Black wool bodysuit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool bodysuit. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. Snap closure on the bottom. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Black wool bodysuit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool bodysuit. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. Snap closure on the bottom. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Black rayon top ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon top . Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 6% nylon, 4% stretch. SIZE M
$1,875Sale Price|29% Off
Alaia Green Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
-Vintage 93-94 Azzedine Alaia green dress with chenille turtleneck top and attached spandex pencil skirt. - Shoulder: 11cm I shoulder to hem: 89cm I Bust: 36cm I Waist: 66cm I Slee...
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...
$1,184
Brown suede skirt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown suede skirt. Rayon or acetate lining. Snap and zip closure on the left side. Suede belt-loop. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$1,300
Alaia Knit Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose knit black dress is designed to flatteringly follow the silhouette. It nips-in at the waist and features a scoop collar. The dress can a...
Short jacquard tank-top ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short jacquard tank-top with zip closure on the middle back. Half-belt on the middle back with clasp closure. SIZE 36/S
Black sleeveless jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jacquard dress. Fabric composition: 38% wool 27% rayon, 27% nylon, 6% polyester, 2% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side SIZE 38 / M
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece features a deep neckline and a relaxed, drop-waist silhouette that reflects Alaïa’s sign...
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. With its captivating butterfly ...
Alaia 1993 Crochet Cut Out dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of Azzedine Alaïa’s signature approach to sculptural femininity, this 1993 crochet cut out dress is a true archive piece. Crafted with intricate crochet detailing,...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it feat...
1990s Alaïa Maroon Leather Portfolio
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sleek and chic supple polished maroon leather Alaïa portfolio from the 1990s. Rectangular with a large front flap that closes with two large interior magnetic snaps. Interior of flap...
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...
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Chenille Mock-Neck Evening Dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Viscose, Polyamide ▪ Details: Crafted from a compact-knit, figure-hugging textile,...
Green rayon body suit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green rayon body suit with snap closure on the bottom. There is a short leggings to go with ( publish on the site as well) SIZE S
Black rayon jersey bodysuit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon jersey bodysuit . Snap closure in between the legs. Cut-work Size S on tag but fit more likely L
Alaia Black Suede Leather Large Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaïa black suede leather large belt featuring tarnish gold tone hardware, a large width, studs decorative tarnish gold tone details and an internal logo stamp. Circa 1990s. In good...
Black wool knit dress Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool knit dress. There is no tag fabric composition but the waist and the end of the sleeves could be in rayon knit. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Navy blue rayon tank top ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue rayon tank top . SIZE 34/XS
Alaïa 1990 S/S runway Maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Azzedine Alaïa Spring/Summer 1990 iconic siren dress in a sculpting olive stretch knit, featuring the signature fluted fishtail hem seen throughout the collection. Multiple versions ...
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. His most coveted leopard and butterfly pieces from...
ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Genève, CH
Alaïa knitted mini dress with sheer raised edge skirt -Back closing with a hidden set zipper -Long sleeves -Nude knitted lining -Made in Italy -100% Viscose -Estimated size: 34 FR t...
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 lining of the jacket which is not visible when wearing. Brand: Alaïa Period: 90s M...
Grey green cotton skirt-suit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey green cotton skirt-suit . Lining composition: acetate & bemberg . Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side + one ch...
Yellow rayon knit sleeveless cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow rayon knit sleeveless cocktail dress. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 36/ S
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 showcases the designer’s sculptural approach to silhouette and movement. Crafted in a sup...
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Pleated Flared Skirt
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 featuring a double-breasted body, velvet exterior, silk-lined interior, tailored waistli...
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
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...
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...
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...
Azzedine Alaïa Wool Set, Winter 1990 (Runway Piece)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Azzedine Alaïa Wool Set, Winter 1990 (Runway Piece) This vintage dark green wool set from the Winter 1990 collection is the work of Franco-Tunisian couturier Azzedine Alaïa. Present...
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 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...
1990s Alaia Black Sheer Criss Cross Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
1990s ALAIA BLACK SHEER PANELING CRISS CROSS DRESS Condition: Excellent sz Small
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA chartreuse chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid, chartreuse green chenille dress with flared skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1990's. No size indicated however this will best fit a S or M. Approximate measurement...
