Paris Haute Couture 2019: Elie Saab’s kaleidoscopic collection invites us to dive deep into the ocean

Elie Saab’s flamboyant spring/summer 2019 couture collection show in Paris on Wednesday was an ode to femininity and grace.

The designer swam to the depths of the sea for inspiration and came back up with a sparkling bounty of summer couture.

A Caribbean island and underwater flora was the theme of the show inside Paris’ Palais de Chaillot that was put onto the sound of an enchanting James Bond-style soundtrack.

Oversized shades resembling a sort of underwater mask set the chic but playful tone.