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
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 Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size M Black vintage
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Sequin Embellished Blue Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Beaded Embellished Blue Mini Dress Size S Excellent
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size XS Excellent
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set Size XS Alaïa Vintage
Azzedine Alaia Blue Lace Rib Knit Embellished Mini Dress and Cardigan, SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in L 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Leopard Print Centenaire Alma bag by Alaïa, 1996
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Azzedine Alaïa, 1996. - 100% authentic Louis Vuitton - Monogram coated canvas and leopard print calf hair
1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Total Length: 64 inches This 1996 Alaia archival gown is in beautiful condition with no
Rare Alaia Black Beaded Cocktail Dress 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black open and tight knit bodycon dress covered with black beads. Dress
Rare Alaia Gold Beaded Cocktail Dress 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Azzedine Alaia gold beaded body con cocktail dress. Classic fitted knit body covered
Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra with padded bust. Spring-Summer 1996
Alaia Pink Knit Bodycon Mermaid Dress SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alaia knit bodycon dress featuring a mermaid
Azzedine Alaia Couture red silk evening dress, c. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia client in 1996 c. 1996
Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
Azzedine Alaia black knitted viscose raffia evening dress, ca. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black knitted viscose raffia evening dress. Full structured skirt, button up
Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia pink rayon evening dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure hugging
Azzedine Alaia yellow open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia yellow rayon floor-length dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure
Azzedine Alaia Black BodyCon Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress, circa 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning, rare Azzedine Alaia black hand-beaded and sequined bodycon knit viscose cocktail dress
Azzedine Alaia Couture leopard pony hair and silk flared jumpsuit, c. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
without the attached pants, January 1996 - Specially made for a friend of Azzedine Alaia - A true
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Sequin Beaded Embellished Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Beaded Embellished Bodysuit Top Excellent Condition. Size
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Embellished Dress Gown Size M Black vintage Alaïa sleeveless
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Embellished Sequin Black Evening Dress Gown Size M Black vintage
Azzedine Alaia black sequin and beaded 3-piece pant suit, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black sequin and beaded 3-piece pant suit - Fitted cardigan - High waisted flared
Alaia Slinky Black Floor-Length Beaded and Sequined Evening Gown Ca. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1996 Alaia black viscose, beaded & sequined long sleeved evening gown with slightly
Azzedine Alaia black beaded and sequin floor-length evening dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black floor-length evening dress ▪ Bead and sequins embellished in a vertical
Azzedine Alaia black raffia button up a-line maxi dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black raffia maxi dress ▪ Front button fastenings ▪ Long sleeves with flared
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Ivory Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
Louis Vuitton Centenaire Monogram Alma Bag By Azzedine Alaia - Circa 1996
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Centenaire Monogram Alma Bag By Azzedine Alaia - Circa 1996. The bag includes a
Louis Vuitton x Azzedine Alaia 'Centenaire' Leopard Alma Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your bag collection with this amazing Louis Vuitton x Azzedine Alaia Leopard Alma! Circa
Azzedine Alaia red open knit fishtail evening dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Presenting an alluring Azzedine Alaia red ribbed knit evening dress, a true masterpiece from the
Azzedine Alaia blue open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia blue rayon floor-length dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure
Vintage 1996 Azzedine Alaia White Nude-Illusion Knit Hourglass Floor Length Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic white patterned knit floor-length documented gown from Azzedine Alaia's 1996 Spring/Summer
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
$199Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2008 Cutout Sheer Mesh Panels Bodycon Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Cutout Sheer Mesh Panels Bodycon Dress IT 40
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
$339Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
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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