Alaia Black And White Stripe Skirt 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alaïa black and white stripe skirt from 1992, a striking
Alaia Black And White Stripe Skirt 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Alaïa black and white stripe skirt from 1992, a striking
Alaïa Black and White Mesh Flared Skirt, 2014/2015
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black and white knitted flared skirt with geommetrical pattern. The skirt
Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Azzedine Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 30 Signed by the photographer on the verso
Silver Gelatin
Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
H 20 in W 16 in
Rossy de Palma and Azzedine Alaïa for Yo Dona Magazine
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Silver Gelatin
Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
knit (50:25:25) in classic black with a white textured pattern and stitched hem. Has a super easy to
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. No fabric composition tag but it's a sort of velvet knit, very soft
Black and white knit jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white knit jacquard dress. Knit composition: 40% wool, 35% rayon, 20% nylon, 5% polyester
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. Main fabric composition: 75% rayon, 15% polyester, 2% elastane
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 black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00105
$1,156
Alaïa set Spring 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA -(Made in Italy) Black and white stretch mesh set composed of a bodysuit and a skirt. Size S
Alaïa skater dress winter 2016
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black and white knitted skater dress with short sleeves and geommetrical
HERMES black white brown 2022 LEOPARD JACQUARD KNIT Jumpsuit S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa catsuit in black, cream, and brown lightweight leopard jacquard knit
Alaia Zebra Pony Hair Clogs
Located in London, GB
Alaia Zebra Pony Hair Clogs Black and white zebra patterned calf pony hair clogs. Featuring brown
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6 Black stretch-wool
Contemporary Alaia Black and White Knit Cardigan
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super fitted Alaia cardigan in black with white woven strips. Heavyweight wool blend with snap
New Alaia Open Toed High Heel Boots - 37 - Black and White Suede
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
New Alaia high heel open toed boots. Boots are flawless suede of black and white shapes. The boots
Azzedine Alaia Black And White Abstract Print Chenille Catsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white stretch knit
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white striped bodysuit designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white 'Tati' minidress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white oversized houndstooth Alaia dress from the 'Tati' collection dating to
Alaia Black and White Thick Knit Dress with Flare Skirt - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Alaia sleeveless black and white dress is a thick knit and has a very flare skirt. The dress
Alaia Black Tati Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white Tati print denim moto jacket featuring a double breasted
Alaia Blck Tati Tote
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white Tati print purse featuring black leather trim at the top and
Alaia Iconic Black & White Striped Maxi Dress With Open Back 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white striped bodycon
Alaia Tati Print Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia Black and white tati double breasted jacket with corseted lace up detail at back
AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 tati skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vintage Alaia black and white houndstooth skirt from the 1991 Tati collection. Excellent Condition
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Fall Winter 1986 Grey Acetate Knit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
black and white lablel. Material : 100% Acetate Knit Marked a universal size M - Please refer to
Alaïa Long Black and White Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa- (Made in Italy) Long black and white knitted dress. Size 40. Additional information
Black and white sleeveless knit dress AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white sleeveless knit dress. SIZE 36 (S)
Alaia Iconic White and Black Short Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaia flared dress featuring a white and black geometric pattern, a scalloped neck, an invisible
Alaia White & Black Long Sleeve Cutout Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: White and black long sleeve cutout crop top by Alaia. Round neckline. Designer
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Tati Checkered Black and White Crop Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Tati Cropped Jacket FR 36 Alaïa cropped jacket with geometric
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS
ALAIA black & white viscose blend KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knit flared dress in black and white viscose (82%), polyester (10%), nylon (6%) and elastane
ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Black and white Alaia jacquard knit fit and flare dress with long sleeves, scallop trim at square
Azzedine Alaia Corset jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia small plaid, black and white cotton jacket with dolman sleeve and corseted bodice.
