1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is...
Alaïa Short Coral-color Mesh Jumpsuit, 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - (Made in Italy) Coral-color mesh short jumpsuit with off-white, blue, and green mesh patches around the waist and the leg bottoms. Size S indicated. 1993 Spring-Summer Collec...
Alaia Red Suede Wrap Vest Top 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous top, vest in red suede imprinted with a subtle circular pattern from Azzedine Alaia. It is sleeveless crossing at the front with straps extending on each side wrapping aro...
Alaia Coral And Pink "Tati" Print Skirt 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alaïa coral and pink “Tati” print skirt from 1991, a celebrated example of the designer’s mastery of knitwear and graphic form. Rendered i...
Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an Alaia plum wool (90%) and cashmere (10%) tailored jacket Plum wool jacket with sculptural tailoring Signature toggle single button front closure Peak lapel Side vents Par...
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
$1,152Sale Price|47% Off
Alaia Black Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia Wine colour long sleeves bodycon maxi dress. - Featuring his signature two fisheyes darts in front and his stretchy fabrics. - Back zip closure. - Size M. ...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaia wrap cardigan from 1992 is made from a soft chenille knit in an off-white tone that reads almost looks white. It has a clean wrap front with a V neckline and a sl...
Vintage Alaïa Black Halter Bodysuit & Fishtail Knit Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
Rare vintage Alaïa Paris two-piece set composed of a sculpting black halter bodysuit and matching fishtail knit skirt, crafted in the maison’s iconic textured acetate knit. This stri...
Alaïa Circa 1990s Navy Blue Rayon Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A timeless silhouette from Azzedine Alaïa, this navy blue rayon dress captures the designer’s mastery of form and fabric. Cut to contour the body with precision, the dress features ...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Spring/ Summer 1990s White Cotton Shirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A white cotton shirt by Azzedine Alaïa from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection. Made in France from crisp cotton, it features a sculptural silhouette that reinterprets the classic whi...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress S Alaïa long sleeve mustard yellow dress with rib knit collar and trim. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the...
Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt. Jacket fabric composition: 82% rayon, 12% nylon. Skirt fabric composition: 56% rayon, 37% wool, 4% polyamide, 3% spandex. The skirt has been ma...
$1,330Sale Price|65% Off
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Stretch Dress with Sheer Sides Long Sleeve knit Condition: very good, alaia label missing Bust : 30.25", Waist: 19.75", Hips: 25", Length: 34.75" Size XS
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the runway. Labeled a size M although these fit small. Approximate un-stretched meas...
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality. Crafted in a lightweight stretc...
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit ▪ Skin tight ▪ High v-neck ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Concealed zipper at centre-back ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1991
Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ High waisted mini shorts ▪ Built-in padded bra ▪ Brass buckles ▪ FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Spring-Summer 1991
Alaia viscose and wool white and beige skirt size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Capri, IT
Alaia viscose and wool white and beige skirt size S
Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long black rayon skirt with cut-work. Fabric composition: 85% rayon, 8% elastane, 7% polyester. SIZE S on tag ( but can fit also M)
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized black open knit RUNWAY tunic top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black Azzedine Alaia runway top from 1992, made from a lightweight, sheer viscose knit with a small, irregular geometric pattern throughout. The top is fitted through the body with s...
Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Vintage Alaia 1992 black lace up mini skirt. Features black denim, lace up detail and mini length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Alaia Size: UK 8 Color: Black Label size: 4...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless RUNWAY dress with scalloped edges
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
It’s exactly what made early 1990's Alaïa so amazing. This dress has a flawless fit and clean lines No size label but this would best fit a S or possibly a M.
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality. Crafted in a lightweight stretc...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alaïa top with abstract print throughout, surplice neck and buckle closure at waist. Size not listed, estimated from measurements. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the ...
Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer. No fabric tag but main fabric is wool and rayon lining. SIZE M
Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work. Knit composition: 90% wool, 5% stretch, 5% nylon. SIZE S on tag but fit M
1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare sheer silk scarf with masks and bows designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1992. Scarf measures 32" square. Silk. Made in France. Very good condition.
Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia ▪ Cream perforated boiled wool with blue and coral stripes ▪ Fringed trim ▪ High rise ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Made in Italy
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996. Dress is labeled a size S. Length is approximately 33" long. Width is very stretch...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA green seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A deep forest-green dress by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to approximately 1992. Cut close through the bodice with extra long sleeves and a high, simple neckline, the dress opens into a so...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Azzedine Alaia Black Jersey Body Conscious Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Azzedine Alaia jersey stretchy black body conscious mini dress. - Featuring Back Zipper Closure. - Size M. - Made in France. - Height: 31in I Bust: 33in...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black and White Bustier, Tati Collection, Spring 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
A rare and highly collectible Azzedine Alaïa Paris vintage bustier from the iconic Spring 1991 “Tati” collection, one of the house’s most celebrated and recognizable early 1990s seas...
$1,456Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage 90s Alaia Wine Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia Wine colour long sleeves body con maxi dress. Featuring his signature two fisheyes darts in front and his stretchy fabrics with back zipper closure. - Made in F...
$726Sale Price|34% Off
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black and Red Asymmetric Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking vintage Azzedine Alaïa sleeveless mini dress from the 1990s, crafted in black stretch crepe with a bold diagonal red insert. Alaïa’s mastery of architectural tailoring is on...
Black rayon sleeveless dress with pleats on the bottom ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon sleeveless dress with pleats on the bottom SIZE M
Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's Alaia black long-sleeved stretch velvet open-backed, scoop neck mini dress.
Alaia Vintage Two-Tone Barbie Pink Pleated Knit Sweater Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Alaia skirt in two tone pink! Pleated detail with hand stitching on the reverse side of the knit. Front hook closure. Unlined. The fabric content is 70% wool, 22% ...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodysuit and Skirt 2 PIECE SET Sz XS Alaïa scoop neck sleeveless bodysuit with scalloped hem and snap closures and Alaïa lightweight stretch knit knee-length ...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable fit. Al...
Azzedine Alaïa Fall / Winter 1992 Collectors Runway Ribbon Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1992 Rare Vintage Runway Knit Ribbon Dress Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall / Winter 1992 Fabric: Stretch Viscose Knit Color: Navy w...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt XS Iconic Piece!!! Highly Collectible! Alaïa knitted mini skirt with butterfly pattern throughout and elasticized waistband. All Eyes ...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper Alaïa knit bodysuit/romper featuring collar, short sleeves and button closures at hem. Please note the size and fabric tag...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi dress with scoop neck and zip closure at center back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last ...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Iconic Fitted Plunging Neckline Mini Dress Size M Peach Alaïa knit mini dress with pointed collar, structured shoulders, long sleeves and button closures at c...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Bodycon Mini Dress Size M
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Brown Ochre Rayon Skater Mini Dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
ALAIA Beautiful brown ochre dress. Pretty cleavage. Close to the body and skater shape. Size S. Vintage. Very good condition.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 1993 Documented Black Perforated Boiled Wool Pants Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a truly important and documented piece of fashion history by AZZEDINE ALAÏA from his Fall 1993 collection: the black perforated boiled wool-blend pants with fringed fini...
ALAIA black wool blend SCOOP NECK SLEEVELESS FLARED Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa flared long-sleeve jacquard wool (missing tag) dress with a square neckline. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size Missin...
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Trumpet Skirt Black Perforated Viscose Vintage Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic and vintage, this Azzedine Alaïa skirt is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of body-conscious tailoring and innovative knitwear. Likely crafted in the 1990s, the...
ALAIA black & multicolor wool blend OFF SHOULDER FLARED Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa off-shoulder dress in black wool and polyamide (missing tag). Opens with a black zipper in the back and features knit details in pink, light blue, green, and ora...
Alaia Green Knit Body Suit, Stirrup Leggings & Matching Leather Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1990's Alaia green stretch wool and rayon blend body suit, stirrup legging and belt ensemble.
Azzedine Alaia CurvilinearSeamedButt BiasCut Draping Drop Waist Knit Dress 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017) designed this knit pullover chemise-style sleeveless lavender violet viscose dress that features bias panels in back defined by his signature curvilinear s...
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Women's Long Polka Dot Velvet Skirt, Size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Long stretch skirt with a velvet effect. Size and composition labels are missing; it fits a French size 36 (UK 10.5 inches). Condition: Very good Dimensions...
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1996 Vintage Iconic Extra Long Pointelle Knit Mermaid Maxi Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage SS96 This is an exceptional and ultra-rare dress Alaia was often referred to as the King of Cling, no one did body-hugging knits like him Jet black and nude Ba...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1991 Black Textured Pencil Skirt With Openwork Details
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa vintage Fall Winter 1991 black textured skirt M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1991 Fabric: Viscose Color: Black Size: M Azzedine Alaï...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size: M Condition: Excellent
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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