Designer Elie Saab had a spectacular celebration in Saudi Arabia.

In 2002, Halle Berry She received the Best Actress Oscar for her role. Monster’s Ball. Now, in 2024, she’s worn the iconic burgundy Elie Saab gown (yes, the one with the sheer bodice embellished with floral appliqués) again for Elie Saab’s Season 1001, a major celebration of the designer’s work held in the Kingdom of England. Saudi Arabia.

According to a press release, the extravagant show featured more than 300 models, each with a unique look celebrating the brand and Middle Eastern fashion; but the finale may have taken the cake. Berry walked the catwalk in her dress. Cut the reports were previously on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Vogue Arabia She shared a clip of the moment where Berry was smiling from ear to ear as the iconic dress billowed behind her.

In addition to Berry’s surprise appearance, this lavish spectacle also featured performances by Céline Dion and Jennifer Lopez. Camila Cabello, Nancy Ajram, Monica Bellucci and Amr Diab also appeared on stage.

Berry’s Oscar dress is a turning point moment For Middle Eastern designers. Not only was Saab a household name, the dress was also forever linked to the history created by Berry’s acceptance of the figurine.

“Halle Berry made the name Elie Saab more popular… She really managed to take the name Elie Saab to the international market. (It was) a better time for cinema in general,” the designer said. Vogue Australia. “(Halle Berry) was the first black woman (to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002) … She was elegant, daring and stylish. I think that moment is a very exceptional moment for cinema.”