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
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
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
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
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
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ▪
Azzedine Alaia CurvilinearSeamedButt BiasCut Draping DropWaist Knit Dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017) designed this knit pullover chemise-style sleeveless lavender violet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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