A true collector’s trophy from one of the most celebrated couture collections of the early 2000s, this ethereal gown is a direct runway piece from Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2003 Haute Couture presentation — the collection that cemented Saab’s place among the world’s most revered couturiers following Halle Berry’s iconic Oscar moment the year prior.
Crafted in ivory silk chiffon, the gown is hand-painted and hand-embroidered with a cascading botanical garden of wildflowers, trailing vines, and foliage rendered in soft pinks, dusty blues, sage greens, and amber golds. The bodice is lavishly adorned with multi-tonal sequins, beading, and dimensional floral embellishments that catch the light with every movement. The deep V halter neckline ties gracefully at the nape of the neck with a delicate gold cord closure, while the bias-cut silhouette skims the body and flows into a dramatic layered skirt with cascading silk chiffon godets and a sweeping train. The open back reveals further embroidery and gold chain detailing, adding to the romantic, garden-goddess aesthetic.
This rare piece is accompanied by its original matching wrap — an elongated silk chiffon stole bearing the same hand-painted floral print — completing the ensemble exactly as it appeared on the runway.
As seen on the runway, this gown exemplifies Saab’s mastery of combining Middle Eastern artisanal embroidery traditions with Western haute couture silhouettes. Pieces from this period are extraordinarily scarce on the secondary market and represent some of the most sought-after vintage couture available today.
Condition: Vintage pre-owned; consistent with age and wear.
Size: bust 17”, waist 13”, hips 17.5”.
Includes: Matching silk chiffon floral wrap/bolero.
Provenance: Elie Saab Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2003 Runway Collection.
A true collector’s trophy from one of the most celebrated couture collections of the early 2000s, this ethereal gown is a direct runway piece from Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2003 Haute Couture presentation — the collection that cemented Saab’s place among the world’s most revered couturiers following Halle Berry’s iconic Oscar moment the year prior.
Crafted in ivory silk chiffon, the gown is hand-painted and hand-embroidered with a cascading botanical garden of wildflowers, trailing vines, and foliage rendered in soft pinks, dusty blues, sage greens, and amber golds. The bodice is lavishly adorned with multi-tonal sequins, beading, and dimensional floral embellishments that catch the light with every movement. The deep V halter neckline ties gracefully at the nape of the neck with a delicate gold cord closure, while the bias-cut silhouette skims the body and flows into a dramatic layered skirt with cascading silk chiffon godets and a sweeping train. The open back reveals further embroidery and gold chain detailing, adding to the romantic, garden-goddess aesthetic.
This rare piece is accompanied by its original matching wrap — an elongated silk chiffon stole bearing the same hand-painted floral print — completing the ensemble exactly as it appeared on the runway.
As seen on the runway, this gown exemplifies Saab’s mastery of combining Middle Eastern artisanal embroidery traditions with Western haute couture silhouettes. Pieces from this period are extraordinarily scarce on the secondary market and represent some of the most sought-after vintage couture available today.
Condition: Vintage pre-owned; consistent with age and wear.
Size: bust 17”, waist 13”, hips 17.5”.
Includes: Matching silk chiffon floral wrap/bolero.
Provenance: Elie Saab Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2003 Runway Collection.
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