Alaia Unusual Spider Web Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia off-white and black knit bodycon dress with "Spider Web" motiff
ALAIA black white scallop geometric jacquard fringe hem long sleeve top FR38
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white scallop geometric jacquard fringe hem long sleeve top FR38 Reference: CNLE
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H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
new ALAIA black white puzzle woven leather top handle shoulder bucket tote bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white puzzle woven leather top handle shoulder bucket tote bag Brand: Alaia Model
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M Reference: TGAS
AZZEDINE ALAIA calf hair 'leopard' corset belt with studs
Located in San Fransisco, CA
from Azzedine Alaia. Black, tan and off white in color. Black leather trim and darkened hardware
Alaia black and white striped flared dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia black and white dress with flared skirt, a sleeveless design, and concealed back zip
Important Vintage Azzedine Alaia Black and White Graffiti Logo ' A ' Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Important and iconic 1990s / 90s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white bodycon crop top! Features allover
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white striped skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black and white striped skirt with scalloped waistline and trim at hemline from Azzedine Alaia
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white textured mini dress - Unworn
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white textured mini dress from Azzedine alaia dating to the 1990's. Labeled a
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Iconic SS 1991 Tati Houndstooth Check Black and White Gra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
collection is characterized by its bold, graphic black-and-white design, reminiscent of the Houndstooth
ALAIA black white scallop ruffle eyelet jacquard knitted fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white scallop ruffle eyelet jacquard knitted fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: YIKK
Alaia Vintage Iconic Navy Blue and Off-white Canvas Espadrilles Size 37 (FR)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA for TATI early 1990s iconic navy blue and off-white hound's tooth canvas espadrilles
Alaïa muslin skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black and white patterned silk skirt. Size 42FR indicated. Condition: Very
Alaïa Black and White Striped Sleeveless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alaïa black and white striped sleeveless dress. Black and white knitted wool blend dress from Alaïa
Azzedine Alaia black and white skater skirt Salamandre dress New w Tags
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia black and white skater skirt dress New w Tags
Alaia Black and White Knit Jersey Peplum Top and Flare Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Azzedine Alaia black and white knit jersey peplum top and flare skirt. Centre back zipper, elastic
1991 Alaia Black and White Tati Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Alaia Black and White Knit Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia knitted fit and flare knitted dress is featured in black with a white striped/chevron pattern
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed
1992 Azzedine Alaia Runway Striped Stretch Knit Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic and absolutely breathtaking Azzedine Alaia black and white striped stretch bodycon mini
Alaia Twinset Black and White
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Alaia Twinset Black and White. The black knit is plush like velvet. Size M
Alaia Black/White Leather Laser Cut Tote
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Stunning in appeal, this tote by Alaia is sure to be a loved buy. The black tote is crafted from
Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress. Sleeveless design with scoop neck, centre
90s Azzedine Alaia Iconic Black and White Houndstooth Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super iconic Alaia bodysuit circa 1990s. Black and white houndstooth pattern on designer's
1990s ALAIA Off White Body Con Dress with Black Print Trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Classic ALAIA. This dress is off white. The mini dress features seam details throughout that accent
Alaia Black/White Suede And Zebra Print Calf Hair Bow Pumps Size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of pumps from the house of Alaia are extremely versatile with round toes bow detailed vamps and high
Alaia Black/White Suede And Zebra Print Calf Hair Bow Pumps Size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of pumps from the house of Alaia are extremely versatile with round toes, bow-detailed vamps, and
Azzedine Alaïa Perforated Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa openwork fitted dress. This black and white knit dress is sleeveless with a high
Alaia Graphic Knit Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic body conscious knit gown from Azzedine Alaia. Bold, vertical black and white stripes edged
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H 14.57 in W 7.88 in L 18.12 in
Alaia Black/White Knitted Jacquard Fabric and Leather Large Houndstooth Tote
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Alaia Tati black and white gingham Tati ensemble. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to
Vintage Black and White Houndstooth Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage houndstooth button up jacket.
Alaia Black and White Knitted Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Black and White patterned skater dress -Square neckline -Zip fastening along the back
Azzedine Alaïa Stretch-Knit Wool Flare Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa black and white stretch-knit wool fit-flare dress. Features contrast white stitched
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
$43,538
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
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...
$21,769
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
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...
Vivienne Westwood Military Tweed Suit
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood English tweed suit with oversized shoulders, epaulets, collar, revers and peplum. Great dip front hem jacket wearable as separate. Oversized flaps cover pockets at ...
VivienneWestwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
Christian Dior by John Galliano black lurex evening dress and coat, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress and coat ensemble ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Dress comprises a skirt and top constructed from metallic black lurex jersey with sheer diamond patter...
2008 Vintage Alexander McQueen “The Girl Who Lived in the Tree” Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen 2008 “The Girl Who Lived in the Tree” Dress Editor’s note: Iconic Alexander McQueen 2008 “The Girl Who Lived in the Tree” Silk Strapless Dress. Fall 2008 collection...
Alexander McQueen c.1996 Rust Orange Textured Wool Tailored Dress Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Alexander McQueen dress coat, circa 1995/1996. Unique and exquisitely textured with tightly woven and overlapping strips of material - resembling a twine-like or thistle-like...
Contemporary Colorful Prism Meta Pendant Light by Elyse Graham
By Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
Our first lighting collection to capture the organic forms found only in our experimental MetaMATERIAL. With a blend of transparency and opacity, we create ethereal shapes of light a...
Resin, Rubber
Christian Siriano Couture Spring 2019 Runway Size 4 / 6 Black Horsehair Gown
By Christian Siriano
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Couture Spring 2019 Runway gown ! This dress has so much detail, and only the finest materials were used. Backed by horsehair this piece of art c...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford GG Monogram Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Navy Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting the rhinestone 'GG' Gucci slip dress of your dreams, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this incredibly rare dress is constructed of two layers:...
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
New Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Jacket as seen on Sharon Osbourne 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Black Blazer Jacket 2015 Collection Italian size - 42 Designed with structured shoulders and a nipped in waist for a strong silhouette, and ...
$5,170
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Gianni Versace turquoise orchid print rayon jersey maxi dress, ss 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace turquoise orchid print maxi dress ▪ 62% Rayon, 25% Acetate, 13% Nylon ▪ Cowl neck ▪ External corsetry boning on right side ▪ High leg slit on left side ▪ IT 38 - FR ...
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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