
"We are thrilled to announce this landmark collaboration with Elie Saab," said Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M's creative advisor and head of design womenswear. "Mr Saab is a designer we have always respected - the journey from master of bridalwear in Beirut to the centre of Paris fashion is an amazing, rich story and we are so excited to be exploring his world."
Availability
The Elie Saab x H&M line is now sold online and in selected H&M stores.
