Georgina Rodriguez swaps Riyadh for Venice red carpet  

The model and reality TV star shared photos of her various looks while in Venice. (Getty Images)
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Updated 06 September 2023
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Georgina Rodriguez swaps Riyadh for Venice red carpet  

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez, long-time partner of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, wowed fans at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival this week.  

The Netflix star, who has her own reality show titled “I Am Georgina” and now calls Riyadh home, posed on the red carpet in a hot red dress with an off-the-shoulder bust from Swiss luxury label Vetements in collaboration with Lebanese couturier Elie Saab. The floor length gown was from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2024 ready-to-wear collection.  




Rodriguez’s dress was from Swiss luxury label Vetements. (Getty Images)

She paired her look with white gloves, black platform heels and a chunky choker necklace.  

The 29-year-old model attended the premiere of “Enea,” a film written and directed by Italian star Pietro Castellitto.  

Rodriguez took to Instagram to share pictures of her trip to Venice with her 50.8 million followers. Her travel outfit was a black corset top and black tailored pants, which she topped off with brown Chanel glasses and a silver Hermes purse.  

“My fifth year in Venice with love in my heart,” she wrote on Instagram.  

Upon her arrival, the model went for lunch wearing a red, yellow and orange ombre mini-dress, which she also shared pictures of on Instagram.  

The Venice International Film Festival has been a fashion showcase for Arab designers. A number of celebrities and internet stars have stepped out on the red carpet wearing creations by designers like Rami Kadi, Zuhair Murad, Rami Al-Ali, Nicolas Jebran, Saiid Kobeisy and more.  

Italian social media influencer Angela Caloisi wore a white pearl knitted embroidered gown that featured an open-back designed by Kadi.  

Kadi also dressed Cristina Musacchio, an Italian art director.  

Italian blogger and author Virginia Varinelli chose a white chiffon gown with beaded detailing at the bust and a one-shoulder cape from Lebanese couturier Murad’s Resort 2023 collection.  

Syrian designer Al-Ali was championed by Spanish actress Federica Garcia. She opted for a strapless couture gown, adorned with exquisite gold embellishments, from his Autumn/Winter 2023 couture collection.   

Kobeisy’s designs were spotted on Ukrainian singer Sasha Ray, Algerian-French social media star Kamila and actress Koukla Lapidus.  


Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad show new couture collections in Paris

Updated 29 January 2026
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Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad show new couture collections in Paris

  • Saab’s collection uses light as central theme
  • Exploration of structure, movement by Murad

DUBAI: Lebanese designers Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad presented their Spring/Summer 2026 haute couture collections in Paris earlier this week.

Look 1 by Elie Saab. (Supplied)

Saab’s collection referenced light as a central theme, expressed through elongated silhouettes and layered embellishment, according to a statement from the brand.

Look 2 by Elie Saab. (Supplied)

The runway featured gowns built on sheer bases, with metallic embroidery, sequins and crystal beadwork creating layered textures across champagne, gold, bronze and soft ivory tones.

Look 3 by Elie Saab. (Supplied)

Column dresses, deep necklines and floor-length gowns dominated the collection, while draped panels, embroidered capes and sheer overlays added movement.

Look 4 by Elie Saab. (Supplied)

Several looks incorporated fringed detailing and geometric patterns, with crystal embellishments catching the light as models walked.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Accessories were kept minimal, allowing the focus to remain on craftsmanship and surface technique.

Meanwhile, Murad’s collection also placed craftsmanship at the center of the show.

Look 1 by Zuhair Murad. (Supplied)

According to the house, the collection explored structure and movement, using corsetry to define the body and draping to create fluidity.

Look 2 by Zuhair Murad. (Supplied)

The runway featured fitted gowns and sculpted eveningwear built around structured bodices, many finished with dense embroidery, crystals and metallic thread.

Look 3 by Zuhair Murad. (Supplied)

A palette of champagne, pale blue, sage green, ivory and gold ran throughout the show, with strapless silhouettes, off-the-shoulder gowns and column dresses appearing alongside sheer panels, thigh-high slits and flowing trains.

Look 4 by Zuhair Murad. (Supplied)

Shorter dresses with crystal-encrusted bodices were shown alongside floor-length gowns, with sheer layers and extended trains.