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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

This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Black Ensemble 1986
Azzedine Alaia Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Black Ensemble 1986

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

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This skirt is a rare piece from Azzedine Alaia's vintage Fall/Winter 1983 collection, showcasing

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1980s French Skirts

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

new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers
new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers

new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare black patent leather skirt designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the Fall/Winter 1988 collection

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

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

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

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

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

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 ▪

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983
Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983

Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Rare Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set ▪ Wide-cut bolero jacket with open front

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Halter Neck Bodycon Backless Dress
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Halter Neck Bodycon Backless Dress

S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Halter Neck Bodycon Backless Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Azzedine Alaïa dress from the Spring/Summer 1986 collection is knit in black with a fitted

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress Size XS Vintage Alaia sleeveless midi dress

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9
Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9

Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Spring/Summer 1986 runway (Look 9), this dark denim dress exemplifies

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1980s French Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Denim Lace-Up Hot Pants Shorts
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Denim Lace-Up Hot Pants Shorts

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Denim Lace-Up Hot Pants Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Denim Lace Up Hot Pants Shorts Size: The shorts size tag

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1980s Hot Pants

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA runway jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA runway jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA runway jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

draped silhouette designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1984. Labeled a size 'M'. Skirt has

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982
Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982

Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaïa wool jersey wrap dress ▪ Green long-sleeve bodice ▪ Black knee-length wrap skirt

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Dress with Belted Waist, FW 1983
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Dress with Belted Waist, FW 1983

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Dress with Belted Waist, FW 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This early Azzedine Alaïa design is crafted from charcoal grey wool, showcasing the designer's

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Azzedine Alaïa. The set comprises three pieces: a bodysuit, a skirt, and a cardigan, all originating from

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Naomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia

Arthur ElgortNaomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia, 1986

Price Upon Request

H 40 in W 60 in

Naomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1980s Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia

Arthur ElgortYasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia, 1986

Price Upon Request

H 14 in W 11 in

Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.

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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia

Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.

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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA  Sexy Open Back Dress
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA  Sexy Open Back Dress

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress

Located in New York, NY

1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Sexy Open Back Dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Paris

Azzedine Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Edition of 30 Signed by the photographer on the verso

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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris

Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.

Category

1980s Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

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Alaia 1989 For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Alaia 1989?

Prices for a alaia 1989 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $41,112, while, on average they fetch $1,300.

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.

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