Alaïa 1986 Brown Jersey Sculptural Drape Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exceptional piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early body of work, this 1986 brown jersey skirt showcases the designer’s sculptural approach to silhouette and movement.
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of medium wash denim high waisted jeans by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1986 spring summer runway collection.
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Vintage Leather Mini Skirt in Lime Green, Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Leather mini skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating from 1986. Made in France from soft leather in a vivid lime yellow-green tone, it reflects the sculptural aesthetic the designer became k...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Legging Pants & Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Leggings Pants & Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size S
Black Alaïa Heeled Leather Boots with lace tie up 1986 runway piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1986 runway collection, produced by the Diego Dellavalle workshop, which at the time made footwear for the Alaïa fashion house.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986.
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1986 cropped jacket by Azzedine Alaïa is cut from ecru linen and characterized by a close, tailored fit and minimal surface detail.
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This skirt was created as part of Azzedine Alaia's Spring 1986 collection and is one of the most memorable collections of his career.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1986 Embroidered Navy Blue Shirt Dress Women's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Azzedine Alaïa – Spring/Summer 1986 Embroidered Shirt Dress (Runway Piece) Rare and collectible, this embroidered shirt dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1986 collection was...
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress Condition: good vintage condition, size tag has been removed, tiny pull which is not noticeable when worn.
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Slit at centre back ▪ Matching mini shorts ▪ Size Small ▪ Spr...
Azzedine Alaia Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Black Ensemble 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
This Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017) black Spring ensemble features a new-condition triple-zipper fine-denim bodycon skirt from the iconic 1986 Alaia Paris brass-zipper collection.
Azzedine Alaïa Brown Cotton Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip - Spring/Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A terracotta brown pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to Spring/Summer 1986. Made in France from a heavy 100% cotton, close to denim in weight and feel.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Runway Knit Olive Green Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1986 Runway Knit Dress M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: 100% Wool Color: Olive Green Size: M Made in France F...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA darkest green leather RUNWAY belt with brass hardware
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide dark green leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1986 as seen on the runway.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Bandage Knit Skirt with Lacing, S/S 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this black knit skirt is a defining example of the designer’s sculptural approach to the female form.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a sharply structured Azzedine Alaïa runway jacket from 1986, cut in charcoal wool gabardine.
Collection Jacket Alaïa Vintage "Motorcycle" in Purple Cotton - Show Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
This rare piece is a masterful testimony to Azzedine Alaïa's sculptural genius. From the iconic collection of the summer of 1986, this "motorcycle" style jacket reinterprets the code...
Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia floor-length dress ▪ Charcoal acetate knit ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Turtle-neck ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1986 ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Made in Italy
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection.
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Shiny Copper Tone Sleeveless Bodycon Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa's Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this bodycon dress debuted on the season's runway and is crafted from a shiny copper-tone knit.
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit figure hugging evening dress, A/W 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Metal zip closure at the back - Figure hugging fit - Turtle neck Autumn-Winter 1986
Alaïa Grey Denim Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip- 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A grey denim pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to circa 1986. Made in France from 100% cotton.
$1,050
Abito Alaia
Located in Carnate, IT
Abito Alaia Abito sfilata Primavera/estate 1986 Abito nero in 100% lana Taglia M Chiusura con zip sul dietro Lunghezza spalle 38cm Lunghezza seno 53cm Lunghezza totale 104cm
Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut hooded evening dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Fall-Winter 1986
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Fall-Winter 1986
Azzedine Alai Black Zip Front Lambskin Leather Jacket , Circa 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Azzedine Alai, circa 1986 black leather jacket with Eclaire zipper pulls and hardware with zippered pockets and sleeve cuffs in an antiqued gold-tone finish, notched lapel and fully...
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed collar, long sleeves, contrast stitching throughout, adjustable straps at hem and ...
Alaia 1986 Reissued Blue Denim Cutout Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia Paris Size 40 98% Cotton, 2% Polyurethane 1986 Reissued Design Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed
Alaia Denim Zipper Jacket 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection 1986.
Alaia Rare Leather Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exaggerated sleeves. Circa 1986.
Important Alaia Leather Motorcycle Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 1986 collection.
Azzedine Alaia olive viscose hooded dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare olive green hooded dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1986. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conventional look.
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please let us know if you would like more measurements. Circa 1986. Excellent Condition. Size Medium. Will Fit Today's Size 6-8.
Vintage Alaia SS 1986 Cognac Leather Vented Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cognac leather perforated belt with vented detail at back. From the Spring/Summer 1986 Collection. Marked size 80. Measurements: Length 28"-34"
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 black knitted body con dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 black knitted body con dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: 100% Wool Color: Black Size: FR42 Made in France Azzedine Alaïa was one of the most influential designers...
Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia Cocktail Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Constructed from magenta acetate knit fabric ▪ Body conscious fit ▪ Semi-sheer knee-length skirt with irregular heml...
Azzedine Alaia black acetate halter-neck mini dress, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Spring-Summer 1986
Azzedine Alaia copper acetate bandage skirt and bodysuit, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia copper bandage skirt and bodysuit ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Eight connecting panels ▪ Skin bearing lace-up string fastening ▪ Halterneck bodysuit ▪ Size Small ▪ Sprin...
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1986 black Azzedine Alaia knit hooded "zipper" dress.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Fall Winter 1986 Grey Acetate Knit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa vintage acetate knit top. This top is a version of a dress from the famous 1986 Fall Winter runway collection.
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 apricot acetate knit evening gown with train
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 apricot acetate knit evening gown with train
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS Iconic!
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS Iconic!
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size M Iconic!
