$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alaia 1991 Butterfly Mini Body
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alaia 1991 Butterfly Mini Body This exquisite Alaia mini bodysuit is a true vintage gem, hailing from the renowned designer's iconic 1991 collection.
Alaia Leopard Print Skirt 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alaïa leopard print skirt from 1991, a striking example of the house’s iconic celebration of the female form through precision knit constru...
ALAIA Body runway Winter 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
ALAIA. Body from the autumn winter 1991 collection.
1991 Alaia Bodycon Knitted Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Fall 1991 Azzedine Alaia original green "Bodycon" knitted dress featuring a fitted silhouette, form-accentuating signature bodycon fit, a scoop neck, long sleeves, an a-line shape, a...
Fall 1991 Alaia Black Knit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Alaia black knit 1991 Fall one piece cat-suit from perhaps the most celebrated collection Azzedine Alaia ever sent down the runway.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calf fur jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa leopard-print calf hair jacket from the Fall/Winter 1991 collection.
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
$6,004Sale Price|24% Off
Alaia F/W 1991 ICONIC Runway Bodysuit in Plum Naomi Campbell Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
As seen on Naomi Campbell in the Alaïa F/W 1991 show, this piece is part of the collection that remains one of the most referenced in fashion history, arriving at the height of the s...
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.
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 Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1991 Fabric: Viscose Color: Black Size: M Azzedine Ala...
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
For sale is this 1991 Azzedine Alaia runway bustier top is cut in a classic corset shape, designed to closely sculpt the body.
$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.
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
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.
Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Credit photos : Picture n° 8 -> unknown model via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Alaïa Fall-Winter 1990-1991 fashion show, look 74.
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1991 Iconic Tati Collection Canvas Tote Bag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAÏA vintage 1991 iconic “TATI” Collection canvas tote bag.
Alaia Leopard Print Knit Pencil Skirt, Fall-Winter 1991-1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Credit photo : Picture n° 3 -> "Alaia Throws A Curve" by Jean Baptiste Mondino for Vogue US, November 1991
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...
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 F/W 1991 Vintage Bodycon Velvet Knit Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Bodycon Velvet Knit Black Dress Size M Alaïa heavy knit velvet dress with open knit trim throughout, V-neck, long sleeves and concealed zip closure a...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage "Tati" Fitted Open Back Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Fitted Open Back Dress M All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turned to Azzedine ...
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
Azzedine Alaia multicoloured rayon knit butterfly two-piece dress, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia butterfly two-piece dress ▪ 90% Viscose, 6% Nylon, 4% Spandex ▪ V-neck bodysuit with hidden zip fastening ▪ Ankle-length wiggle skirt with back zip fastening on leg...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Backless Polka Dot Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Backless Polka Dot Mini Dress Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and scoop neck.
$1,304Sale Price|20% Off
AZZEDINE ALAIA Rare Vintage F/W 1991 Cognac Brown Knit Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A wardrobe staple from Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Fall/Winter 1991 collection. This rare bodycon bodysuit is crafted from a rich cognac brown jersey knit that hugs the body in true 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
AZZEDINE ALAÏA Vintage S/S 1991 Black Polka Dot Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Alaïa’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this body-hugging mini dress features the house’s signature sculpted silhouette and a tonal embroidered polka dot motif—a detail me...
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 L
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress Size L Iconic Azzedine Alaïa leopard print stretch bodycon dress featuring high v neckline and back zip cl...
Azzedine Alaia leopard wool dress, cardigan, skirt and leggings set, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia leopard wool four-piece set ▪ Long sleeve fitted knee-length dress ▪ Oversized button-up cardigan ▪ High-waisted leggings ▪ High-waisted fitted knee-length pencil ...
S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Genuine Python Leather Green Belted Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa mini skirt from the Spring/Summer 1991 collection is meticulously crafted from genuine python leather in shades of green and black.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Spring-Summer 1991
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
From the 1991 Fall/Winter Collection. Label reads ALAIA Paris.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Bustier Corset Top and Leggings 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Chenille Bustier Corset Top and Leggings Pants 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the bustier is size S and the leggings are size XS Condition: pants have a ...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and sc...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Alaïa Runway Jacket - '90s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Cropped runway jacket by Azzedine Alaïa from the Fall/Winter 1991 collection. Crafted in textured Astrakhan with a structured silhouette, it features a wide notched collar, long slee...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 The Supermodel Bodycon Runway Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Size Information: Shoulders: Open Bust: 42cm Waist: 34cm Hips: 42.5cm Length approx (measured from centre back): 91cm This vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring Summer 1991 dress is in exce...
Unavailable|$2,437
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1991 2 Pieces Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible and very rare Azzedine Alaia 2 pieces set in sting ray embossed leather from Spring Summer 1991 collection.
Unavailable|$1,506
Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1991 - seen on the runway Deep orange chenille knit dress Cutout stitching detail Very soft plush stretch fabric Hidden zip up back Size XS, best fits ...
Unavailable|$958
Azzedine Alaia black knitted off the shoulder bodysuit, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Spring-Summer 1991
Sold|$1,400
Azzedine Alaia 1991 Bodycon Knit Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Autumn/Winter 1991 Collection. Excellent Condition. Size: Medium
Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia 1991 Black & White Denim 'Tati' Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia iconic black & white denim houndstooth 'Tati' jacket.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Tati Runway Houndstooth Gingham Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
In return for the right to use the print for his S/S 1991 collection, Alaïa created a t-shirt, bag & espadrilles available exclusively for purchase at Tati.
Sold|$2,368
Alaïa 'Tati' skirt Spring 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Size 38FR. 1991 Spring-Summer 'Tati' Collection under the artistic direction of Azzedine Alaïa.
Sold|$10,500
Alaia Iconic Leopard Ensemble 1991-92
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Alaia knit leopard swing coat with giant collar.
Sold|$3,800
Iconic Alaia Leopard Dress 1991-1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featured in numerous editorials, on the runway, and included in many museum collections. A must have for Alaia collectors. Autumn / Winter 1991. Please inquire for additional photogr...
Sold|$12,500
Alaia Vintage Goddess Mini Dress, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring/Summer 1991 Collection. Excellent Condition; Prestine.
Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Fitted Blazer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Label Size 42 Measurements: Bust 34.5", Waist 28.5", Shoulder 16.5" Wool 1991 Collection Excellent Vintage Condition Authenticity Guaranteed
Alaia 'Tati' houndstooth denim pants, SS 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic Alaia houndstooth denim pants from the 'Tati' SS 1991 collection.
Sold|$8,500
Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia faux fur coat with matching belt. Coat is fully lined and features side pockets.
Alaia Leopard Lace & Velvet Bodysuit Ensemble 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black Alaia leopard lace & velvet bodysuit ensemble featuring a high collar and long sleeves with back zip closure.
Sold|$1,200
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA pony skin leopard belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leopard printed pony fur cage belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a French size 70. Belt measures just under 4" wide by 29.75" end to end.
Sold|$3,500
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony fur bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leopard printed pony fur bustier with built in bra from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Fits a US size 0 or 2 (32" bust or less).
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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