Alaïa black shirt/dress summer 2016
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black cotton fitted shirt/dress with a round/squared collar, and a gathered
Alaïa black shirt/dress summer 2016
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black cotton fitted shirt/dress with a round/squared collar, and a gathered
Azzedine Alaia striped cotton maxi shirt dress, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia striped cotton maxi shirt dress. Oversized fit with elasticated waistband, turn over
Black rayon knit cocktail dress Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon knit cocktail dress with snap closure on the top middle back. The bottom part ( from
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on
$672Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA cotton eyelet drawstring tie cinched waist tiered shirt dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white cotton floral eyelet drawstring tie cinched waist tiered shirt dress FR36 S Reference
ALAIA 2012 nude cream laser cut overlay cotton peplum shirt dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA 2012 nude cream laser cut overlay cotton peplum shirt dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/F00237
1990s Alaia Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990s Alaia Shirt Dress
ALAIA Dress Size 10 Black Cotton Gathered Back Skirt Collared Shirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chic ALAIA shirt dress comes in black cotton with a pointed collar, button up front, buttoned
Alaïa Beige Pleated Accent Midi Shirt Dress Size L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Beige Cotton Shirt dress Midi
Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Manchester, GB
Alaïa Spring/Summer 1987 runway black shirt dress with bustle style skirt. Made from rayon cupro
ALAIA cream cotton lattice seam ruffle peplum waist dress shirt FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream cotton lattice seam ruffle peplum waist dress shirt FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00220 Brand
Azzedine Alaia ivory summer shirt dress, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia button-up dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Constructed from an ivory crinkled
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Multicolour Button Up Cotton Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Multicolour Button Up Cotton Shirt Dress
White coton shirt dress with hood collar ALAIA New with tag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White coton shirt dress with hood. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. New with tag
ALAIA white cotton LASER-CUT POPLIN MIDI SHIRT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia a-line midi dress in white cotton (53%) and polyester (47%). Features buttoned
ALAIA cotton eyelet drawstring tie cinched waist tiered shirt dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white cotton floral eyelet drawstring tie cinched waist tiered shirt dress FR36 S Reference
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Ecru Cotton Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Ecru Cotton Shirt Dress
ALAIA beige cotton shirred ruffle tail back peplum tunic shirt FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA beige cotton shirred ruffle tail back peplum tunic shirt FR36 XS Reference: LNKO/A01957
AZZEDINE ALAIA blue shirt dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid blue fitted shirt dress with slits at sides and zig-zag sewn hem from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled
Azzedine Alaia bronze viscose maxi shirt dress, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia bronze viscose maxi shirt dress with nine button closures, pointed collar and full
Alaia White Tail Shirt with Eyelet
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Azzedine Alaia crisp white dress shirt with tail and eyelet fabric insert. New with tags and unworn
Azzedine Alaia 80's Black Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Topanga, CA
This Alaia dress has a typical silhouette with the fitted waist, dolman sleeves and sexy snap
Alaia Black Gathered Cotton Long Sleeve Mini Shirt Dress L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric, this
Alaia Black Silk Blend Knit Sleeveless Shirt dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Black Silk Blend Knit Sleeveless Shirt dress -Sleeveless dress -Shirt collar neck -Front
Alaia Black Patterned Laser Cut Cotton Shirt Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This classy dress from the House of Alaia will help you make an elegant fashion statement. Tailored
AUTH LATE 80s ALAÏA BLACK SILK 'WAXED' SHIRT MINI DRESS
Located in Paris, IDF
STYLISH AND VERY SEXY ALAÏA BLACK SHIRT TO WEAR AS A MINI. INCREDIBLE STYLE. MODERN WAYS OF THE
Alaia White Button Down Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
panels to create a contoured, sculptural shape. The boyish shirt dress style is offset by the way the
Azzedine Alaia Camouflage Oversize Shirt / Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A green abstract print shirt from Azzedine Alaia. The shirt features a yellow, green and navy print
Alaïa Black Cotton Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black cotton sleeveless shirt dress with a shirt stand collar and shirred waistline. The front
Alaïa Dress Navy Halter Style
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black cotton halter dress with deep V-shaped neckline and shirred waistline. It is a wrap style
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
Prada fucsia purple tulle dress
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
$10,863
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
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 the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
$16,554
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turn...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s Crimped black and gold kimono-cut top, non-conforming black net sash decorated with metallic gold threads and sequins. Labeled an...
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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