Elie Saab The Arab world’s fashion designer of choice had another spectacular year, with countless celebrities wearing his creations at numerous events and on multiple red carpets. The likes of Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Sonam Kapoor, Janelle Monae, Lena Headey and French First Lady Brigitte Macron all helped to expand the Lebanese designer’s fame. But the start… The Arab world’s fashion designer of choice had another spectacular year, with countless celebrities wearing his creations at numerous events and on multiple red carpets. The likes of Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Sonam Kapoor, Janelle Monae, Lena Headey and French First Lady Brigitte Macron all helped to expand the Lebanese designer’s fame. But the start of 2018 has proved sourer, with Saab hitting a political bum note after dressing Israeli actress Gal Gadot for the Golden Globes. Drawing ire from the Arab world, especially his home country, it remains to be seen how much of a dent the incident puts in Saab’s achievements. Fashion designer, Origin:Lebanon Residence:Lebanon Sector:Culture and society