AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer skirt with decorative
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer skirt with decorative
Azzedine Alaia black mini dress with mirrored hemline, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer hemline embellished with
1980s Azzedine Alaia Black Dolman Sleeve Vintage 80s Mini Dress or Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress or sweater tunic! Incredible design by the body
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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Azzedine Alaia Black Jersey Body Conscious Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Azzedine Alaia jersey stretchy black body conscious mini dress. - Featuring Back
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the
$1,057
ALAIA Dress vintage
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
ALAIA Magnificent body-hugging dress. Vintage model. Very rare and sought after. Very good
AZZEDINE ALAÏA Vintage S/S 1991 Black Polka Dot Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Alaïa’s iconic Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this body-hugging mini dress features the
Alaia Black Sheer Stretch Viscose Long Sleeved Mini Dress W/Flounced Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black sheer stretch viscose long sleeved mini dress with scooped neck and
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features
$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
Azzedine Alaia Electric Blue Body Con Mini Dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue knit mini dress with racer neckline and flared hem by the late great Azzedine Alaia circa 1990s
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer
$1,665Sale Price|20% Off
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
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An iconic 90's vintage designer dress by Azzedine Alaïa - a work of art by the sadly departed
Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant example of Azzedine Alaïa’s mastery of knitwear architecture, this black fit-and-flare
Dark Green Alaia Sleeveless Knit Dress Size FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Dark green sleeveless knit midi dress by Alaia. Square neckline. 32" bust, 26" waist, 40.5" length
Alaïa Sculptural Black Ribbed Knit Dress with Textured Ruffle Skirt FR 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional Alaïa Paris knit dress exemplifying the house’s renowned sculptural craftsmanship
Navy & Black Alaia Patterned Three-Quarter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress Size FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Navy and black patterned fit and flare dress by Alaia. Crew neck. Three-quarter sleeves. Zip
Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
dress is crafted in Italy from a stretch viscose blend with intricate black and indigo geometric
Alaïa Blue Sculpted Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress with Matching Cropped Cardigan IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and timeless Alaïa two-piece ensemble showcasing the house’s legendary mastery of
Black wool knit mini -dress with zip ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool knit mini-dress with zip. SIZE ON TAG : M but fit more likely S
Alaia Black Wool Fancy Knit Armor Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an original vintage Alaia black wool mini dress featuring
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly flattering, jet-black, seamed dress with full skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to
$726Sale Price|34% Off
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black and Red Asymmetric Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking vintage Azzedine Alaïa sleeveless mini dress from the 1990s, crafted in black stretch
Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's Alaia black long-sleeved stretch velvet open-backed, scoop neck mini dress. In excellent
ALAIA black white viscose HOUNDSTOOTH MERMAID MINI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia houndstooth mermaid midi dress in black and white viscose (44%), polyamide (43
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA green seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A deep forest-green dress by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to approximately 1992. Cut close through the
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size M Black vintage
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size XS Excellent
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Stretch Knit Black Cap Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage black Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal
Azzedine Alaia black white polka dot sleeveless flare babydoll mini dress FR 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Azzedine Alaia sleeveless flared dress in black with white polka dot print Fitted upper which
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress Size M Vintage Alaïa sheer
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Sexy Open Back Fitted Dress Size FR 38 Black Alaïa sleeveless knit mini dress with
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Knit Dotted Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Knit Dotted Mini Dress Alaïa bodycon silhouette
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M Black Alaïa mini bodycon
Unavailable|$475
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.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with open V shaped back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black mini dress with open V shaped back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Can
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with full ruched skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit mini dress with full ruched skirt from Azzedine Alaia. Size 'S'. Approximate
Alaïa Women's Pierre Mantoux for Alaïa Black Lace Layered Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Lace Short cap sleeves dress Mini length Round
Vintage 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Racerback Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black racerback dress featuring a
Sold|$3,800
Black Boiled Wool Alaia Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black textured boiled wool mini dress with long sleeves and scalloped hem line.
AZZEDINE ALAIA red mini dress with black leather belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid red, light weight knit jersey mini-dress with unique wrapped black leather belt from Alaia
Alaïa Black Swallow Glitter Pattern Mini Dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
resale item. Details Black Viscose Dress Metallic swallow pattern Mini Sleeveless Plunge neck
Alaïa Black Silk Sheer Knit Mini Dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
where a pluck to the weave is visible on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black
Sold|$1,400
Azzedine Alaia 1991 Bodycon Knit Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia long sleeve black stretch knit bodycon dress featuring a collar & button
AZZEDINE ALAIA black fringed mini dress - 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black wool dress with cut outs and fringe from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Fits a
Sold|$1,400
Black Knit Long Sleeve Alaia Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic black wool long sleeve mini dress with high crew neck line. Seam detailing around bust and
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly flattering jet black seamed mini-dress with full skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black Knitted Mini Length Dress Size L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Synthetic Mini knitted dress Round
Sold|$12,500
Alaia Vintage Goddess Mini Dress, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia ultra-rare museum quality Goddess Mini Dress with halter plunge neckline
Sold|$1,100
Alaia Brown Knit Mini
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia brown ribbed knit long sleeve mini dress featuring a front zipper and
Sold|$850
1990s Alaia Black Knit Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A classic Alaia silhouette, this black knit skater dress dates from the 1990s. 74% wool & 26
Sold|$1,400
Black Alaia V-Neck Mini
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic soft black wool long sleeve mini dress with low v-neckline. Seam detailing around bust
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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