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 diamond embroidered hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's, Dress is la...
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 mirrored pieces trimmed in gold thread from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's...
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 conscious designer, whom always produces figure flattering designs.
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...
$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
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 neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Body-Hugging Mini Dress Size M, Italy
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
ALAIA Magnificent body-hugging dress. Vintage model. Very rare and sought after. Very good condition. Size M. Size M.
Alaia Electric Blue Body Con Mini Dress, 2000s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jaw dropping. If you had to wear one dress for the rest of your life here she is. 2000's electric blue knit mini dress with racer neckline and flared hem by the late great Azzedine A...
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 house’s signature sculpted silhouette and a tonal embroidered polka dot motif—a detail me...
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 flounced hem.
$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...
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!
Azzedine Alaïa vintage black bodycon dress from the mid 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A vintage black bodycon dress by Azzedine Alaïa from the mid-1980s. Made from lightweight, semi-sheer, and stretchable knit, the design features a slim, mid-length silhouette that co...
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: Alaia Paris Circa: 2010 Designer: Azzedine Alaia Style: Fit & Flare Color(s): Blac...
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 couturier and ‘King of Cling’. This soft sculptural dress is made of ‘houpette’, a cheni...
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 dress is crafted in Italy from signature textured stretch knit. The sculpted bodice ...
$396Sale Price|20% Off
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, 16" shoulder width.
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. Made in Italy from a signature ribbed stretch knit, this sleeveless black dress cont...
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 closure at back. 30" bust, 26" waist, 36" length, 15" shoulder width.
Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and collectible example of Alaïa Paris knit craftsmanship, this sculptural fit-and-flare dress is crafted in Italy from a stretch viscose blend with intricate black and in...
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 sculptural knitwear and architectural tailoring. This refined set features a sleeveless V...
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
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 approximately 1990. Size XS. Approximate measurements (unstretched): drop shoulder 17", b...
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 a high neck, armor-like detailing, 3-D knit patterns, structured shoulders, sleeve...
$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 crepe with a bold diagonal red insert.
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.
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%), polyester (9%) and elastane (4%). Features a ruffled trim and opens with a conc...
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 bodice with extra long sleeves and a high, simple neckline, the dress opens into a so...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size M Black vintage Alaïa beaded dress featuring bead and sequin embellishments throughout and scoop neck...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size XS Excellent Condition.
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, this perfect form-fitting little black dress features a wide scoop neckline, off-the-...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal stitching throughout and cutout at back.
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 extends into a flared full skirt Concealed back zip Size: FR 36 with plenty of stretch...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and sc...
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 ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Slit at centre back ▪ Matching mini shorts ▪ Size Small ▪ Spr...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress Size M Vintage Alaïa sheer lace mini dress featuring collar with button closures at center front, black lace ove...
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Sexy Open Back Fitted Dress Size FR 38 Black Alaïa sleeveless knit mini dress with crew neck, cross-over straps at open back and concealed zip closure at side.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Knit Dotted Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Knit Dotted Mini Dress Alaïa bodycon silhouette mini dress featuring textured knit contrast polka dot print throughout and square neck...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M Black Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout.
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.
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.
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.
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 body-con fit, square neckline, wide straps, side seams, and center back clasp and ...
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 dating to the late 1990's.
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 neckline and panel stitch work at the torso and skirt. Autumn/Winter 1991 Collection. ...
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 size small or slim medium. Measures approximately 33" at the bust, 24" at waist, 38...
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 waist and hips.
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 1990's.
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, double belted waist & cut-out details. Spring/Summer 1991 Collection. Excellent Cond...
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 pointed collar.
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% polyester gives this dress a lovely feeling and texture with stretch. Long sleeve with a...
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Crafted from luxurious black and white cotton knit, this mini dress features a scoop neckline and plunging scoop back.
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 and waist and hips.
Sold|$1,650
AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'crochet' knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Size 'S'. Very stretchy. Built in shorts with snap closure. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
Sold|$317
Azzedine Alaïa Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 France Azzedine Alaïa long-sleeved dress and midi skirt in navy blue and red wool. Detail of wool lace on the collar, under the chest. Dress skirt alternating openworks,...
Vintage 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Body-con Scalloped Halter Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black body-con dress featuring a scalloped halter and hem, wide halter strap, side darts, exposed back, and center b...
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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