ALAIA Belt in Black Leather and White Shells 65
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
ALAIA Belt in Black Leather and White Shells. It is a nod to the mineral, which Azzedine Alaia
ALAIA Belt in Black Leather and White Shells 65
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
ALAIA Belt in Black Leather and White Shells. It is a nod to the mineral, which Azzedine Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed corset belt with black leather trim & studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide Azzedine Alaïa belt in leopard-print calf hair with black leather trim. It has rows of
Alaïa "Lace" Belt Winter 2021
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black openwork leather belt reminiscent of lace and embellished with silver
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
Alaia Ribbed Stretch Corset Belt XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
This ALAÏA stretch corset belt is designed to create or enhance an hourglass figure. Embraces the
Alaïa Braided Belt - '00s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alaïa braided belt in cord braids with light beige leather panels and buckle closure. A bold
Neo bustier belt by Alaïa circa 2021
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Ceinture large en cuir de veau noir ajouré au laser créant un effet de
Alaïa 'bustier' belt by Pieter Mulier circa 2025
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - A Collection circa 2025, under the artistic direction of Pieter Mulier. "Bustier" design
Alaïa zipped spiral belt by Pieter Mulier circa 2025
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2025 under the artistic direction of Pieter Mulier
ALAIA white leather punctured perforated cinched waist wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white leather punctured perforated cinched waist wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00625 Brand
ALAIA black leather STUDDED PETAL WIDE CORSET WAIST Belt 75
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa wide corset waist belt is crafted from black leather and features a
ALAIA Vienne black leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne black leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00623 Brand
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00622 Brand
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA darkest green leather RUNWAY belt with brass hardware
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide dark green leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1986 as seen on the
ALAIA black patent leather VIENNE WAVE CORSET WAIST Belt 80
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa 'Vienne Wave' perforated laser-cut waist belt in black patent-leather with one
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather RUNWAY belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather runway belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
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ALAIA black suede leather silver mini dome studded buckled belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede leather silver mini dome studded buckled belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00616 Brand
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ALAIA black leather slim closure wide statement corset cinch belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather slim closure wide statement corset cinch belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00626 Brand
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ALAIA white leather romantic swirl laser cut out corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white leather romantic swirl laser cut out corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00629 Brand
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ALAIA light grey leather laser cut details silver buckle scallop belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA light grey leather laser cut details silver buckle scallop belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00617
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ALAIA white leather geometric cut out scallop edge wide corset belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white leather geometric cut out scallop edge wide corset belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00627
Alaīa Buttermilk Jacket With Belt S/S 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Spring /Summer 1989 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London
Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early Paris years, this 1985 wool dress exemplifies the
Alaia Green Knit Body Suit, Stirrup Leggings & Matching Leather Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1990's Alaia green stretch wool and rayon blend body suit, stirrup legging and belt ensemble
Alaia Corset Red Editions Shoulder Handbag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
period. The bag is a reinterpretation of the iconic Alaïa Corset Belt of 1992. The bag itself is made out
Alaia 1980s Suede Belt XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muted forest green suede leather vintage belt by Alaia. The belt has three adjustment holes. This
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
A Very Rare AZZEDINE ALAIA Leather Cord and Silver Hardware Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and amazing Azzedine Alaia leather cord and silver toned hardware belt.
AZZEDINE ALAIA teal scalloped laser cut leather belt
Located in Oakland, CA
Teal scalloped leather laser cut belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Size 75
Azzedine Alaia Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Alaïa Azzedine circa 1990/2000 France Signed Azzedine Alaïa belt 100% leather straps interlaced
ALAIA belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA wide belt France: 65 fit up to 25.5 waist
AZZEDINE ALAIA BELT Leather Waist SIZE 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia leather belt.Size 85.Made in Italy.New with white paper store tag. Excellent
Alaïa fringed belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) White leather fringed belt. Size 80. Condition: Very good condition
Alaia Leather Fringe Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Alaia leather belt. Alaia leather fringe belt with floral detail. The
AZZEDINE ALAIA snakeskin belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Taupe snakeskin belt from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Size 70. Made in France. Very good condition.
Alaia black patent leather belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Capri, IT
Alaia black patent leather belt measurements: 16*75 cm
ALAIA suede belt with brass
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA suede belt with brass US size : Fit to 26.5 waist FRANCE : 65
Alaia Stencilled Animal Print Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia, stenciled leopard, pattern on pony skin wide ( corset ) belt having studded brass
ALAIA olive green sleek belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cleverly designed suede belt from Azzedine Alaia. The hardware is completely hidden for a very chic
Alaïa Black Leather Patterned Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to belt is evident on this new Alaïa designer resale item
Alaia Black Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black leather corset with ruffle detailing along the edges.
1990s ALAIA Red Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
1990s ALAIA large red leather corset belt featuring a hole detail, two buckles. Size label: 70
AZZEDINE ALAIA sage green asymmetrical belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous unworn asymmetrical belt from Alaia 1987. Beautiful antique silver hardware. Size 65. Best
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather corset belt from Alaia, ca. 1990. Size 65, which best fits a 23-25" waist
Alaïa Black Leather Bow Skinny Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Leather Skinny belt Bow detail Hook fastening
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard calfskin belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Amazing leopard belt from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 65 (XS). fits a 24-26" waist. Composed
Vintage Alaïa Burgundy Leather Waist Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bordeaux leather Alaïa waist belt with tonal stitching and peg-in-hole pull-through closure. In
Alaia Calf Hair Leopard Print Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia calf hair waist belt with buckle fastening. Returns Policy: Final Sale - No Returns
Alaia Vintage Black Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA vintage black high-waist leather belt featuring a back corset style design with several
Alaïa Black Leather Eyelet Strass Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. Due to poor storage of the belt, wear is evident to the leather
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy fringed leather belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful fringed belt in deep burgundy with antiqued brass buckle and white topstitching. FR 75
AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
. Also available is the same belt in black leather.
