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 back ornamented with a square patch openworked with stylised flower pattern.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1986 Embroidered Navy Blue Shirt Dress Women's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Azzedine Alaïa – Spring/Summer 1986 Embroidered Shirt Dress (Runway Piece) Rare and collectible, this embroidered shirt dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1986 collection was...
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 the waist) is made of 2 lays of fabric, the one underneath is shorter) SIZE M
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 the front The composition is 100% acetate
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 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Nude, Cream Patte...
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 French cuffs, and high low hemline with cinched, ruched back.
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.
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: Alaia Material: Cotton Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details:...
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 polyester ▪ Classic shirt collar ▪ Open front with button fastenings ▪ Three-quarter len...
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 SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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 cuffs, laser cut details and a waist belt at the back. Opens with fourteen buttons...
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: SNKO/A00530 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Cotton Color: White Pat...
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 Brand: Alaia Material: Cotton Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Button CONDIT...
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 cuffs, built in waist stay and 2 side pockets.
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.
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 skirt beginning at the hips.
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: SNKO/A00531 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Cotton Color: White Pat...
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.
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 closure buttons throughout. It falls just above the ankle.
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 dress has a chic silhouette for a framing fit. Style the creation with chic accessor...
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 button opening -Back hem joining -comfortable fit -Perfect for layering Please note...
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 using black patterned cotton fabric, this dress flaunts laser-cut detailing, colla...
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.
Alaia White Button Down Shirt Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully cut and impeccably tailored, this piece exemplifies a balance between casual ease and luxury. The material is woven with a superfine ribbed texture, and constructed in pe...
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. The shirt is cut in Alaias signature 80s boxy style fit and has two utility pleat...
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 fastens like a shirt from top to under waist with invisible black buttons and the draws...
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 that fastens at waist line only with a button and drawstring that creates volume with ...
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...
$12,106
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
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 ...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt IT 42 Gucci black shirt featuring plunged neckline, long sleeves, and lace up sash-tie closure at front.
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
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...
$21,521
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...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
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...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
$975
Size: 38.5 / US 8.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
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...
$652Sale Price|20% Off
L 29.14 in
Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black stretch Gucci tube dress designed by Tom Ford from the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This form-fitting ribbed dress features a halterneck with a 'Gucci'-stamped m...
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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