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1980s Alaia Red Leather Grommeted Gauntlet Gloves
1980s Alaia Red Leather Grommeted Gauntlet Gloves

1980s Alaia Red Leather Grommeted Gauntlet Gloves

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1980s Alaia red leather grommeted gauntlet gloves. Stamped Alaia. Size 7/7 1/4 Made in France.

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1980s French Gloves

1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress
1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress

1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Palest pink stretch jersey dress by Azzedine Alaia from the 1980s. The seams follow and outline

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Grey Double Breasted Blazer circa 1980s
Alaia Grey Double Breasted Blazer circa 1980s

Alaia Grey Double Breasted Blazer circa 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a grey blazer by Azzedine Alaia c. 1980s. It features invisible zippered hip pockets at

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1980s Blazers

1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat
1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat

1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Azzedine Alaia. This piece captures the hey day pf the over-sized, voluminous movement of the 1980s

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1980s Coats

Rare 1980s Chocolate Azzedine Alaia Knit Sweater
Rare 1980s Chocolate Azzedine Alaia Knit Sweater

Rare 1980s Chocolate Azzedine Alaia Knit Sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Azzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work from

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1980s Sweaters

1980s Alaia Leather Cut Out Belt 65
1980s Alaia Leather Cut Out Belt 65

1980s Alaia Leather Cut Out Belt 65

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Wonderful, early Alaia leather belt with his signature but out design making a dramatic pattern

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1980s Belts

Alaia Dark Brown Leather Jacket Bicolour Lining 1980s
Alaia Dark Brown Leather Jacket Bicolour Lining 1980s

Alaia Dark Brown Leather Jacket Bicolour Lining 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, DE

Azzedine Alaia dark brown leather jacket from 1980's. Lace detail hem and collar, front zip closure

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1980s French Jackets

Alaïa Grey Wool Vintage Skirt, 1980s
Alaïa Grey Wool Vintage Skirt, 1980s

Alaïa Grey Wool Vintage Skirt, 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Alaïa high-waist wool skirt in mud grey color. It features a straight-cut, embossed tubular seams

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1980s Skirts

Alaia Ribbed Knit Dress and Cardigan circa 1980s
Alaia Ribbed Knit Dress and Cardigan circa 1980s

Alaia Ribbed Knit Dress and Cardigan circa 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a bodycon dress and cardigan by Azzedine Alaia c. 1980s. It's made from from a stretch

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1980s Italian Casual Dresses

Alaïa Houndstooth Wool Vintage Suit, 1980s
Alaïa Houndstooth Wool Vintage Suit, 1980s

Alaïa Houndstooth Wool Vintage Suit, 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Black and white houndstooth motif on this Alaïa jacket-and-skirt suit, 100% wool, full of strong

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1980s Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s
Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s

Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brindisi, Bt

The Azzedine Alaia leather jacket is an iconic piece from the vintage 1980s. This bolero-style

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1980s French Bolero Jackets

1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress
1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress

1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Iconic mini tank dress from the great Alaia. His forte is the ability to cut garments that cling

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1980s Clothing

1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set
1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set

1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

padded shoulders. The cardigan is tagged a vintage Alaia small and the dress a medium Dress Bust: 14

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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set
1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set

1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

cardigan is tagged a vintage Alaia small and the dress a medium Dress Bust: 14-17" flat across from

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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Azzadine Alaia Python Motorcycle Jacket & Fishtail Dress
1980s Azzadine Alaia Python Motorcycle Jacket & Fishtail Dress

1980s Azzadine Alaia Python Motorcycle Jacket & Fishtail Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

This dress & Jacket are two of 40 pieces showcased and provided by Shrimpton Couture for Fashion Television 25th Anniversary party's 25 year Retrospective Catwalk show!

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1980s Clothing

1980s Alaia Olive Leather Bustle Back Coat or Dress
1980s Alaia Olive Leather Bustle Back Coat or Dress

1980s Alaia Olive Leather Bustle Back Coat or Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing Azzedine Alaia leather coat that you could potentially wear as a dress too! It is cut to

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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Alaia
Alaia

Alaia

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Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Azzedine Alaia Rare 1980's Multicolor Pattern Dress S The measurements are goven un stretched

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1980s French Day Dresses

Unic 1980s Alaia Dark Brown Wool Jersey Sophisticated Day Dress
Unic 1980s Alaia Dark Brown Wool Jersey Sophisticated Day Dress

Unic 1980s Alaia Dark Brown Wool Jersey Sophisticated Day Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

Perfect dress for the seaon, in wool jersey and lovely drapé effect with a wrap around attach to the dress ending by a vinyl leather belt.

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Alaia Early 1980s
Alaia Early 1980s

Alaia Early 1980s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pointelle knit maxi dress, body hugging classic of the master.
Drawstring around neckline.
Former property of a french model and actress.

