1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black cropped leather jacket with single button closure from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black cropped leather jacket with single button closure from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980
Sold|$2,750
very rare 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare faux leopard fur coat from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. French size 40, which
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather motorcycle jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Alaia dating to the 1980's. French size 40. Measues approximately: shoulder 17", bust 37", waist 30
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier halter top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black denim bustier halter top with gold topstiching and back buckle from Azzedine Alaia dating to
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe leather belt with shells
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare taupe leather belt with seashells from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA flecked dress with brass zipper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful black flecked knit dress with brass zipper designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA apricot dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzediene Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a french size 40. Button front closure. Made in France. Very
early 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA structred and seamed suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking seamed skirt suit from Alaia dating to the 1980's. Corseted jacket with uniquely placed
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA wide black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual seamed black leather corset belt designed by Azzedine Alaia during the 1980s. French size
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red wool sweater with silver clips
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
dating to the 1980's. Excellent condition
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise knit linen cropped top & skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a size small. Made in Italy. Very good condition.
early 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA muted teal gabardine wrap jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Muted teal wrap gabardine jacket with kimono style sleeves belted waist from Azzedine Alaia dating
very rare 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown Alligator messenger bag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Supple Alligator skin messenger bag from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Very clean design. Large in size (easily
very early 1980's Azzedine Alaia taupe dress with open back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
the early 1980's. Fits a US 4. Bust measure about 32" and waist measure 27". Length is about 50". Made
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
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
Sold|$5,400
Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black hooded cape featuring an
Sold|$3,800
Alaia Sheer Backless Dress, 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980s Backless Sheer Alaia Dress, skirt is opaque, only the top panel is sheer.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with open V shaped back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black mini dress with open V shaped back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Can
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA blue cotton bustier dress with full button back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
dating to the 1980's. Labeled a French size 38 however this would best fit a modern day French 36
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized boucle wool coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Coat is labeled a French size 38 however it is very oversized so it
Sold|$1,275
1980s Alaïa Khaki Lambskin Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This desirable tawny lamb skin jacket with laser cut detail is by French designer Alaïa and is in
Sold|$1,688
1980s Alaia Fitted Pencil Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully cut and engineered to shape and flatter the curves of the female form to their finest.
Sold|$795
Azzedine Alaia red knit dress, 1980s
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
1980's VACHER for AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather belt with zipper detail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
the 1980's. French size 70, which best fits a 25-28.5" waist. Approximate measurements: belt holes
Sold|$288
1980S ALAIA Navy Rayon Knit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S ALAIA Navy Rayon Knit Top
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep plum wool coat with unique buckles at back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
dating to the mid 1980's. No size is indicated however due to the oversized cut this coat can be worn by
Early 1980s Alaia Black Leather Cropped Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Edgy Alaia cropped jacket in black leather from the early 1980's. Alaia is best known for his body
Vintage 1980s Alaia Grey Double-Breasted Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia grey, black & white cotton tiny check suit featuring a double breasted
1980s Vintage Forest Green Alaïa Wool Sweater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Forest green wool sweater dress by Alaia. Mock neck. Long sleeves. Back button
Vintage Alaia Blue Velvet Button Front Gown 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia navy blue velvet button front jacket-style gown featuring a fitted bodice
1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress
1980s Alaia Black Wool Dress with Butterfly Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely soft wool dress with a ribbed crew neckline and V-shaped lowish back. The butterfly sleeves narrow at the cuff and of a thicker wool for accentuation, as is the bottom of the ...
Azzedine Alaia turquoise nylon dress with full skirt, 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Turquoise nylon dress with full skirt dating designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's
1980s Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
Alaia Olive green fitted side front button jacket 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia olive green fitted side front button jacket 1980s...Raglan sleeve jacket has a deep neckline
Azzedine Alaïa Blue Velvet Fitted Frock Style Jacket 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaïa blue velvet fitted frock style jacket from the 1980s. A beautiful jacket that
Rare Azzedine Alaia-Caron Cherry denim skirt suit with lace back skirt 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia denim skirt suit with lace back skirt 1980s...Retailed at Caron Cherry in Miami the
Sold|$3,800
Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top
Sold|$1,005
Black Alaia Leather Tailored Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black leather tailored jacket by Alaia. Circa the 1980s. Notched lapel. Long
AZZEDINE ALAIA ruched black suede skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black suede skirt with rushing from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a size 40
AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed leather skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Uniquely seamed jet black leather skirt with zippers from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's
AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe oversized linen cropped sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark taupe linen oversized sweater in cropped length from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA metallic camouflage bag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Approximate measurements: 9" tall by 7" wide by 3" deep
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
as Dior, Guy Laroche, and Mugler before starting his own ready-to-wear-line in the 1980s. Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA chartruese leather belt with cut-out
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Chartreuse leather belt with cut-out from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a French
AZZEDINE ALAIA ultra mini leather skirt with buckles
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique lambskin ultra mini skirt with amazing buckle detail from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
powerful and feminine. An important runway example from Alaïa’s late 1980's collections, when his work
ALAIA Size 8 Olive Khaki PLeated High Rise Shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980's ALAIA high rise short shorts come in silk blend twill with a pleated front and
Alaia Black Suede fitted waist Jacket with side pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black suede jacket by Alaia, from the 1980's. The jacket has two open front pockets, one
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy gabardine coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
to the 1980's. Darting at waistline for a flattering fit. Best suited for a US size 4/6. Fully lined
ALAIA black pin stripe blazer and mini skirt set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s ALAIA black wool gabardine fitted blazer and pleated mini skirt. Size : 4/ Bust : 34"
AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe linen knit dress with cut out back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
the early 1980's. Size 'S'. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
80's AZZEDINE ALAIA black & purple leather belt with metal studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and purple leather belt with gunmetal studs from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980
AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool suit with seamed jacket & A-line skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic sculptured black wool suit from Azzedine Alaia dating to the mid 1980's. Jacket front
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Beige Cotton Blend Oversized Slouchy Sweater
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Beige Cotton Blend Oversized Slouchy Sweater
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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