Alaia Red & Purple Leather Belt with Studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage red and purple leather Azzedine Alaia tab wide waist belt with square metal studs and
Azzedine Alaia Laser-Cut Wide Leather Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic Azzedine Alaia laser-cut wide leather belt in excellent condition. Marked a size 75 (cm
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
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide black suede corset belt from Azzedine Alaia. Size 80/32. Belt measures just over 6" at
Azzedine Alaïa Bronze Leather Floral Applique Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Very elegant belt of the house Azzedine Alaïa crafted in a bronze color leather garnished with a
Azzedine Alaia Taupe Leather Belt, Never Worn
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New Hope, PA
This Azzedine Alaia taupe leather belt with three rectangular cutouts has never been worn and it is
ALAIA black PYTHON WIDE WAIST Belt 75
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa waist-belt in black pithon snakeskin. Has been worn once or twice and a extra
Alaïa White Leather Double Buckle Wide Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to belt is evident. Light wear to the exterior with discoloured marks
AZZEDINE ALAIA moss green leather belt - size 65
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Butter soft light moss green (slightly grar) leather belt with studs at sides from Azzedine Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather and grommited belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very early black patent leather belt with silver grommets from Alaia. Ca. 1985. French size 70
Alaia Olive Green Leather Belt W/ Gold Accents
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Olive Green Leather Belt W/ Gold Accents. From 1980s in excellent condition. New with Tag
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather belt with shells
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unworn jet black wide leather belt with seashell detail from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a size 85
AZZEDINE ALAIA chartruese leather belt with cut-out
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Chartreuse leather belt with cut-out from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a French
ALAIA Tan S Leather Contrast Stitch Waist Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA waist belt comes in tan leather with a dark double prong buckle, perforated strap, slit panel
ALAIA black Luxury Leather & Silver Nails Belt 70
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A luxury ALAIA PARIS leather weave belt decorated with silver studded nails, a silver buckle with
ALAIA black leather 2024 SKIRT WAIST Belt 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa skirt waist belt in black lambskin leather is a bold statement piece
Vintage Alaia SS 1986 Cognac Leather Vented Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cognac leather perforated belt with vented detail at back. From the Spring/Summer 1986
ALAIA black leather laser cut wide waist belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather laser cut wide waist belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00624 Brand: Alaia Designer
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather lace up corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
French size 80. 3.5" width. Holes fall at 29.5", 30.5", and 31.5". Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black belt with topstitching and brass hardware
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Versatile black belt from Alaia with ornate topstitching and unique brass buckle. Topstitching
Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Corset Belt Fr 80 NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia black leather extra wide corset belt.New with tags,has been tried on.Belt is 6"1/4
AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather corset belt with studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black patent leather corset belt with black studs from Azzedine Alaia. FR 75. Fits a size 26-29
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe leather belt with shells
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare taupe leather belt with seashells from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA wide black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual seamed black leather corset belt designed by Azzedine Alaia during the 1980s. French size
ALAIA black perforated leather CORSET 120 WAIST Belt 70
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Bustier 120 corset belt made from smooth black calf leather and its wide strap
ALAIA black PYTHON VIENNE WAVE CORSET WAIST Belt 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa perforated laser-cut waist belt in black python and leather with one buckle
ALAIA black leather PERFORATED WIDE WAIST CORSET Belt 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa corset belt made from smooth black calf leather and its wide strap is enriched
Alaïa Wide Corseted Black Leather Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Wide corseted black leather belt. Additional information: Condition: Very
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt lace up Size 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia lace up corset leather black belt.New with white store paper tag. Size 85.Made in
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt with zig zag edging
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic corset belt from Alaia with zig zag edging. French size 65. Measures about 5" wide
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$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...
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Denim Structured Fit Midi Flared Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Denim Structured Fit Midi Flared Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen / Gibo Co Spa Circa: 1996 Label(s): Alexander McQueen Designer: A...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Alexander McQueen Black Lace Butterfly Dress Gown
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen form fitting evening gown fashioned of black lace emphasizing a striking but simple elegant silhouette. Designed in an intricate butterfly lace pattern with mock...
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...
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather Spring 2005 * European Size: 37 * Crocodile Ankle Strap * Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes...
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.
Belts are far more than practical. Vintage and designer belts can prove pivotal to your ensemble, elevating even the most basic outfit with a modest dose of flair or, alternatively, outright flamboyance.
On 1stDibs, an extensive collection of modern and vintage belts can be found in a variety of styles and materials, including everything from iconic Gucci logo belts, which, emblazoned with the legendary Italian brand’s “GG” insignia, are ubiquitous among fashion lovers today, to stylish Hermès belts, which are part of a wide range of covetable leather fashion accessories from the family-owned luxury goods company. The interchangeable gold-plated belt buckle, now available in innumerable variations, is revered by Hermès enthusiasts. The world’s legion of collectors hunting down rare Kelly bags likely know this belt buckle and its history, which extends all the way back to 1967. It was crafted by Hungarian-born French fashion designer Catherine de Károlyi, who worked for Robert Piguet and Christian Dior before landing at Hermès, where she also designed the house’s first women’s ready-to-wear collection.
More akin to fine jewelry than to a practical fashion accessory, a vintage chain belt by Chanel can add understated charm to a blazer, cocktail dress or most any other garment, while a wide Louis Vuitton belt, on the other hand, made in the celebrated brand’s signature bold Damier Azur canvas, will bring pizzazz and panache to your formal wear.
Whether you’re looking to accessorize with simplicity or potentially stop traffic, find a variety of vintage and designer belts on 1stDibs.