Alaïa Dark Brown Suede Ankle Boots - Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these stunning Alaïa dark brown suede ankle boots. These boots are in
Alaïa Dark Brown Suede Ankle Boots - Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these stunning Alaïa dark brown suede ankle boots. These boots are in
Alaïa Ankle Boots - '00s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Alaïa black leather ankle boots with sharp pointed toe, slender stiletto heel, and side zipper
Alaia Black Suede Thigh High Platform Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a pair of Alaia black suede thigh-high platform boots
ALAIA black suede STUDDED Ankle Boots Shoes 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic AlaÏa ankle boots in black suede featuring grey laser cut details with topped off
Alaia, Black suede laser-cut boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Black suede laser-cut lace-up boots. The item is new - unworn. • CONDITION: new - unworn
Alaia Leopard Calf Skin Platform Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Stunning Alaia platform ankle boots. Bought for €1395, worn once for an indoor magazine shoot and
Alaia Laser-Cut & Lace Detail Leather Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Laser-Cut & Lace Detail Leather Ankle Boots Black ankle boots crafted from leather in laser
ALAIA black LASER CUT CALF HAIR SNAKE PRINT Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle boots in black laser-cut calf hair pattern and calfskin. Open with a
ALAIA Low Boots in Green and Black Suede Size 36FR
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Superb pair of Alaia low boots in green and black suede. Size 36FR. They can as well be worn with a
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Emerald Green Suede Platform Boots
Located in New York, NY
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Emerald Green Suede Platform Boots
AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede curved wedge round toe ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede curved wedge round toe ankle bootie EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02105 Brand
$102Sale Price|40% Off
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37 Reference: TGAS/A03116 Brand
$105Sale Price|65% Off
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5 Reference: ANWU/A00992
$82Sale Price|25% Off
ALAIA black green suede leather crossover platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather crossover platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: CC
$136Sale Price|35% Off
ALAIA dark green suede foldover lace up side cone heel booties EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA dark green suede foldover lace up side cone heel booties EU38 Reference: ECLO/A00124 Brand
Black Alaia Studded Suede Pointed-Toe Booties Size 40.5
Located in New York, NY
Black suede pointed-toe heels booties by Alaia. Silver-tone stud embellishments throughout. Zip
Black Suede Lace-up Corset Booties-
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Exquisitely crafted in black suede, the Alaïa Lace-up Corset Booties are your winter essentials
Alaia Studded Leather Ankle Boots size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Alaia Scalloped Accent Boots Soft leather boots with metal applications. Solid color Narrow toe
Alaia Studded Leather Ankle Boots size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Alaia Scalloped Accent Boots Soft leather boots with metal applications. Solid color Narrow toe
ALAIA black and creme suede ankle boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy and fun Alaia suede ankle booties. size 39. Worn once. Note: see red marks on the side heels
Alaia Black Leather Western Cowboy Inspired Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
leather mid-calf boots by Alaïa reinterpret classic western motifs through the maison’s signature Parisian
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black suede stiletto ankle boots with almond shaped toe from Alaia dating to the early 1990's
Alaia Over Knee Studded Flat Boots size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in Italy, Alaïa's black leather pair is backed in a stretch fabric for the perfect
Alaia Over Knee Studded Flat Boots size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in Italy, Alaïa's black leather pair is backed in a stretch fabric for the perfect
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989
ALAIA black satin CROCO EMBOSSED HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle booties crafted from black satin and a croc-embossed leather heel
$449Sale Price|24% Off
Size: 37.5
UNWORN Alaia Black Suede Platform Lace Up Boots Booties High Heels 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of
Pierre Cardin Reissued Purple Fringe Top
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of Pierre Cardin with this captivating and avant-garde top. Style this with an Alaia skirt, some
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Brown Printed Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Alaia dress, some Chanel boots and an Hermes handbag to complete the look. Style it in infinite ways and
New Alaia High Heeled Boots - Black Suede and Sheer - Size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
New pair of high heeled boots from Alaia. Striking pair of boots that is made of black suede and
Alaia Black Suede Low Ankle Length Boots Size 35.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Boots are an essential part of your wardrobe and these boots crafted from top quality materials are
New Alaia Open Toed High Heel Boots - 37 - Black and White Suede
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
New Alaia high heel open toed boots. Boots are flawless suede of black and white shapes. The boots
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Alaïa Black Leather Platform Booties
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Black leather Alaia round-toe platform booties with tonal stitching, elastic gore panels at
Alaia Cream Python and Mesh Zipper Booties Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Enjoy the most fashionable days with these stylish booties. Modern in design and craftsmanship, they are fashioned to keep you comfortable and chic!
ALAIA Size 10 Black Leather Chunky Heel Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA boots comes in a black leather featuring a over the knee style, chunky heel, wooden sole, and
ALAÏA Black with Green Python High Heel Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Incredible Alaïa boots made from a luxurious black python, which is beautifully textured and has a
Alaia Suede Lattice Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Boots! The prefect addition for fall. They are in great condition. Size
ALAIA Black Suede Studded Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Black Suede Studded Ankle Boots Made In Italy Materials: Suede Features Studded Detail
Rare Azzedine Alaia Thigh High Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare collectible early 90's Alaïa slim fit wool thigh-high boots. Red and black geometric cube
Alaia black leather riding boots, size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia black leather riding boots, size 37.5, round toe, zip fastening, short heel and center slits
Alaia, cutout studded suede boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, cutout studded suede boots with open toe. The item is in very good conditon. • CONDITION
ALAIA burgundy suede STUDDED Boots Shoes 40.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa studded booties in dark burgundy suede. Open with a zipper on the inside
ALAIA burgundy suede STUDDED Ankle Boots Shoes 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa studded ankle boots in burgundy suede. Elastic part on the instep. Brand new
ALAIA black suede Platform Ankle Boots Shoes 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa low ankle boots in black suede. Open with a zipper on the inside. Brand new
ALAIA black suede EMBELLISHED Chelsea Boots Shoes 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa embellished chelsea boots in black suede with elastic bands on the side
Alaïa Women's Black & Grey Contrast Platform Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
outsole on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black and grey Suede Ankle boots High platform
Alaïa Red Suede Zigzag Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
on the left side of the left shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Comes with original dust
ALAIA black leather Knee High STRETCH Boots Shoes 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa knee-high boots in stretchy super smooth calfskin. Open with a zipper on the
Alaïa Black Leather Ruffle Platform Boots Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to soles with some
Alaïa Black Mid Calf Suede Boots Size IT 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the boots is evident. Abrasion to the counter on both shoes
ALAIA off-white & beige LEOPARD CALF HAIR Boots Shoes 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle boots in off-white and black printed calf hair. Open with a zipper on
Alaïa Black Suede Panelled Heeled Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to suede upper with some
Alaïa Black Leather Cutout Knee High Boots Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Wear to the heels and soles, with abrasions
Alaïa Black Knee High Suede Heel Boots Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to the boots is evident. Abrasion on the toe box/vamp, heel, counter
Azzedine Alaïa Black Leather Beaded Buckle Boots Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the boots is evident. There are light scratches to the
ALAIA Size 6.5 Black Suede Buttoned High Heel Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA booties come in black suede with a pointed toe, back zip closure, covered heel, and button
Alaia Black & Silver Suede & Leather Cutout Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black and silver suede and leather cutout ankle boots by Alaia. Zip closures at
Alaïa Black Suede Eyelet Scallop Edge Platform Boots Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to boots is evident on this new Alaïa designer resale item
Alaïa Brown Pony Hair Animal Print Platform Boots Size IT 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
abrasions to the leather on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Brown Pony hair Ankle boots
Alaïa Black Suede Zip Detail Mid Calf Boots Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. Minimal wear to the uppers with some
Azzedine Alaïa Black Snakeskin Panelled Laced Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light signs of wear and abrasion to the suede on
Alaïa Black Leather Cut Out Zip Front Boots Size IT 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to boots is evident. General creasing to the leather on the
Alaïa Black Leather Cut Out Knee-High Boots Size IT 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to boots is evident. Light wear to upper with creasing seen through
Azzedine Alaia Black Lambskin Boots with Lace-Up Sides - 37.5 - 1990's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia Black Lambskin Boots with Lace-Up Sides - 37.5 - 1990's. These gorgeous boots are a
Alaïa Black Suede Lace Up Ankle Boots Size IT 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
shoe tow with abrasion marks to the suede on this used Alaia designer resale item. Details Black Suede
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Black Perforated Heel Boots
Located in London, GB
momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Black Perforated Heel Boots
Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Black
Located in Carnate, IT
Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Black Trocchetti Alaia. In black suede with application of small studs
Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey
Located in Carnate, IT
Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey Alaia Trocchetti. In gray suede leather with application of small
Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black
Located in Carnate, IT
Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black Trocchetti Alaia. In black leather with elasticated part along
AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede curved wedge round toe ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede curved wedge round toe ankle bootie EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02105 Brand
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37 Reference: TGAS/A03116 Brand
ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA black leather angular cut out front almond toe platform ankle boot EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather angular cut out front almond toe platform ankle boot EU37.5 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA black leather angular cut out front almond toe platform ankle boot EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather angular cut out front almond toe platform ankle boot EU37.5 Reference: TGAS
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy red suede geometric cut out high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy red suede geometric cut out high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA blue black leopard print calf hair suede angular wing back bootie EU39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA blue black leopard print calf hair suede angular wing back bootie EU39.5 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA blue black leopard print calf hair suede angular wing back bootie EU39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA blue black leopard print calf hair suede angular wing back bootie EU39.5 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Brand: Alaia
ALAIA Size 10 Black Suede Chunky Heel Cutout Booties
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very chic black suede booties by Alaia. These shoes are brand new and feature a cut-out detail and
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: CC
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Round Toe Ankle Zip Boots Grey Suede
Located in London, GB
Height: 4 CM / 1. 6" Fabric: Suede Made in Italy. Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Round Toe Ankle Zip Boots Grey
ALAIA black suede silver grommet stud trimmed flat ankle chelsea boot EU38.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede silver grommet stud trimmed flat ankle chelsea boot EU38.5 AZZEDINE ALAIA Black
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU37 AZZEDINE ALAIA Black
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU36.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU36.5 AZZEDINE ALAIA
Alaia black suede ankle boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Carnate, IT
Alaia ankle boot. In black suede. Featuring small studs as bright application. Perfect for festive
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$970Sale Price|60% Off
Size: 37
Gucci 90th Anniversary Fall Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn Soles.. Uppers & Snakeskin are Mint Condition From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$5,837
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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 Cover ...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Size: S-M
1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...
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.