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ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.
Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
on back of heels and abrasion to outer soles on this used Alaïa designer resale item. These shoes
Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
throughout with mild tarnishing of hardware accents. Noticeable scuffing on the outsoles of this used Alaia
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals
Located in London, GB
designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals
Alaïa Black Snakeskin Le Bombe Snakeskin Sandals Size IT 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
right side and rear of left shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. This item comes with original
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are punctuated with gunmetal pyramid studs that are carefully applied by
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - this blush-pink suede
Alaia Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals - 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - that's why Azzedine
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 110 Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa 'Bombe' sandals have been crafted in Italy from black suede and finished with round
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals Eu 41 Uk 8 Us 11
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals. Pink. Zip fastening - Back. Does not come with - dustbag or box
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Green. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38.5 Uk 5.5 Us 8.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Navy. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals Eu 39 UK 6 US 9
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded suede sandals. Made pink suede with the brand’s iconic studded detail
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Polka-Dot Watersnake Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa channeled his love for art into each collection - growing up, he would read and
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaїa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Patent Leather Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaïa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed
Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in a classy hue, we love these Alaia sandals. Designed to make a statement, they have a
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Beige Suede Bombe Embellished Open Toe Ankle Wrap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must buy
Alaia Beige Patent Leather Bombe Stud Embellished Open Toe Sandals Size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alaia brings to you these fabulous Bombe sandals to make a statement every time you step out in
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unused gold leather Manolo Blahnik court pumps in size 6.5 US. Slight curve to the heel, in mint condition.
New 90s Bruno Frisoni Black and White Tuxedo Heels Mules Shoes Size 35. 5 / 5.5
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular brand new Bruno Frisoni black and white 'tuxedo' style heels! Frisoni, currently the chief designer for Roger Vivier, began his fashion career in 1980, at Jean-Louis Schr...
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Juding from the S/s 1999 haute Couture runway pic (please see the reference in picture No. 2)they look similar so it might be from that era. NOTE: the material is very stretchy so i...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut transparent blouse with black ribbon trim, choker, fabric button fastenings and caplet. Slim...
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Lace Open Back Dress Look 37 from the Fall 2003 Collection by Donatella Versace Size: IT 40 Condition: Good vintage condition, please not...
$8,183
Size: Large (Runs Small)
John Galliano White Viscose Knit and Tulle Dress with Floral Appliqués, FW 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2000 collection is constructed from a fine viscose knit base, featuring a fitted, ankle-length silhouette. The upper bodice is composed ...
1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
This muted pink silk dress was the spectacular finale dress in Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1999 collection. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, it sculpts the b...
$49,100
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano Midnight Blue Crepe-Backed Satin Strapless Draped Dress, FW 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Evening dress designed by John Galliano for his Fall-Winter 1995 collection, constructed from midnight blue crepe-backed satin. The strapless, columnar silhouette is precisely shaped...
$19,000
Size: FR42 measurements in description
YVES SAINT LAURENT By Tom Ford F/w 2004 Teal Dragon Chinoise Skirt Set
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This dress is a stunning, intricately designed piece inspired by traditional Eastern motifs and symbolism. The form-fitting silhouette is adorned with vibrant, ornate patterns featur...
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.