BRIEF:
Create a table setting for two inspired by the collection of a designer.
Use paper as the primary material for the table runner and place mats along with appropriate cutlery.
Designer Assigned: Elie Saab
Elie Saab:
Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer. Long known in the Middle East as a leading haute couturier, his overtly feminine aesthetic and romantic crystal-encrusted gowns initially attracted princesses, and later, film stars, enamoured with his Middle Eastern detailing and European sensibility. He started his business in the early 1980s and specialized in bridal couture (expensive fabrics, lace, gemstones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, detailed embroidery, etc)
We choose to seek inspiration from his bridal collections and the recurring theme he chooses embrace in every collection. This helped us establish the following basic key words:
intricate & feminine
white and gold
translucency
airy & light weight
elegant
Using these Key words and seeking inspiration, A table setting for two newly weds was created
Elements :
- Subtle lighting with veil like structure to set an intimate mood
- Mr. and Mrs. engraved doilies plate covers
- Intricate paper table runner and place mat
- Gold rimmed plates
- Satin napkin with edible pearls
