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Elie Saab Postpones Couture Show, Citing Covid-19

Elie Saab Haute Couture 2020.
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The Lebanese maison said it would postpone its Spring/Summer 2021 collection, initially slated to take place January 27. “We feel concerned by the alarming levels of this growing wave and its severity and we consider that collective responsibility is key to overcome this situation,” the brand said in a statement, adding that it would announce new dates for the presentation in due course.

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