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Alaia 1985

Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition
Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition

Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early Paris years, this 1985 wool dress exemplifies the designer’s sculptural tailoring and provocative edge.

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1980s French Formal Wear

Alaïa coat by Azzedine Alaïa circa 1985
Alaïa coat by Azzedine Alaïa circa 1985

Alaïa coat by Azzedine Alaïa circa 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Azzedine Alaïa.

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1980s Italian Coats

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

. ▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1985 ▪ Fabric: Viscose ▪ Size: Medium ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm /...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A very rare black linen dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring 1985. This dress is cut with his characteristic focus on the body.

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A very rare off-white linen dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring 1985. This dress is cut with his characteristic focus on the body.

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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

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, deep drop shaped basque, style lines and back vent, finished with a top-stitched highl...

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20th Century Skirts

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Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985
Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

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Size: 38 (France) - 6 (US) / 10 (UK)

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Motorcycle Zipper Dress. This striking piece by Azzedine Alaia was crafted for the 1985 Autumn / Winter Collection.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Alaïa Spring Summer 1985 runway documented Buttermilk Skirt Suit
Alaïa Spring Summer 1985 runway documented Buttermilk Skirt Suit

Alaïa Spring Summer 1985 runway documented Buttermilk Skirt Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A standout from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1985 runway collection featuring a refined, yet sculptural aesthetic.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985
Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985

Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring / Summer 1985 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Ivory suit with high-waisted trouser and cropped jacket with signature curved seam sleeves

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1985 Vintage Plunged Cutout Bodycon Beige Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1985 Vintage Plunged Cutout Bodycon Beige Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1985 Vintage Plunged Cutout Bodycon Beige Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1985 Vintage Plunged Cutout Bodycon Beige Mini Dress Size S Condition: Very good vintage condition

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1980s Day Dresses

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded kimono coat with print by Christoph Von Weyhe
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded kimono coat with print by Christoph Von Weyhe

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded kimono coat with print by Christoph Von Weyhe

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, abstract-printed kimono with large hood and wrap around pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia with artwork by Christoph Von Weyhe dating to 1985 as seen on the runway.

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1990s French Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA snakeskin belt
AZZEDINE ALAIA snakeskin belt

AZZEDINE ALAIA snakeskin belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Taupe snakeskin belt from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Size 70. Made in France. Very good condition.

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1980s French Belts

ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat
ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat

ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Incredibly shaped, corset jacket from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Softest corrugated velvet fabric!

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1980s French Coats

AZZEDINE ALAIA sleek asymmetrical black leather belt
AZZEDINE ALAIA sleek asymmetrical black leather belt

AZZEDINE ALAIA sleek asymmetrical black leather belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous black calfskin leather belt from Alaia. Ca. 1985. FR 75. Belt holes fall at 27", 28", 29", 30", and 31".

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Late 20th Century French Berets

AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather and grommited belt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather and grommited belt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather and grommited belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very early black patent leather belt with silver grommets from Alaia. Ca. 1985. French size 70. Best suited for a 26-29" waist.

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1980s French Belts

very rare 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown Alligator messenger bag
very rare 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown Alligator messenger bag

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 fits a laptop).

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Azzedine ALAÏA Documented Ivory Wool Knit Runway Cardigan Jacket, F/W 1984-85
Azzedine ALAÏA Documented Ivory Wool Knit Runway Cardigan Jacket, F/W 1984-85

Azzedine ALAÏA Documented Ivory Wool Knit Runway Cardigan Jacket, F/W 1984-85

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Munich, DE

The design became so iconic that Maison Alaïa re-issued the cardigan from the archives as the "Alaïa Edition 1985 Shawl Collar Jacket" for its Fall/Winter 2018 collection.

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1980s Italian Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa, 1985 A rare black long sleeve gown from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1985 collection, made in his signature stretch knit.

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress ref: Azzedine Alaïa with Frederique van der Wal: Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, February 1986

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Documented denim jacket with brass zip closures from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985. Labeled a French size 38".

