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-...
$1,152Sale Price|47% Off
Alaia Black Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia Wine colour long sleeves bodycon maxi dress
Alaïa Circa 1990s Navy Blue Rayon Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A timeless silhouette from Azzedine Alaïa, this navy blue rayon dress captures the designer’s mastery of form and fabric. Cut to contour the body with precision, the dress features ...
$1,456Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage 90s Alaia Wine Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia Wine colour long sleeves body con maxi dress. Featuring his signature two fisheyes darts in front and his stretchy fabrics with back zipper closure. - Made in F...
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 Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress. Features off shoulder neckline, long sleeves, rainbow crochet neckline and hem, concealed back zipper and mini length.
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Dress Size S Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featuring tonal b...
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. All E...
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.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress Size L Iconic Azzedine Alaïa leopard print stretch bodycon dress featuring high v neckline and back zip cl...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout.
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress Size: S Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featurin...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Bodycon Mini Dress Size M
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Shiny Copper Tone Sleeveless Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa's Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this bodycon dress debuted on the season's runway and is crafted from a shiny copper-tone knit.
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi-sheer, lightweight texture. The design includes long sleeves with extended cuffs and a ...
$1,428Sale Price|40% Off
90s Alaia Black and Navy Stripe Wool Open Knit Fringe Hem Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia black and navy stripe wool open knit fringe hem dress. Featuring an invisible back zip closure, signature body con stretch fabric fit. - Made in France. - Si...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back. From the 1991 Fall/Winte...
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 condition - size tag Small.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Bodycon Velvet Knit Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Bodycon Velvet Knit Black Dress Size M Alaïa heavy knit velvet dress with open knit trim throughout, V-neck, long sleeves and concealed zip closure a...
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 c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Fitted Semi-Sheer Dress Size XS Beige Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featuring tonal bow accent at...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size: M Condition: Excellent
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 The Supermodel Bodycon Runway Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size L
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 Alaia black knitted bodycon dress with red ribbon graphic, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black rayon knitted bodycon dress ▪ Red ribbon and bow graphic ▪ Centre back leg slit with concealed zipper ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Calf length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Win...
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00235 Brand: Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Black, Red Pattern: Geometric Closure: Zip...
F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black knit maxi dress designed by Azzedine Alaia from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This exquisite dress showcases a unique laser-cut technique, with intrica...
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...
$504Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40 Reference: TGAS/A00506 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Cupro Color: Black Pattern: So...
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Black Cutout Collar Knit Bodycon Stretch Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black knit Alaia stretch dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this full-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evangelista. Th...
ALAIA black cotton blend SCALLOPED JACQUARD KNIT Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa scalloped jacquard bodycon dress in black cotton (80%), polyamide (15%) and polyester (5%).
ALAIA black viscose blend STRIPE EMBELLISHED KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa stripe embellished bodycon dress in black viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and polyamide (5%).
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.
1990 ALAIA Blush Pink Rayon Jersey Bodycon Cocktail Dress With Cut Out Racer Ba
Located in New York, NY
1990 ALAIA Blush Pink Rayon Jersey Bodycon Cocktail Dress With Cut Out Racer Back
Unavailable|$1,495
Alaia Black Sleeveless Day and Evening Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alaia bodycon dress hugging garnet which clings tightly to the body, to the waist.
Unavailable|$1,120
Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia fitted stretch knit body con dress in rust color, subtle V-neckline, stitched detail along the bodice that provides a flattering shape, and a back zipper fastening. Dress is a ...
Unavailable|$1,500
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Bugundy Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
A sexy curve-hugging dress with long sleeves and a mock turtleneck. Button closure up the back. Ribbing at waist and lower arms. Mannequin is a size 4, measurements below are unst...
Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alaïa introduced the world to the 'body' with his ultra flattering tight dresses.
1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In the 1980's when most of the fashion world was embracing sharp shouldered power dressing and baggy androgyny, Alaïa introduced the world to the 'body' and to his own skin tight dre...
Sold|$319
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 Alaia BodyCon Dress w/Deep V-Neck & Mutton Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
An early 1990's Alaia dress in a mocha color with sage undertones. Featuring a deep v-neck, mutton sleeves and body contouring shape. Fabric is a mix of rayon, polyester and spandex....
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Off the Shoulder Bodycon Dress M Alaia bodycon dress with long sleeves, rainbow honeycomb knit accents on collar shoulders and bottom, and zip closure at back.
Alaia Dress - Size XS - Cream Ribbed Scoop Neck Bodycon Sleeveless
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA bodycon dress comes in creamy beige ribbed stretch knit with a scoop neck and deep V back.
Sold|$6,163
Azzedine Alaia white bodycon dress, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia bodycon dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1993 ▪ Constructed from white jersey comprising viscose, spandex and nylon ▪ Open back and sides ▪ Bodice with bra-style straps ▪ Ca...
ALAÏA Classic Vintage 1990s Red Bodycon Clueless style Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning vintage Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress from the 1990s. This red stretch mini dress has the most incredible fit in classic Alaïa style - it hugs the body and it is so comforta...
Sold|$2,581
Alaia 1993 Black Mesh Cutout Bodycon Dress.
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia 1993 Black Mesh Bodycon Dress. Features scoop neckline, mesh cutouts, back zipper and mini length.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA Fall Winter 1991 Vintage Sculpting Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa vintage Fall Winter 1991 black sculpting bodycon mini dress Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1991 Fabric: Viscose Color: Black Size: ...
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress Size M
Sold|$2,800
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress Size M Alaïa knit sleeveless dress with pointed collar featuring button closures at center front.
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.
1980s Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress.
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Grey Leopard Bodycon Dress 2011
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia grey leopard knit dress featuring a high square neckline, tank sleeves with trim, fitted body, straight skirt, knee ...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress Size Small Alaïa fitted halter black dress with scoop neck, open back and snap closures at nape and center back.
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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