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Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

$528Sale Price|29% Off

Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece

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1990s Day Dresses

Grommet Trimmed Black Leather Gloves
Grommet Trimmed Black Leather Gloves

Grommet Trimmed Black Leather Gloves

Located in New York, NY

Italian black leather gloves studded with silver metal grommets a la Alaia, 1980's Italy. Size 7

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1980s Italian Gloves

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1980's Azzedine Alaïa jacket is made from soft, drapey rayon in a versatile taupe shade. It

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red knit cape poncho by Azzedine Alaia. It is elbow length with a stand up collar and a

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1990s French Capes

Alaïa Khaki 1980s Skirt
Alaïa Khaki 1980s Skirt

Alaïa Khaki 1980s Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A circa 1985 Alaïa khaki wool worsted twill woven fitted tapered skirt with grown-on waistband

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20th Century Skirts

1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress
1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress

1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A late 1980’s Alaïa white cotton crochet fitted stretch dress, the princess-line front panelled

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20th Century Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s
Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s
Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Alaïa Dolman Sleeve Wool Sweater
Alaïa Dolman Sleeve Wool Sweater

Alaïa Dolman Sleeve Wool Sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, IT

Alaïa Dolman Sleeve Wool Sweater is a rare garment designed by Azzedine Alaïa in the late 1980s

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20th Century French Pullovers

Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988
Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988

Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

An incredible piece from the late 1980s Alaïa era, showcasing the sculptural volume and precise

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1980s French Trench Coats

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

hourglass shaping. A standout runway piece that exemplifies Alaïa’s late 1980s mastery of knitwear

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

. An important collectible from Alaïa’s early 1980's, when he was first establishing the sculptural

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1980s French Skirts

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

draped silhouette designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Looks great worn during day or

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaïa Black Bandage Knit Skirt with Lacing, S/S 1986
Azzedine Alaïa Black Bandage Knit Skirt with Lacing, S/S 1986

Azzedine Alaïa Black Bandage Knit Skirt with Lacing, S/S 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

characteristic of Alaïa’s work during the mid-1980s. The skirt flares gently into a mermaid-style hem, creating

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2010s French Skirts

new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers
new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers

new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

collectible piece from one of Alaïa’s most important late-1980s collections, reflecting the designer at the

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

-conscious construction that defined Alaia's mid-1980's work. The same full length coat was also featured on

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA  Sexy Open Back Dress
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA  Sexy Open Back Dress

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress

Located in New York, NY

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaïa 1980's Red Leather Skirt Suit
Alaïa 1980's Red Leather Skirt Suit

Alaïa 1980's Red Leather Skirt Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia 1980's Red Leather Skirt Suit with 2 front zip pockets and back inverted pleating. Skirt has

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Black wool curved seam blazer
Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Black wool curved seam blazer

Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Black wool curved seam blazer

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's black wool curved seam blazer with shaped button closures. Extreme

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1980s French Blazers

Alaia 1980s Suede Belt XS
Alaia 1980s Suede Belt XS

Alaia 1980s Suede Belt XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Muted forest green suede leather vintage belt by Alaia. The belt has three adjustment holes. This

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1980s French Waist Belts

1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress
1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress

1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Azzedine Alaia dates to the 1980's and is made of a soft cotton chenille

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Khaki Olive Green Wool Jacket 1980's
Azzedine Alaia Khaki Olive Green Wool Jacket 1980's

Azzedine Alaia Khaki Olive Green Wool Jacket 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, DE

Azzedine Alaia deep khaki wool curved Jacket from 1980's. With folded cuffs, center front with

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1980s French Jackets

Alaia Skirt 1980s
Alaia Skirt 1980s

Alaia Skirt 1980s

Unavailable|$1,500

Alaia Skirt 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a timeless pencil skirt of black pieced leather from Alaia in the 1908s. The leather is

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Vintage Alaia Jacket - Brown Wool and Black Velvet - 1980's
Vintage Alaia Jacket - Brown Wool and Black Velvet - 1980's

Vintage Alaia Jacket - Brown Wool and Black Velvet - 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Boca Raton, FL

a the collar a beautiful black velvet. The jacket is made in France and is from the 1980's

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1980s French Blazers

Alaia Leather Trenchcoat 1980s
Alaia Leather Trenchcoat 1980s

Alaia Leather Trenchcoat 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This fabulous 1980s Alaia leather trenchcoat has deep cut raglan sleeves. Very full cut with a

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20th Century French Trench Coats

1980s Alaia Knitted Black Skirt
1980s Alaia Knitted Black Skirt

1980s Alaia Knitted Black Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

A classic and easy to wear knitted black skirt by Alaia. Slight flair to the hem.

