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
$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
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features
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
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
$1,200
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
$1,246
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
$664Sale Price|20% Off
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1980's navy knitted tiered ruffles plunge neck dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1980's navy knitted tiered ruffles plunge neck dress Reference: TGAS/C01665
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This very rare Azzedine Alaïa ensemble from the late 1980's is made in deep brown deerskin suede
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
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
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
1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
silhouette that defined Alaïa’s late 1980s outerwear, blending masculine trench vocabulary with his signature
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Claret Red Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
In very good condition with one small repair near the seam on the hip, please note photos 1980S
1980s Azzedine Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Vintage 80s One Piece Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black stretch velvet one piece bodysuit! No one ever made bodysuits as
1980s Azzedine Alaia Black Dolman Sleeve Vintage 80s Mini Dress or Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress or sweater tunic! Incredible design by the body
1980s Azzedine Alaia White Pique Cotton Vintage 80s Cropped Blazer Jacket Size 2
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless vintage 80s AZZEDINE ALAIA stark white pique cotton double breasted crop blazer jacket
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Blue & Black Rayon Blend Knit High-Waisted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Blue & Black Rayon Blend Knit High-Waisted Skirt
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Navy Blue Rayon Jersey Body-Con Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Navy Blue Rayon Jersey Body-Con Cocktail Dress
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With Di
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia taged size S 1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Russet Brown Rayon Jersey Iconic Low Cut Dress With Cowl
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Russet Brown Rayon Jersey Iconic Low Cut Dress With Cowl
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
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
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
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
1980'S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Animal Print Cotton Oversized Dress With Faux Bra-
Located in New York, NY
1980'S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Animal Print Cotton Oversized Dress With Faux Bra-Top And Wrap Jacket
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black worsted gabardine wool RUNWAY skirt with seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
from Alaïa’s early 1980's, when he was first establishing the sculptural, body-conscious aesthetic that
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
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
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
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
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
’s innovative knitwear of the 1980's, this design merges architectural construction with sensuality, making it a
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress
1980S ALAIA Black Viscose & Nylon Knit Romper Wrap Skirt Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1980S ALAIA Black Viscose & Nylon Knit Romper Wrap Skirt Ensemble
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Ochre Rayon Blend Knit Body-Con Micro Mini Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Ochre Rayon Blend Knit Body-Con Micro Mini Skirt
Unavailable|$3,995
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
Unavailable|$450
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
Unavailable|$195
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
Unavailable|$850
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
Unavailable|$1,190
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
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
Unavailable|$625
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
Unavailable|$2,500
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
Azzedine Alaia Oxblood Leather Bronze Appliquéd Grommets Gloves, Circa: 1980's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Azzedine Alia, Circa: 1980's oxblood leather gloves with bronze appliquéd grommets. Length: 10
Unavailable|$450
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.
Azzedine Alai Plum Leather Gloves with Gold-Tone Grommets, Circa: 1980's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Azzedine Alaïa plum leather gloves with gold-tone grommets. Length: 10" Width: 5"
Unavailable|$900
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
Unavailable|$570
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
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Zipper Denim Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Denim Coat Dress Azzedine Alaia denim dress featuring
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
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
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
Sold|$1,600
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
Sold|$750
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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