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...
$1,150Sale Price|20% Off
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, jet-black, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S'. Approximate measurements: bust 32", waist 22", hips 32' and length is 33" - howev...
$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. ...
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...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black racer back dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black racker back dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. Size S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 31-32". empire waist 27-28", hips 36" and ...
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 Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress. Features off shoulder neckline, long sleeves, rainbow crochet neckline and hem, concealed back zipper and mini length. In excellent vintage ...
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
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
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 Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Azzedine Alaia edgy black leather blazer with zip cuffs and wrap-around hip pockets.
Unavailable
1990s Alaia Denim Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic and iconic Azzedine Alaia denim dress with 'contour' stitching in a turmeric color tracing and defining the body. Superb fit, cut and craftsmanship. Size Medium. Azzed...
Unavailable
Alaia Perforated Suede Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish jacket from Alaia is made out of the softest taupe-colored suede that is perforated in a geometric pattern. Turn-down collar with notch lapel. Single-breasted with 5-button...
Alaia Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990s Alaia black mini dress with star buttons. Stretch viscose fabric. Fits small medium.
1990s Alaia Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
90's Alaia red slinky mini dress. Very low neck line with buttons 5 buttons up with front. Iconic mini and perfect for the fall holiday season!
Alaïa FW1991 Leopard Knit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
The rarest of the rare: runway look no. 72 from Alaïa's FW1991 collection, an iconic leopard jacquard knit jumpsuit, made in Italy. Cut in a dense, super-compact jacquard, with a lay...
Unavailable
1990's ALAIA Knit skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage ALAIA Knit skirt featuring black ribbed base with white dash striped patterning. This great skirt was designed by Azzedine Alaïa during the 1990's in France. Sexy, body...
1990's Alaia Ribbed Knit Sleeveless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
An essential piece if there ever was one, this 1990's Alaïa knit dress is a perfect and timeless dress for warm, summer nights. Constructed of a lightweight black knit with nude lin...
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1990 Black Strappy Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1990 - dress version seen on the runway Black bodysuit with triple strap detail Ribbed texture on sides Popper clasp Stretch fabric Size small ...
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Bugundy Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
A sexy curve-hugging dress with long sleeves and a mock turtleneck. Button closure up the back. Ribbing at waist and lower arms. Mannequin is a size 4, measurements below are unst...
AZZEDINE ALAIA Butterscotch Backless Long Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sexy dress has a slight striped patterned & a deep scoop in the back. Measurements: Sleeves 32" from shoulder seam to edge Shoulders: 18" from seam to seam Chest: 36" fr...
Unavailable
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. This one of a kind set includes a cropped jacket that closes wi...
Alaia Black Double Pleated Volume Skirt 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, DE
Alaïa black wool base pleated volumed circle skirt with high-rise waist. Double pleated design, very calculated contrasting silhouette. With Zip fastening at the back. Made in Ital...
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Diagonal Ribbed Skirt Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Gorgeous early 90's minimal style suit set in diagonal ribbed wool. Unlined wrap skirt fastens with 2 buttons at the waist and has one pocket. Fitted jacket with wide lapel and capel...
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Tailored Shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Alaia Black Cotton Shorts. These very cute shorts by Azzedine Alaia date back from the 1990’s. Made in cotton blend, these tailored shorts have a high waist, side pockets and...
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1994 "Houpette" Dress - versions seen on the runway, in campaign images & held in museums Dark forest green chenille knitted dress Very soft plush st...
A Cozy and Plush Chenille Azzedine Alaia Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
A cozy and plush chenill jacket with a shawl collar by Alaia. Jacket fits like a soft cardigan with a button at the waist. Soft, oversize fit.
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Moss Green Open Back Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Soft and luxurious wool jersey dress with long sleeves, flounce skirt and open back. Classic Alaia style in a dusty moss green color. 100% Virgin Wool Note that fabric has some...
