Elie Saab is the king of heavily embellished red carpet glamour. He has a gift for covering a gown with the most dramatic detailing without it looking cheap and trashy. For Autumn/Winter 2012, his couture collection was a celebration of all colours he does so well; black, all shades of peach, gold and nude, a few flashes of teal and eggshell.

Interestingly enough, the designer concentrated on long-sleeved gowns with high necks, sheer panels and long, full skirts. The result is sophisticated but modest (in a good way).

Here is the rest of the collection: