Chatting with Lebanese superstar Elissa Khoury

Lebanese superstar Elissa was the main attraction at the fifth edition of the World of Fashion event at Mall of the Emirates on Tuesday, September 15. Before becoming a judge on MBC’s The X Factor, the pop singer collaborated with Christina Aguilera, Chris De Burgh and Sting, and performed in front of former US President Bill Clinton. She greeted the crowds in the mall’s House of Bazar fashion house exhibition wearing a Saint Laurent classic monogram black criss-cross dress paired with a tasselled clutch bag. After hobnobbing on stage with TV host Daniella Rahme, Elissa shared her style tips with The National.

How did you get involved in World of Fashion?

Harpers Bazaar contacted me directly because they wanted to do a special “Elissa edition”. World of Fashion is an annual event done through Harpers Bazaar. They get in touch with big names who are known for their sense of style, so I’m pleased to be one of those celebrities.

Which styles do you see hitting the high street that you think are worth snapping up this season?

There is a new fashion called “shapeless” that you can find almost anywhere now. I notice that there is a focus on designing around the waist to show off curves – this is what I like and I see now all around the world. I’m in love with any design that puts the spotlight on a woman’s shape.

Original article by Jessica Hill

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Chatting with Lebanese superstar Elissa Khoury