in 2014 abboud called akel fakih "the mastermind" behind the way she dresses in her professional, social, and daily life. in 2015 akel fakih said he works with layal abboud "in a very characteristic and upmarket way, going on to say that, "there is a chemistry that brings me together in fashion. she trusts my opinion and tastes, and this is one of the reasons why layal chose me in her concerts." abboud has explained details on her fashion team, saying, "elie samaan does my hair and makeup; my stylist is serene assaad, and my photographer is hussein salman."