A HERTROVE Editorial
Cannes 2026 belonged, once again, to Lebanon. On the storied steps of the Palais des Festivals, six Lebanese couturiers — Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Rami Kadi, Georges Hobeika, Nicolas Jebran, and Tony Ward — collectively reminded the world that Middle Eastern couture understands fantasy in a way much of modern red carpet fashion has lost. Each look was a masterclass in drama, craftsmanship, and the kind of emotion that makes cinema and fashion eternal companions.
Elie Saab
Bella Hadid set the tone early in archival Elie Saab, wearing a softly draped couture gown from the Fall/Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection that felt timeless rather than nostalgic. The look carried Saab's signature balance of glamour and delicacy — intricate detailing, fluid movement, and the kind of elegance that never competes with the woman wearing it.
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad brought darker glamour to the Croisette through Shanina Shaik, who wore a sheer black embellished gown complete with sculptural satin detailing and a dramatic sweeping train. The look was a commanding statement in nocturnal opulence, affirming Murad's mastery of sensual, architecturally considered couture on one of fashion's greatest stages.
Rami Kadi
Rami Kadi introduced a futuristic edge to the festival through two stunning appearances. Naika wore a shimmering bronze corseted look where metallic textures and fluid fringe caught the light from every angle, while Zainab Alblushi also wore Rami Kadi, further cementing the designer's reputation for bold, luminous couture that commands the red carpet.
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika dressed two luminaries at Cannes 2026. Negin Mirsalehi embraced softer couture glamour in a crystal-embroidered nude-toned gown, while Georgina Rodríguez also wore Hobeika across the festival week. Both looks reflected the designer's gift for ethereal femininity — gowns that shimmer with quiet authority rather than compete for attention.
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