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Alaïa 90s Faux Fur Black Bomber Jacket
Alaïa 90s Faux Fur Black Bomber Jacket

Alaïa 90s Faux Fur Black Bomber Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Beautiful Alaiä faux fur bomber jacket in black featuring wool details. Has a minor repair in the

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1990s Jackets

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calf fur jacket
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calf fur jacket

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calf fur jacket

$6,800

Size: best fits a XS or S

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calf fur jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

waist, a detail consistent with Alaïa’s early 1990's tailoring. Animal prints became a recurring theme

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1990s French Jackets

Black wool double breasted jacket ALAIA
Black wool double breasted jacket ALAIA

Black wool double breasted jacket ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool double breasted jacket. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Main fabric composition: 80% wool, 20% nylon. Lining composition: 100% polyester SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Alaïa 1986 Brown Jersey Sculptural Drape Skirt
Alaïa 1986 Brown Jersey Sculptural Drape Skirt

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

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1990s French Skirts

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt

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1990s A-Line Skirts

Alaia Coral And Pink "Tati" Print Skirt 1991
Alaia Coral And Pink "Tati" Print Skirt 1991

Alaia Coral And Pink "Tati" Print Skirt 1991

$1,150

Size: No Size Label- Fits like M

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

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1990s Pencil Skirts

Alaia Black Chenille Double Breasted Jacket 1992
Alaia Black Chenille Double Breasted Jacket 1992

Alaia Black Chenille Double Breasted Jacket 1992

$3,800

Size: No Label. Today's size 4

Alaia Black Chenille Double Breasted Jacket 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia black chenille jacket

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket
Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket

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

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1990s French Single-Breasted Jackets

1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat

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

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1990s Coats

Black rayon knit cocktail dress Alaïa
Black rayon knit cocktail dress Alaïa

Black rayon knit cocktail dress Alaïa

$1,043

Size: 38 (Fr) 8 (US) M

Black rayon knit cocktail dress Alaïa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black rayon knit cocktail dress with snap closure on the top middle back. The bottom part ( from the waist) is made of 2 lays of fabric, the one underneath is shorter) SIZE M

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1990s European Chemises

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

decoration — a strong example of Azzedine Alaia's precise, body-conscious design from the early 1990's

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1990s Italian Bustiers

Alaïa Short Coral-color Mesh Jumpsuit, 1993
Alaïa Short Coral-color Mesh Jumpsuit, 1993

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

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1990s Italian Jumpsuits

Alaia Red Suede Wrap Vest Top 1990s
Alaia Red Suede Wrap Vest Top 1990s

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

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1990s French Vests

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest

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1990s French Corsets

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater

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

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1990s Italian Cardigans

Wrap black skirt with top-stitching ALAIA
Wrap black skirt with top-stitching ALAIA

Wrap black skirt with top-stitching ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrap black skirt with top-stitching . Fabric composition: 94% rayon, 6% polyester. Hook&eye closure on the waist. SIZE S

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1990s Italian Wrap Skirts

Alaia Black Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
Alaia Black Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress

Alaia Black Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress

$1,152Sale Price|47% Off

Size: M

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

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Alaïa Circa 1990s Navy Blue Rayon Bodycon Dress
Alaïa Circa 1990s Navy Blue Rayon Bodycon Dress

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

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1990s French Day Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Textured Sculpting Skirt
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Textured Sculpting Skirt

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Textured Sculpting Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Azzedine Alaïa vintage Fall Winter 1991 black textured skirt M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine

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1990s French Pencil Skirts

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

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

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1990s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress S Alaïa long sleeve mustard yellow

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif

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

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1990s Italian Pants

Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia
Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia

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...

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides

$1,330Sale Price|65% Off

Size: XS

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

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991
Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991

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

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1990s Italian Jumpsuits

Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992

Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 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

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1990s French Jumpsuits

Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA
Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA

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)

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1990s Italian Skirts

Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt
Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt

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

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1990s Tunisian Skirts

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed calf fur RUNWAY jacket
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed calf fur RUNWAY jacket

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed calf fur RUNWAY jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare Azzedine Alaïa leopard-print calf hair jacket from the Fall/Winter 1991 runway collection. The

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1990s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows
1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows

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

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1990s French Scarves

Azzedine Alaia black mini dress with mirrored hemline, 1990s
Azzedine Alaia black mini dress with mirrored hemline, 1990s

Azzedine Alaia black mini dress with mirrored hemline, 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

mirrored pieces trimmed in gold thread from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's, Dress is labeled a

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Alaïa top with abstract print throughout, surplice neck and buckle closure at waist. Size not

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1990s Shirts

Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa
Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa

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

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1990s European Double-Breasted Jackets

Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa
Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa

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

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1990s Italian Skirts

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit RUNWAY tunic top
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit RUNWAY tunic top

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit RUNWAY tunic top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet back, open knit tunic designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1992. Labeled a size

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1990s Italian Pullovers

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

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

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA green seamed mini dress with full skirt
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA green seamed mini dress with full skirt

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

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993
Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993

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 ▪

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1990s Italian Pants

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

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

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black and Red Asymmetric Sleeveless Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black and Red Asymmetric Sleeveless Mini Dress

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

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1992 Rare Collectors Runway Ribbon Dress
Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1992 Rare Collectors Runway Ribbon Dress

Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1992 Rare Collectors Runway Ribbon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1992 Rare Vintage Runway Knit Ribbon Dress Brand: Alaïa Designer

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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Black Jersey Body Conscious Sleeveless Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia Black Jersey Body Conscious Sleeveless Mini Dress

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

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Vintage 90s Alaia Wine Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
Vintage 90s Alaia Wine Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress

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

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back
Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back

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. In excellent

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Brown Ochre Rayon Skater Mini Dress Size S
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Brown Ochre Rayon Skater Mini Dress Size S

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

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodysuit and Skirt 2 PIECE SET Sz XS Alaïa scoop neck sleeveless bodysuit

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap

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1990s Shirts

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper Alaïa knit bodysuit/romper featuring

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1990s Bodysuits

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt XS Iconic Piece!!! Highly Collectible! Alaïa knitted

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1990s Skirts

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Iconic Fitted Plunging Neckline Mini Dress Size M Peach Alaïa knit mini

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Alaia 1990 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia 1990 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. If you’re looking for a alaia 1990 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Alaia 1990?

On average, a alaia 1990 on 1stDibs sells for $1,400, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $34,382 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.”

Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.