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20th Century French Skirts

1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress
1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress

1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Houston, TX

1980s, Alaia rose to prominence on the international stage with his body conscious, curve hugging

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1980s French Informal Dresses

1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt
1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt

1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Houston, TX

, including Countess Nicole de Blégiers and Louise de Vilmorin, as well as Greta Garbo. In the 1980s, Alaia

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1990s French Pencil Skirts

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress
Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress is a timeless piece. Made from high

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1990s Jackets

Alaia 1980s Double Breasted Wool Blazer
Alaia 1980s Double Breasted Wool Blazer

Alaia 1980s Double Breasted Wool Blazer

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your look with this amazing Alaia blazer! Circa 1980s, this black double breasted blazer is

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1980s French Blazers

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Suede Corset Jacket
Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Suede Corset Jacket

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Suede Corset Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

from himself Alaia is Circa 1980s, this black suede structured jacket features billowy dolman sleeves

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1980s French Jackets

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's
Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and pleated shorts ensemble. Circa, 1980's. Please inquire for

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red knit dress
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red knit dress

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red knit dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vivid red knit dress with dolman cut sleeves from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Dress fits a

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA pale yellow dress
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA pale yellow dress

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA pale yellow dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

dating to the early 1980's. Fits a US 2. Bust measure about 32" and waist measure 25". Length is about 48

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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA bronze tunic dress
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA bronze tunic dress

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA bronze tunic dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Bronze and black heathered seamed tunic dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Size 'XS

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather handbag
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather handbag

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather handbag

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black leather evening bag from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. The bag measures

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cream cropped mohair sweater
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cream cropped mohair sweater

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cream cropped mohair sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Cream mohair wool cropped sweater with large patch pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's

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Late 20th Century French Pullovers

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Alaia 1980s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of alaia 1980s for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of alaia 1980s includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Alaia 1980s?

On average, alaia 1980s on 1stDibs sell for $1,200, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $42,978 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Azzedine Alaïa for sale on 1stDibs

Master Couturier, King of Cling: legendary fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017) is known by many names, each referring to his unparalleled ability to mold fabric onto the female form in unexpected and radical ways. The Tunisian-born designer spent his entire life in relentless pursuit of a wholly distinctive and most-flattering fit.

“For me, fashion is the body,” said Alaïa. “I make clothes; women make fashion.”

Alaïa is credited with inventing the supermodel through his exclusive fashion shows, the body-con dress — which, quite literally, hugs the body and emphasizes and embraces every curve — and pioneering what industry professionals have taken to calling “slow fashion.” The designer openly rejected empty, of-the-moment fads as well as the structure of biannual seasons and instead took his time, unhurried by press and releasing collections at his own pace. Most importantly, Alaïa was a visionary when it came to traditional notions of femininity and sexuality. At a time when loose, soft silhouettes were the norm, Alaïa’s sexy, waist-cinching hourglass and body-con outfits were shocking.

Alaïa’s “body-conscious clothes,” wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, “seemed a deliberate challenge — throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world.”

While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaïa’s creations today, his origins were remarkably humble.

Born to a farming family, Alaïa always had a creative streak. As a young boy, he would flip through women’s fashion magazines and quickly became interested in the design of women's clothing. He went on to study sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and later worked as a tailor for a dressmaker before he found work creating garments based on Parisian haute couture designs. The combination of his classical training in sculpture and practical experience as a tailor convinced Alaïa that fashion was his calling. In 1957, he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for less than a week before being fired. From there, Alaïa secured a job with Guy Laroche and opened his own maison in the 1970s.

At his core, Alaïa was a couturier who cut and sewed his samples himself. He also experimented with zips, seams, unexpected materials, textures, animal prints and floral patterns like an artist. Today, Alaïa’s clothes look untouched by the passage of time and the various trends that have materialized since their debut; they are as fresh, stylish and stunning as ever. His garments are pop-culture icons in their own right: Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone in 1995’s Clueless, exasperated with a perpetrator holding her at gunpoint, declares, “But this is an Alaïa!”

Vintage Alaïa evening dresses, skirts and other attire continue to influence contemporary designers such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Hervé Léger. Not only are his clothes timeless in their glamour, but they also represent the groundbreaking vision of an artist, one who was known to proclaim, “I am not a designer. I am a couturier.”

Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.