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What is Hussein Chalayan famous for?
Hussein Chalayan is famous for incorporating technology, intellectual concepts and elements borrowed from fine art into his designs for apparel and accessories. Some of his most groundbreaking designs include paper dresses that fold down into envelopes and a wooden skirt that doubles as a coffee table. Shop a collection of Hussein Chalayan apparel on 1stDibs.
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Hussein Chalayan Fall / Winter 2003 Runway Sz 4 Bondage Inspired Y2K Mini Dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare HUSSEIN CHALAYAN Fall / Winter 2003 Runway bondage inspired mini dress ! I purchased this sexy archival dress for my baby sister in the early 2000s...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Hussein Chalayan 1990s Layered Slip Dress in oyster beige silk. Features draped cowl neckline and sheer silk knit lining. A true collector's piece. Size 42. Made in Italy
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

S/S 1998 Hussein Chalayan ‘cut out’ dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in London, GB
S/S 1998 Hussein Chalayan deep ‘cut out’ little black dress. High neck, racerback, midi length. As seen on the runway. Excellent condition!
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1990s English Day Dresses

Hussein Chalayan Vintage One Shoulder Dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Textured one-shoulder cocktail dress from Hussein Chalayan. This dress has a draped body made of a shiny blue polyamide and silk blend. It features a pleated metallic...
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Early 2000s British Cocktail Dresses

Hussein Chalayan S/S 2002 'Medea' where grey deconstructed zipper nylon top
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in Milano, IT
- Hussein Chalayan deconstructed zipper nylon top - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Hussein Chalayan - Spring-Summer 2002 'Medea' - Exposed zipper - Draped and deconstructed sil...
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Early 2000s French Blouses

Hussein Chalayan Black and Silver Dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This fitted black long-sleeved dress from vintage Hussein Chalayan has marvelous metallic silver panels that pucker and swirl along the bodice, beneath the sleeves. It is composed of...
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1990s British Sheath Dresses

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