Marina Raphael, alongside her role as CEO and Creative Director of her eponymous brand, has been appointed Artistic and Design Director of Handbags at the prestigious fashion house, ELIE SAAB. Under her leadership, she introduces a fresh approach to the category, driven by her design expertise and direction. Marina focuses on bringing the brand’s core values to the forefront, while simultaneously strengthening the handbag line’s identity. Her commitment to timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship—hallmarks of the ELIE SAAB DNA—positions her as a key figure in shaping the expansion of this category. In her role, Marina designs and presents four ready-to-wear collections and two haute couture collections annually.

Marina’s designs are imbued with a dynamic interplay of heritage and modernity, drawing upon themes of evolution and renewal. Central to her work for ELIE SAAB is the introduction of a defining emblem, the Wave motif. Drawing inspiration from the letter “S” in SAAB, the Wave symbolizes power while artfully balancing ideas of change and continuity. Evocative of a dynamic journey, the Wave is simultaneously reflective of the brand’s commitment to perpetual innovation and originality.