Halle Berry Makes a Stunning Return in Iconic Elie Saab Gown at Saudi Arabia’s 1001 Seasons Fashion Show
Halle Berry left the audience in awe with a stunning and unexpected appearance at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab fashion show in Saudi Arabia, where she wore one of her most iconic looks from the past. The event, which featured an impressive lineup of performances from Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, and Nancy Ajram, was a celebration of the Lebanese designer’s legacy and creative brilliance.
Berry turned heads as she walked the runway in the iconic burgundy, mesh gown adorned with floral appliques that she famously wore on the night she won the Oscar for Best Actress for Monster’s Ball in 2002. That groundbreaking moment in cinema history made Halle Berry the first Black woman to win the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards.
Reflecting on that historic night, Berry shared an emotional message on Instagram: “There are some moments in life that just happen and they change our lives forever. Winning an Academy Award in my @eliesaabworld gown was one of those moments for me.” She continued, expressing gratitude to the designer: “Thank you, Mr. Saab, for being a part of the tapestry of my life. We have been inextricably connected for 22 years now! It was my honor to celebrate you and your 1001 seasons. Wishing you many more glorious years of joy, creativity, and glamour.”
In addition to her stunning runway appearance, Halle Berry also shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, showcasing herself walking in the legendary gown. She celebrated the fact that this same gown was later displayed at the Academy Museum in 2023, thanking the museum for preserving it for future generations. “Not only will this historic @eliesaabworld gown remain in the expert care of the museum’s curators and conservators, but it will also be accessible to generations of people for whom the dress holds meaning. It will forever be a reminder that all things are possible. Thank you, @academymuseum!” she wrote.
The 1001 Seasons fashion show not only highlighted the collaboration between Halle Berry and Elie Saab, but it also featured a star-studded roster of performances. Celine Dion, in a glamorous pink sequin gown by Saab, closed the show by performing her classic hits, including “The Power of Love” and “I’m Alive,” adding a musical dimension to the fashion celebration.
This extraordinary event brought together the worlds of fashion, film, and music, creating a night to remember and further solidifying the deep connection between Halle Berry and Elie Saab, whose work has been part of her life for over two decades. The 1001 Seasons show not only honored Saab’s legacy but also reaffirmed the power of fashion to shape and immortalize unforgettable moments.
