For Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear 2026-2027, Elie Saab presents “Midnight in Manhattan”, a collection inspired by the 1990s New York art scene, reinterpreted for today. The ELIE SAAB woman emerges as both intellectual and seductive, navigating two connected worlds: downtown power tailoring and uptown florals with an unexpected edge.

By day, sensual suiting takes focus. Architectural jackets with rounded shoulders, cinched waists and exaggerated hips define the silhouette. Skirts appear sculpted into tulip or tube shapes, while trousers fall either super-long and straight or into sleek cigarette cuts. Crafted from wool, tweed or velvet in midnight black and charcoal, the pieces pair with sharp shirts and minimal knits. A signature crocodile leather print elevates looks for high-stakes moments.

At night, the mood shifts. Organza and chiffon drape the body with an improvised elegance, while hand-painted florals on mirrored leather recall the expressive brushwork of Cy Twombly. Sequinned tulle, lace overlays and dramatic taffeta dresses move effortlessly from gallery openings to after-parties.