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.
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.
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
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
Sold|$2,200
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
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
Sold|$675
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
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
Sold|$299
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Sold|$900
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Rare 1980's Multicolor Pattern Dress S The measurements are goven un stretched
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.
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.
Sold|$599
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
Sold|$1,595
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
Sold|$1,525
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
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
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
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
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
Sold|$1,000
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
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
Sold|$975
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
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
Sold|$525
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
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
Sold|$1,200
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
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
Rare Azzedine Alaia Camouflage Printed Oversized Shirt 1980's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in W1, GB
Rare Azzadine Alaia cotton camouflage printed oversized shirt from the 1980's. Marked a French
Sold|$295
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
Sold|$600
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
Sold|$2,997
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
Sold|$3,033
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...
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
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Gold and Black Rayon Knit Long Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Gold & Black Bodycon Knitted Long Sleeve Dress, c. 1986 Estimated Size: UK
1980s Azzedine Alaia Vintage Jacket in Black Leather Made in France Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Alaia black leather oversized jacket was made in France in the late 1980's and is
1980s Alaia Vintage Mustard Marigold Dress With a Full Skirt Size 10 French 42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous full skirt cotton dress designed by Azzedine Alaia Paris and it is in excellent
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
Sold|$920
1980s Alaïa Leather Jacket
Located in Paris, IDF
AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket. Special short and large cut with a perfect leather, feminine
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
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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