Elie Saab's models wafted down the runway in clouds of silk chiffon and tulle like angelic Botticelli beauties at his haute couture show for next autumn-winter on Wednesday, July 2nd. Their hair up in chignons, with tendrils escaping, they looked as if they had stepped off a Renaissance fresco, which is what the Lebanese designer intended. He acknowledged as his inspiration Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel for the muted palette of grey-blues, faded pinks and reddish purples like wine dregs. Empire-line ballgowns with tightly ruched bodices in shot taffeta were dramatic. He emphasised waists with giant bows, built up shoulders with flounces or ran ruffles down bare backs to meet a floor-sweeping train. More fragile tiered dresses in silk chiffon were spangled with wavy bands of silver sequins, which trembled as the models walked. A bustier in pleated satin encrusted with baubles topped a full skirt printed with clouds against a pale blue sky. For glamour and exquisite workmanship, Hollywood stars need look no further. Patricia Arquette and Michelle Yeoh attended Elie Saab’s fashion show. They looked delighted.