The MINI by ELIE SAAB: Where Couture Meets the City

There are collaborations—and then there are moments that redefine design. The MINI by ELIE SAAB is one of those rare encounters where craftsmanship and culture collide, a car that looks as though it has been tailored as much as it has been engineered.

From the first glance, the bespoke one-off commands attention. Its fluid metallic gradient glows like molten copper at dusk, a surface that shifts with light and shadow, mirroring the dynamism of the city it was built for. Step inside, and the narrative continues: a quilted leather interior embroidered with the ELIE SAAB monogram, where every stitch feels more couture than automotive. It’s less a car, more a moving atelier.

But beyond aesthetics, this MINI carries meaning. It will be auctioned at the inaugural amfAR Gala in Salzburg on August 24, marking a landmark moment for the event’s debut in Austria. More than a car, it becomes a symbol—a bridge between design excellence and the fight for global change, celebrating the shared values of creativity, innovation, and purpose.

For Saab, known for dressing women in gowns that glide between fantasy and form, this project extends his artistry onto four wheels. For MINI, it is proof that urban edge can live hand in hand with haute refinement. Together, they craft a statement: luxury is no longer confined to the runway—it drives the streets too.

The unveiling of this unique MINI by ELIE SAAB will be more than a reveal; it will be a moment of design history, a testament to what happens when elegance, innovation, and philanthropy move in the same direction.

The countdown is on.