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
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
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
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
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
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
$495
Size: FR 40 (fits small)
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
Azzedine Alaia grey knitted wool skirt with leather harness, fw 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Presenting a captivating Alaia grey knitted wool high waist figure-hugging skirt from the autumn
$950
Size: fits a US 2-4
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA 'Basque' runway skirt with artwork by Christoph von Weyhe
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare Azzedine Alaïa “Basque” skirt from the Fall/Winter 1987 runway collection is a striking
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Bustier Cutout Back Gold Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bustier Cutout Back Gold Bodysuit Swimsuit Please note size tag has been
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
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
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
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
Azzedine Alaia black spandex knit bondage bra, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black spandex knit bondage bra Spring-Summer 1987
Azzedine Alaia marroon spanex knit bondage bra top, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia marroon spandex knit bondage bra top. Spring-Summer 1987
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
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat is
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 ▪
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Bustier Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Sexy Open Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit All Eyes on Alaïa For the last
Azzedine Alaia knitted wool pencil skirt with black leather harness, a / w 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia knitted wool pencil skirt with black leather harness Autumn-Winter 1987
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top Size: M Condition
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987/1991 Runway Campaign Wrap Bra Top & Shorts 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987/1991 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top and Denim Shorts 2
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
ALAIA Vintage 1987 black hooded spiral zip around fitted wool dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage 1987 black hooded spiral zip around fitted wool dress M AZZEDINE ALAIA VINTAGE FROM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage 1987 Azzedine Alaia Documented Golden Print Silk Backless Halter Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic golden marble print silk dress from Azzedine Alaia's 1987 Spring-Summer collection. The
Alaia crocodile heels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
tracking number Photo: Naomi Campbell & Azzedine Alaïa by Arthur Elgort, 1987
Vintage 1987 Cher Witches of Eastwick Movie-Worn Alaia Lace Up Skirt & Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa, Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking ensemble worn by Cher for her role in the 1987 Warner Brothers production of Witches
Sold
Size: See Description
1987 Azzedine Alaia 4Pc Shorts Skirt Bustier Jacket Christophe Von Weyhe Print
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptionally rare ensemble by Azzedine Alaia from 1987 that includes 4 pieces. The
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
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
$549Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
2000 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute RUNWAY dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 runway dress has a utilitarian, almost parachute-like feel. It’s made in an olive drab fabric. The neckline is gathered and held up by halter-sty...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
Size: IT 42
1990 MARTIN MARGIELA Deni Cler cigarette sleeve blazer RUNWAY jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
MARTIN MARGIELA A blue/gray wool blazer with tone-on-tone stripes, Spring-Summer 1990. This exceptionally rare blazer from Maison Martin Margiela’s Spring 1990 collection exemplifie...
Junya Watanabe Tartan Wool Jacket and Skirt Suit, FW 1999
By Junya Watanabe
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Junya Watanabe ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Nylon, Cupro ▪ Size: Small ▪ Made in: Japan ▪ Condition...
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
White openwork knit evening (or wedding) dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White openwork rayon knit evening (or wedding) dress . Invisible zip closure on the left side Middle front lenght : 170cm Side lenght : 185cm
F/W 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Cherry print Runway Satin Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
An impeccable Fall / Winter 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway dress, crafted in a duchesse satin with the highly coveted Cherry print. Featuring a square collar line, fitted silhouette...
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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