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Alaia 1987

AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat

AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat

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Size: FR 38 (slim through waist)

AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A rare 1987 Azzedine Alaia runway coat in a soft lighter weight wool-blend fabric, cut with the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

1987 Alaia Green Fleck Tweed Riding Suit
1987 Alaia Green Fleck Tweed Riding Suit

1987 Alaia Green Fleck Tweed Riding Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This is a beautifully tailored riding suit from Alaïa’s renowned 1987 collection which featured

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit
1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit

1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This is a super sassy and figure hugging Alaia long sleeve blended knit bodysuit from the renowned

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1980s French Loungewear

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black suede ankle boots designed by Azzedine Alaia for the Fall 1987 runway. Made in soft, matte

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Late 20th Century Italian Shoes

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, abstract textured, net, button up shirt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to winter of

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1980s French Blouses

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black worsted gabardine wool RUNWAY skirt with seams
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black worsted gabardine wool RUNWAY skirt with seams

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black worsted gabardine wool RUNWAY skirt with seams

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely rare black skirt from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall/Winter 1987 collection. Constructed in jet

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1980s French Skirts

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AZZEDINE ALAIA sage green asymmetrical belt
AZZEDINE ALAIA sage green asymmetrical belt

AZZEDINE ALAIA sage green asymmetrical belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous unworn asymmetrical belt from Alaia 1987. Beautiful antique silver hardware. Size 65. Best

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1980s French Belts

Rare Alaia Emerald Green Evening Dress, Circa 1987
Rare Alaia Emerald Green Evening Dress, Circa 1987

Rare Alaia Emerald Green Evening Dress, Circa 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare Alaia dress from the year 1987. The dress is in a beautiful emerald green, features

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia ivory summer shirt dress, ss 1987
Azzedine Alaia ivory summer shirt dress, ss 1987

Azzedine Alaia ivory summer shirt dress, ss 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia button-up dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Constructed from an ivory crinkled

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaïa Belted Jacket with Metal Buttons S/S 1987
Alaïa Belted Jacket with Metal Buttons S/S 1987

Alaïa Belted Jacket with Metal Buttons S/S 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring/ Summer 1987 Alaïa Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage

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1980s Jackets

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat is labeled a

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia taupe embossed suede cropped bolero jacket, ss 1987
Azzedine Alaia taupe embossed suede cropped bolero jacket, ss 1987

Azzedine Alaia taupe embossed suede cropped bolero jacket, ss 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia taupe suede copped bolero jacket ▪ Embossed pattern throughout ▪ Shawl lapel ▪

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1980s Italian Jackets

Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt
Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt

Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Manchester, GB

Alaïa Spring/Summer 1987 runway black shirt dress with bustle style skirt. Made from rayon cupro

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1980s European Casual Dresses

Alaia tweed pant suit, AW 1987
Alaia tweed pant suit, AW 1987

Alaia tweed pant suit, AW 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia pant suit constructed in wool tweed, Autumn-Winter 1987. High waisted cigarette pants with

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Tan tweed riding jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1987. French size 38. Approximate

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1980s French Jackets

1987 Alaia Runway Documented Pewter Swimsuit
1987 Alaia Runway Documented Pewter Swimsuit

1987 Alaia Runway Documented Pewter Swimsuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This important spring / summer 1987 runway documented Alaïa swimsuit is tailored from a stretch

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1980s Italian Swimwear

Alaia emerald green evening dress, c. 1987
Alaia emerald green evening dress, c. 1987

Alaia emerald green evening dress, c. 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

An Alaia emerald green knit evening dress from the year 1987. The dress features a pointed collar

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987
important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987

important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A rare bondage bra by Alaia from the 1980s in a black viscose. Size Small Reference Image

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1980s French Bras

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer black dress
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer black dress

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer black dress

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Size: marked a M but fits XS/S

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer black dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, semi-sheer dress with spaghetti straps and flounced hemline designed by Azzedine Alaia

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket with silk lining and extra long straps

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1980s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia gold printed silk evening dress, ss 1987
Azzedine Alaia gold printed silk evening dress, ss 1987

Azzedine Alaia gold printed silk evening dress, ss 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaïa evening dress ▪ Gold abstract printed silk ▪ Plunging neckline ▪ Drawstring

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA midnight blue silk tiered halter dress
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA midnight blue silk tiered halter dress

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA midnight blue silk tiered halter dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Alaia dating to 1987. Fits a size 2-6. Length is approximately 35". Single hook closure with ties to

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAÏA F/W 1987 Runway Vintage Wool Corset Suit
ALAÏA F/W 1987 Runway Vintage Wool Corset Suit

ALAÏA F/W 1987 Runway Vintage Wool Corset Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Breathtaking vintage two piece tailored suit by Azzedine Alaïa. This is from his Fall Winter 1987

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer brown runway dress
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer brown runway dress

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer brown runway dress

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Size: no size label, best fits XS/S

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY semi-sheer brown runway dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Alaia dating to spring of 1987 as seen on the runway in white and most recently on Bella Hadid. Dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia charcoal wool double breasted jumpsuit, A/W 1987
Azzedine Alaia charcoal wool double breasted jumpsuit, A/W 1987

Azzedine Alaia charcoal wool double breasted jumpsuit, A/W 1987

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia charcoal wool double breasted jumpsuit in the style of a suit Autumn-Winter 1987

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1980s French Jumpsuits

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat best fits a

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1980s French Coats

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat is labeled a

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1980s French Coats

Alaia crocodile heels
Alaia crocodile heels

Alaia crocodile heels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

tracking number Photo: Naomi Campbell & Azzedine Alaïa by Arthur Elgort, 1987

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1990s European Shoes

AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf
AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf

AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Ensemble best fits a size medium. Made in Italy. Very good condition ( a few

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Alaia 1987 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia 1987 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect alaia 1987 may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding a alaia 1987 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Alaia 1987?

On average, a alaia 1987 on 1stDibs sells for $3,689, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.”

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