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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaïa zipped spiral belt by Pieter Mulier circa 2025
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Calfskin belt with spirals and zippers, corset style. Size 65.
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 Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White Pattern: Solid Closu...
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 striking silver-tone studded leaves design, created with intricate laser-cut detailing.
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 buckle closure in the middle.
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 Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid ...
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 runway.
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.
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.
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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: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Studded Closure: Belt Lining:...
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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: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Lining: Nude Le...
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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: Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Lining:...
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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 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: Grey, Silver Closure:...
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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 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Linin...
Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
FR 36–38 Fabric: Wool Color: Black Includes: Original vinyl belt
Silver cotton Pea Coat with leather button and belt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver cotton Pea Coat with leather button and buttonhole closure on the front. belt with buckle closure and belt-loop. Pocket on both side. Box-pleat on the middle back. SIZE M
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
The bag is a reinterpretation of the iconic Alaïa Corset Belt of 1992. The bag itself is made out of the highest quality textured leather, and features beautiful laser-cut cutout det...
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.
90s Black Alaia Wide Black Shell Embellished Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By the master of sexy Alaia. Adjusts from: 24 inches to 26 inches
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.
Azzedine Alaia Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Alaïa Azzedine circa 1990/2000 France Signed Azzedine Alaïa belt 100% leather straps interlaced twists.
ALAIA belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA wide belt France: 65 fit up to 25.5 waist
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 wanted to pay tribute to.
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.
Alaïa fringed belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) White leather fringed belt.
Alaia Leather Fringe Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Alaia leather belt. Alaia leather fringe belt with floral detail.
AZZEDINE ALAIA snakeskin belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Taupe snakeskin belt from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Size 70. Made in France.
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 embellishment and leather laced edging with triple buckle closure.
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, streamlined look.
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-tone metal eyelets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaia Calf Hair Leopard Print Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia calf hair waist belt with buckle fastening.
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 strips lacing and stud details on the sides.
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. Belt holes fall at 28", 29", and 30". Excellent condition.
AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Size 65. Fits a 24-27" waist. Antique brass hardware. Made in France. Excellent/very good condition. 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 double loop closure.
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.
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.
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 widest point.
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 multitude of flowers in the same material and tones.
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 marked a French size 70.
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 hole got added.
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 résille. Taille indiquée 65. Collection prêt-à-porter circa 2021, sous la direction art...
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. Labeled a size 65.
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.
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.
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, which best fits a US 8-10.
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.
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, and contrast stitching.
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 three adjustment holes.
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, seamlessly blending structure with elegance.
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 Collection. Marked size 80. Measurements: Length 28"-34"
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 Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Li...
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.
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 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 wide in the front.
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.
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.
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.
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34...
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 is enriched with laser-cut details.
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 closure in the middle.
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 with laser-cut details.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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...
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Shiny Copper Tone Sleeveless Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa's Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this bodycon dress debuted on the season's runway and is crafted from a shiny copper-tone knit. The sleeveless design features a ...
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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...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
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...
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...
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...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress Size XS Look 41 from the Fall 1992 Collection. Excellent Condition. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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.
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986. This design is one of Alaïa’s most iconi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
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 dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
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.