Azzedine Alaia copper acetate knit lace-up bandage skirt, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia copper bandage skirt ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Eight connecting panels ▪ Skin bearing lace-up string fastening ▪ Size Small ▪ Spring-Summer 1986
Azzedine Alaia ruby red acetate knit evening maxi dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Fall-Winter 1986
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ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic Azzedine Alaïa denim dress from his Spring 1986 collection.
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Size: Medium (Runs Small)
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Fall-Winter 1986
Azzedine Alaia bronze acetate knit bandage skirt and bodysuit set, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Important Azzedine Alaia acetate-knit skirt and bodysuit set ▪ Fitted bodysuit with criss-cross straps ▪ Bandage knee-length skirt ▪ Open side with lace-up fastening ▪ Size Small...
Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1986 Vintage Halter Backless Fishtail Brown Gown Maxi Dress FR 40 Alaïa brown maxi dress featuring halter neckline, open back, and fishtail hem.
Azzedine Alaia blak leather 7 strand corset belt with gold hardware, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia blak leather 7 strand corset belt with gold hardware Spring-Summer 1986
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986-87 Navy knitted virgin wool bodycon cocktail dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Azzedine Alaïa knitted virgin wool dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 1986-87 - Half zip frontal closure - Turtleneck - Two frontal pocket with zipper closure - Knee-len...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the bodysuit is size M and the skirt is size S Condition: very good vintage condition
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size M Please note the bodysuit is size M and the skirt is missing the size tag.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black B...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black B...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Black...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Backless Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size M and Azzedine Alaia Vintage...
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Azzedine Alaia bronze acetate knit bodysuit and lace up skirt ensemble, S/S 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Iconic collectors piece - Thong bodysuit with crossover straps and snap button closures - High waisted pencil skirt constructed from eight bands of fabric laced together with matc...
Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M Reference: TGAS/C02040 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Collection: Fall 1986 - Runway Material: Vir...
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia beige wool knitted zipper dress from the seminal 1986 collection.
Azzedine Alaia Silk Trench Coat 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Documented: Photographed 1986 by Irving Penn, Oversize 80s style with matching belt.
Alaïa Knit Cardigan-Coat, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
From the iconic 1986 Spring-Summer collection, this vintage Alaia sand knit maxi cardigan-coat features two side pockets.
Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic black wool seamed zipper dress with hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986. Well documented piece.
Alaia Knit Bodysuit & Leggings Set, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Azzedine Alaia knit bodysuit and high waisted leggings size S set. Made in Italy. N.B. : the matching jacket (see pictures 4 & 5) is not included in the set but will soon ...
Iconic Alaia Knit Bandage Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Consisting of a bodysuit and a cut-out skirt, this iconic Alaia design featuring adjustable bandage is nowadays displayed in museums and/or targeted exhibitions. Made in Italy. Pleas...
Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Denim Zipper Dress 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bodice has a relaxed, comfortable fit, and the skirt is straight, tailored, and sexy—a must-have for all Alaia collectors. Alaia Label Size 40 Black Denim 1986 Collection Excel...
Rare Alaïa Runway Printed Day Dress, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Credit photos : Pictures n° 2 & 18 -> unknown models walking down the Alaïa Spring-Summer 1986 fashion show, courtesy of Fondation Alaia.
Beyond Iconic Alaia Knit Bandage Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Consisting of a bodysuit and a cut-out long skirt, this exceptional and iconic Alaïa design featuring adjustable bandage is nowadays displayed in museums and/or targeted exhibitions ...
Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic 1986 Azzedine Alaia black wool stretch hooded dress with zipper design.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 exactly as seen on the runway.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 as seen on the runway.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1986 Open Back Orange Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1986 Open Back Orange Bodysuit Top Size M
Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut hooded evening dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Fall-Winter 1986
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa Rare Runway Coat, Fall/Winter 1986 An exceptionally rare and important example from Azzedine Alaïa’s celebrated Fall/Winter 1986 collection, as seen on the runway and...
Azzedine Alaia navy knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast ▪ Integral hood with scarf ending on one si...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Off-white, densely knit wool cardigan sweater jacket with brass zippers and ribbed trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986, exactly as seen on the runway.
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
$19,821
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
John Galliano F/W 1989 "Nancy Cunard" Documented High Neck Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Documented on the runway Features a flared hem, Floor length Size UK8
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt
Located in Carnate, IT
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt. Beige-tone tartan with fringe hem, size 44, zip closure at the back, waist 42 cm, hips 50 cm, length 95 cm, 100% wool
Christian Dior By John Galliano 2000s Watermelon Pink Ruched Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Christian Dior evening gown by John Galliano, from the mid-2000s, is crafted in silk chiffon in a vivid watermelon pink. Galliano’s hand is evident in the sensual draping and ro...
$2,939
Size: Pants UK 8 / Jacket UK 8-10.
AW 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Pinstriped Blazer Pant Trouser Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn / Winter 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Suit by Tom Ford. Featuring an impeccably tailored pinstriped blazer and complimenting mid-rise matching pant. The suit features a d...
Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Lace-Hem Midi Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A body-con midi dress in black stretch fabric with a large white polka dot print, cut close to the body with a square neckline and fine ruffle detail at the shoulder straps. The hem ...
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
Ivory long silk dress with threads embroideries and top-stitching Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory long silk dress with threads embroideries and top-stitching . The lining composition is probably rayon or acetate. Button covered with fabric closure on the middle front and on...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Herve Leger Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Silk Wrap Top Blouse Italian 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival Roberto Cavalli silk wrap top from the celebrated 2006 collection, embodying the designer’s unmistakable bohemian glamour and sensual Italian craftsmanship. C...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
Thierry Mugler Phenomenal Rare 1985/86 Faux Fur Coat Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. ...
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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