DUBAI: French actress Melanie Laurent made a dramatic red-carpet statement in an Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025–26 gown at the Venice Film Festival.The sculptural black creation from the Lebanese couturier hugged her silhouette before cascading into a floor-skimming skirt, while intricate silver embellishments illuminated the bodice and skirt with a liquid-metal effect.Meanwhile, the Venice Film Festival awarded its top prize on Saturday to a drama directed by Danish-Egyptian filmmaker