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1980s French Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Exceptionally rare black wool coat designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the 1985 runway collection. This sculptural piece demonstrates Alaïa’s celebrated command of proportion and structur...

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Cream wool cardigan sweater with shawl neckline, fringed trim and patch pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985. Labeled a size S although this will fit a many sizes due to oversi...

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1980s Italian Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Charcoal, cropped, wool cardigan sweater with shawl neckline and patch pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985. This is a very well documented piece.

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1980s Italian Jackets

Azzedine Alaia cream knit wool cardigan with zipper, fw 1985
Azzedine Alaia cream knit wool cardigan with zipper, fw 1985

Azzedine Alaia cream knit wool cardigan with zipper, fw 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia cream knit wool cardigan with zipper Fall-winter 1985

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1980s French Cardigans

An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990

An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985-1990 France Beautiful Blazer Jacket in flexible brown leather from Azzedine Alaïa, iconic piece of Collection, dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia cotton coat dress with César Baldaccini print, ss 1985
Azzedine Alaia cotton coat dress with César Baldaccini print, ss 1985

Azzedine Alaia cotton coat dress with César Baldaccini print, ss 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia multicoloured cotton coat dress ▪ Wide short sleeves ▪ Button-up front ▪ Voluminous pleated ankle length skirt ▪ 2 side pockets ▪ 2 front flap pockets ▪ 2 ties a...

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1980s French Day Dresses

S/S 1985 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Runway Documented Taupe Smooth Leather Waist Belt
S/S 1985 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Runway Documented Taupe Smooth Leather Waist Belt

S/S 1985 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Runway Documented Taupe Smooth Leather Waist Belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Munich, DE

Width: 6 cm – 2.4" Length: 88 cm – 34.6" Holes from: 69 to 79 cm – 27.2" to 31.1" Estimated size: S Reference Photo: Model on the Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1985 runway.

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1980s French Belts

Azzedine Alaïa 1980’s Peach Knit Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaïa 1980’s Peach Knit Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaïa 1980’s Peach Knit Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Manchester, GB

Alaïa c.1985-89 knit dress in peach/salmon wool with button front, fitted waist and padded shoulders.

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1980s European Mini Dresses

Film Documented F/W 1984/85 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Black Smooth Leather Waist Belt
Film Documented F/W 1984/85 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Black Smooth Leather Waist Belt

Film Documented F/W 1984/85 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS Black Smooth Leather Waist Belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Munich, DE

Crafted in France from smooth black leather, this rare Fall/Winter 1984/1985 AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS belt is designed with a wide strap with tonal black stitching that elegantly wraps a...

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1980s French Belts

S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini Print Button-Up
S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini Print Button-Up

S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini Print Button-Up

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S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini Print Button-Up

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini "Impression Compression" Collection printed cotton button-up.

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1980s Blouses

A/W 1985 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Bodysuit and Stirrup Pant Set
A/W 1985 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Bodysuit and Stirrup Pant Set

A/W 1985 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Bodysuit and Stirrup Pant Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1985 Azzedine Alaia black stretch wool bodysuit and stirrup pant set.

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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with full skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with full skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with full skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Beautifully seamed jet black leather coat from Azzedine Alaia dating to winter of 1985/1986. Very flattering fit.

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Alaia Vintage Alpaca & Wool Ribbed Knit Crop Sweater, 1985
Alaia Vintage Alpaca & Wool Ribbed Knit Crop Sweater, 1985

Alaia Vintage Alpaca & Wool Ribbed Knit Crop Sweater, 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A rare and chic vintage womens Azzedine Alaia cropped jumper from the 1985 Autumn Winter collection.

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Jersey City, NJ

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Located in Zürich, CH

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Alaia 1985 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary alaia 1985 for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a alaia 1985 may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Alaia 1985?

Prices for a alaia 1985 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $513 and can go as high as $5,389, while, on average they fetch $1,691.

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

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.

Questions About Azzedine Alaïa

  • 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.