Many gowns were crafted specifically for the occasion, while others were revived from the designers archives.
The spectacular celebration reached its peak with the dazzling appearance of Celine Dion.
She performed only one song at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, quipped a beaming Saab backstage.
Elie Saab, with Camilla Cabello, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Halle Berry
Celebrating my 45-year career here makes me immensely proud, remarked Lebanese-born Elie Saab.
Saab establishedhis maisonin 1982 at just 18.
Whats happening is heartbreaking and distressing.
But weve endured such conditions many times, always coming back stronger and more driven.
When asked about future plans, he added, The future is in Gods hands.
I always believe that tomorrow will bring something better and brighter.
Candice Swanepoel walks the runway for the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab fashion show.