90s Black Alaia Wide Black Shell Embellished Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back buckled wide belt with cowrie shells interspersed between stitched piping circa 1990s. By the master of sexy Alaia. Adjusts from: 24 inches to 26 inches
Azzedine Alaia Red Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Red skirt suit by Azzedine Alaia from the Spring/Summer 1992 collection. The skirt suit features a form fitting silhouette and has a butterfly printed silk lining to the jacket.
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 ...
Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, ss 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black chenille-knitted figure-hugging 'Houpette' dress with radiating concentric chenille bands Spring-Summer 1994
Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black lace knit evening dress with built in padded bra and spandex nude mini dress. Fall-Winter 1993
1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous curve-hugging suede pencil skirt by Alaia! The skirt is primarily indigo suede, with brown suede casually draped over the hips and gathered at the waist with a bronze - ton...
Azzedine Alaia black knitted off the shoulder bodysuit, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; black knitted bodysuit with criss-cross shoulder straps. Spring-Summer 1991
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, ca. 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black leather fringed bra with yellow leather backing, lace up fastening, built in padded bra and side zip closure ca. 1994
Vintage Azzadine ALAIA Beige metallic knit skater stretch dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia knit dress made from his signature stretch knit This gorgeous dress features a boat neckline, can be worn on or off the shoulder Length 38 inches, waist 13 inches, chest 17...
Azzedine Alaia powder blue organza skirt and blouse set, ca. 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Powder blue organza summer ensemble; features a full pleated circle skirt and button up blouse Spring-Summer 1990
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.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, the design associated with 1990s fashion — vintage '90s handbags, clothing and accessories — has a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.
If there was one concept unifying fashion in the 1990s, it was the lean silhouette. “Fashion is a game of proportion,” Alexander Fury wrote in the New York Times in 2016. “Narrow-shouldered and narrow-hipped, the ’90s were skinny.”
If it takes a practiced eye to identify that single concept, that’s because in truth, ’90s fashion was many things to many people. After the 1980s era of strong-shouldered working women, glossy aerobicized bodies and Madonna, fashion branched out.
The industry gained momentum from big-money relaunches of the great Paris houses Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga, rescued at long last from the constraints of licensing. Japan and Belgium gave fashion new avant-garde ideas to play with. From America came denim, minimalism, '90s grunge fashion and hip-hop. From Italy came sex appeal. And Prada.
For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, audacious British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl choker necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”
“The ethos of the time was, you could have style, you could be into all kinds of cool stuff. It wasn’t about money, it wasn’t about status,” says Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of Resurrection. In contrast, “our last 10 years have seen the domination of nonstop luxury, money and status.”
Vintage 1990s Chanel bags, for example, are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings — at Newfound Luxury, proprietor L. Kiyana Macon has "clients who only buy ’90s Chanel because they recognize that it is the best quality.”
Things were different in the ’90s, and the difference is reflected in the clothes. Pull up any recent “How to Do the 1990s” fashion article (or look at photos of current supermodels Gigi, Kendall and Bella), and you’ll see iconic '90s outfits — knee socks, cardigans, fanny packs, fishnet stockings, slip dresses, flannel shirts and combat boots.
Rodriguez has recently noticed something similar happening. Before COVID, customers searched 1990s stock “for very sexy Galliano, Dior, Cavalli — that kind of thing,” she explains, noting that just a few months ago, “people were posting [on social media] the poshest things they could.” Now, in the age of shutdown, “that would just look out of touch.”
Instead, people are looking for “things that are cool but also easy and comfortable, not necessarily super-luxe,” Rodriguez continues. They’re “heading back to the more avant-garde, anti-fashion designers, like Helmut Lang, [Martin] Margiela and [Ann] Demeulemeester.”
Late designer Franco Moschino shocked and titillated the ’80s fashion elite with his whimsical, irreverent parodies of bourgeois finery. Whether emblazoning a sober blazer with smiley faces or embellishing a skirt suit with cutlery, Moschino rendered high style with a hearty wink. He famously said, “If you can’t be elegant, at least be extravagant” — words that, with all due respect to Susan Sontag, epitomize the essence of camp.
Vintage Moschino pants, jackets and other '90s Moschino garments remain so bold and fresh today that even the house's former creative director, Jeremy Scott, drew on the brand's past and the pop culture of the decade for his debut collection in 2014.
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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.
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