ALAIA black viscose GLITTER CLOQUE CROPPED BOLERO Jacket 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa bolero jacket in black glitter cloqué viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and
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Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Dress and Bolero 2 Piece Set
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ALAIA sleek bolero style jacket in black with subtle green metallic zebra print. Small brass snap
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AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket zebra print 44
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Edgy Alaia cropped jacket in black leather from the early 1980's. Alaia is best known for his body
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1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA striped dress with matching bolero jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
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Very rare long striped dress with matching bolero jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1992
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ALAIA black & nude wool CROCHET BOLERO Jacket 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
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Vintage Alaia Black Off the Shoulder Dress & Bolero Ensemble 1992
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Azzedine Alaia taupe embossed suede cropped bolero jacket, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
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▪ Azzedine Alaia taupe suede copped bolero jacket ▪ Embossed pattern throughout ▪ Shawl lapel ▪
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ALAIA black wool blend SCALLOPED BOLERO Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
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Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Unworn Bustier Open Back Dress and Bolero 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
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Alaïa Twinset
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Alaïa Twinset
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A timeless Alaïa twinset comprising a black bolero jacket and sleeveless dress. Both pieces feature
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Azzedine Alaia Black Bolero Top w/Scalloped Edges
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Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Faux Fur Leopard Crop Top Bolero Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Faux Fur Leopard Crop Top Bolero Jacket FR 36
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Alaia White Python Bolero Jacket
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolero style white python drawstring waist jacket. Size : 8 US Sizing
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Azzedine Alaïa 1990s shawl collar black lamb bolero
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Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s
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Azzedine Alaia Simple Black Bolero With Tags Size 38
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Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia 80% Wool and 20% Cashmere bolero Jacket with Leather Braids details.Swing style
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1980s Alaïa Leather Jacket
Located in Paris, IDF
AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket. Special short and large cut with a perfect leather, feminine
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Located in San Francisco, CA
90s Alaia 100% cotton bolero jacket. Buttons up the front, as well as on the sleeve. Inset pockets
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Alaïa Shearling Bolero - 80s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Alaïa Shearling Bolero is a rare longuette made by Azzedine Alaïa in the second half of 1980s
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Alaia Bolero For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia bolero you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a alaia bolero from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Alaia Bolero?
Prices for a alaia bolero can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $5,587, while, on average they fetch $1,249.
Azzedine Alaïa for sale on 1stDibs
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.”
Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.
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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.
From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures.
Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond.
And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship.
Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods.
The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.
Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.
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