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20th Century Italian Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat. Mint condition. Half belt. Fully lined. Double breasted

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1980s French Coats

Azzedine Alaïa Fringe Detail Jacket
Azzedine Alaïa Fringe Detail Jacket

Azzedine Alaïa Fringe Detail Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaïa Jacket Vintage Circa late 1980's or early 1990's Made in Italy Brown Mint green

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Late 20th Century Italian Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted  Jacket Coat
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted  Jacket Coat

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular 1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat. 100% wool. Fitted waist line

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1980s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black Pencil Skirt
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black Pencil Skirt

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black Pencil Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, ON

Azzedine Alaia vintage 1980's fitted skirt. Fabric is black cotton and has triangular elastic

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1980s French Skirts

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rich navy-blue Alaïa sleeveless silk velvet gown is crafted in Italy from silk with a high

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAIA tan cotton seamed dress with full skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA tan cotton seamed dress with full skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA tan cotton seamed dress with full skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Very rare tan cotton flared dress with full skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaïa 1980s Brown Leather Double-Breasted Jacket
Alaïa 1980s Brown Leather Double-Breasted Jacket

Alaïa 1980s Brown Leather Double-Breasted Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaïa 1980s Brown Leather Double-Breasted Jacket Vintage; circa 1980s Brown / Tan / Camel Doubled

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1980s French Jackets

Alaia 1980's Backless Dress
Alaia 1980's Backless Dress

Alaia 1980's Backless Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Azzedine Alaia Nude Flouncy Low Back Dress In a nude color with a rib pattern, semi sheer. It

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Pencil Skirt with Pockets Size 4.
Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Pencil Skirt with Pockets Size 4.

Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Pencil Skirt with Pockets Size 4.

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Azzedine Alaia 1980s black pencil skirt with pockets is labeled a size 6 but fits more like an US

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Alaia 1980s Backless Mini Dress
Alaia 1980s Backless Mini Dress

Alaia 1980s Backless Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Ultra adorable 1980s Alaia mini dress. Semi-sheer ribbed cotton with plunging neckline + draped

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1980s Day Dresses

Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood
Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood

Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Rare 1980's Azzedine Alaia hooded coat. In the 1980's Alaia was known for dressing Grace Jones

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1980's Alaia Batwing Jacket
1980's Alaia Batwing Jacket

1980's Alaia Batwing Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage jacket was designed by Azzedine Alaia and retailed at Bergdorf Goodman. It is made of

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1980s French Jackets

Alaia Aubergine Cardigan Circa 1980's
Alaia Aubergine Cardigan Circa 1980's

Alaia Aubergine Cardigan Circa 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, DE

Azzedine Alaia aubergine colour cardigan with front button closure, dating to the early 1980's

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1980s French Cardigans

Azzedine Alaia Fitted Velvet Jacket 1980's
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Velvet Jacket 1980's

Azzedine Alaia Fitted Velvet Jacket 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in W1, GB

An early Azzedine Alaia black cotton velvet jacket from the 1980's. Marked a French size 36

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1980s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Leather Gloves Circa 1980's
Azzedine Alaia Leather Gloves Circa 1980's

Azzedine Alaia Leather Gloves Circa 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Azzedine Alaia, circa 1980's red leather gloves with studded grommets in a V formation. Retailed

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1980s French Gloves

1980s Alaïa Brown Suede Skirt
1980s Alaïa Brown Suede Skirt

1980s Alaïa Brown Suede Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Alaïa Brown Suede Skirt. Brown suede skirt with flared back. Zipper and button closure on the

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1980s Skirts

Alaia 5 Button Blazer circa 1980s
Alaia 5 Button Blazer circa 1980s

Alaia 5 Button Blazer circa 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black wool blazer by Azzedine Alaia c. 1980s. It features two front waist pockets and a

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1980s French Blazers

Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat
Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat

Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

Wool dark brown Alaia longue cape or overcoat with large collar that can be wear as a hood, or on

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1980s French Capes

1980s Alaia Iconic Denim Motorcycle Dress
1980s Alaia Iconic Denim Motorcycle Dress

1980s Alaia Iconic Denim Motorcycle Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

Edgy cut that flatters the trim waist and perfectly proportioned skirt. The long diagonal front zipper works both ways allowing one to add a slit if they prefer. This is a rare piece...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black Wool Bodycon Dress circa 1980s
Alaia Black Wool Bodycon Dress circa 1980s

Alaia Black Wool Bodycon Dress circa 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a body con dress by Azzedine Alaia circa 1980s. It is made from black wool and features

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA Vintage Sheer Lace Insert Dress
ALAIA Vintage Sheer Lace Insert Dress

ALAIA Vintage Sheer Lace Insert Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful black dress with sheer lace inserts from Azzedine Alaia. Late 1980's French size 38

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Alaïa Leather Jacket
1980s Alaïa Leather Jacket

1980s Alaïa Leather Jacket

Located in Paris, IDF

AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket. Special short and large cut with a perfect leather, feminine

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1980s French Bolero Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Velvet Mini Dress in Deep Burgundy
Azzedine Alaia Velvet Mini Dress in Deep Burgundy

Azzedine Alaia Velvet Mini Dress in Deep Burgundy

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa burgundy velvet dress from 1980s-1990s. Spectacularly structured mini dress with

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1990s Mini Dress

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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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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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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.