Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition: Good vintage condition, the underwire that connects the two bra pads is the center is slig...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition: Excellent
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Bra Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Bra Crop Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Black Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Black Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition: Very good vintage condition
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings.
New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New with Tags Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Bra Crop Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Bra Crop Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: XS Condition: Excellent
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable fit.
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Cotton Denim Iconic Bra-Top & Shorts Romper XXS SMAL
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
In near deadstock condition 1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Cotton Denim Iconic Bra-Top & Shorts Romper XXS SMALL!
1980'S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Animal Print Cotton Oversized Dress With Faux Bra-
Located in New York, NY
1980'S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Animal Print Cotton Oversized Dress With Faux Bra-Top And Wrap Jacket
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, ca. 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black leather fringed bra with yellow leather backing, lace up fastening, built in padded bra and side zip closure ca. 1994
Alaia 1994 black leather bra with fringing
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia 1994 black leather bra with fringing, lace fastening, zip closure and built in padded bra Refence: Stephanie Seymour (wearing the same bra) and Azzedine Alaia Photographed by ...
Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra with padded bust. Spring-Summer 1996
Azzedine Alaia blue denim padded bra, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia blue denim padded bra with contrast stitch and 2 back straps with buckle fastenings.
Azzedine Alaia black spandex knit bondage bra, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black spandex knit bondage bra Spring-Summer 1987
Azzedine Alaia black chenille padded evening bra, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black chenille padded evening bra Fall-Winter 1992
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, fw 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; Black leather fringed bra with yellow leather backing, lace up fastening, built in padded bra and side zip closure Fall-Winter 1994
Azzedine Alaia marroon spanex knit bondage bra top, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia marroon spandex knit bondage bra top. Spring-Summer 1987
ALAIA Lambskin Leather Bra As Seen On Rihanna NEW 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia lambskin leather bra. New with tags.Size 38.
Azzedine Alaia cream suede bra top, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia bra top ▪ Cream suede ▪ Built-in padded bra ▪ Corset loop trim with leather string detail ▪ Metal hook fastening ▪ Adjustable shoulder straps ▪ FR 38 - UK 10 - US...
Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top
Azzedine Alaia black leather wrap bra top, fw 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black leather wrap bra top, wraparound design, ties at the waist for an adjustable fit.
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Size: XS (will stretch)
Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia olive and cream cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble.
Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set ▪ Large shawl lapel ▪ Deep plunge neckline ▪ Double-breasted ▪ Long and wide sleeves ▪ Matching tie-up belt ▪ M...
Azzedine Alaia black knitted 2-piece bra and pants ensemble, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black knitted 2-piece pant suit. Fitted bra with circular cut-out and bondage straps.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Sexy Vintage Denim Bra Bralette FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Sexy Vintage Denim Bra Bralette FR 40
Azzedine Alaia blue acetate knitted high waisted shorts and bra top, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia blue acetate knitted high waisted shorts and bra top Spring-Summer 1993
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Unworn Ivory Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Unworn Ivory Bra Bralette Crop Top Size XS
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Iconic Vintage Python Leather Black Bra Bralette
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Iconic Vintage Python Leather Black Bra Bralette Please note size tag is missing.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top Size: M Condition: Good vintage condition
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set Skirt is from the Fall 1983 collection.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Shorts and Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Shorts and Bra Bralette Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set XS/S Please note the shorts are size S and the bra is size XS.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987/1991 Runway Campaign Wrap Bra Top & Shorts 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987/1991 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top and Denim Shorts 2 Piece Set Ensemble Please note the bra is from the Spring 1987 collection and the...
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s ALAIA powder blue viscose tank bra with crisscross back and wool jersey skirt.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black lace dress with molded bra from Azzedine Alaia. Asymmetrically cut skirting creates a beautiful drape at the hip.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony fur bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leopard printed pony fur bustier with built in bra from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Fits a US size 0 or 2 (32" bust or less).
ALAIA Chocolate Brown Mohair, Linen & Viscose Knit Oversized Sheer Faux-Bra Swe
Located in New York, NY
ALAIA Chocolate Brown Mohair, Linen & Viscose Knit Oversized Sheer Faux-Bra Sweater MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced f...
Rare Alaia Bondage Bra c. 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A rare Alaia bondage bra from 1990. Size XS Reference: Naomi Campbell - Vogue Italia, April 1990
Alaia white broderie anglaise padded bra, circa 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia white broderie anglaise padded bra, spring-summer 1992.
important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A rare bondage bra by Alaia from the 1980s in a black viscose.
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
Azzedine Alaia black laser-cut leather corset bra, fw 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black leather corseted bra with laser-cut jagged edge, built-in padded bra, adjustable size with lace up fastening and side zip closure.
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
Azzedine Alaia white rayon spandex bra and cycling shorts set, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ White rayon spandex ▪ Underwire bra with adjustable doubled shoulder straps ▪ High-waisted three-quarter length cycling shorts ▪ Extra Small ▪ Spring-Summer 1990
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Iconic Vintage Chenille Padded White Bra Bralette
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Iconic Vintage Chenille Padded White Bra Bralette Please note size tag is missing.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Blue Denim Backless Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Blue Denim Backless Bra Bralette Crop Top FR 36
Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Alaia Tati black and white gingham Tati ensemble. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Buildi...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black navy corset suit with eyelet trim and bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare navy blue suit with corset and eyelet trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Suit fits a US size 2. Made in in France. Very good condition (very small ba...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare black lace dress with molded bra from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1993.
Alaia Vintage 80's Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Bras (2)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Alaia Vintage Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Bra's. Two vintage 1980's bra's from Azzedine Alaia.
Azzedine Alaïa Bralette SS1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaïa Bralette Spring / Summer 1990 Ready-to-Wear Collection Vintage Made in Italy Black and White Textured geometric print Boned for estruture and support Hook and eye...
Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This iconic black and white gingham Alaia "Tati" cropped bra top and short set was instantly made an icon when photoed on supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri.
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede wrap RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Azzedine Alaïa wrap top from the Fall/Winter 1983 runway collection. Designed in a rich salmon-red, persimmon-toned suede, the piece highlights Alaïa’s sculptural appr...
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Black Mock Neck Brown Leather Lace Up Corset Top 42IT
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black Gianfranco Ferre faux leather accented top. From the 2000s, this chic black knit top features short sleeves, a mock neck, and is made complete with a l...
1980s Thierry Mugler Black Satin Pointed Bralette 42FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black satin bralette by Thierry Mugler, designed by Manfred Mugler in the 1980s, is crafted from lustrous satin in the designer’s signature sculptural silhouette. It features a ...
Versace F/W 2003 Strapless Lace Bustier Bra Black Corset Top
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2003 Strapless Lace Bustier Bra Black Corset Top IT 40
Gianni Versace F/W 1994 Runway Vintage Leopard Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1994 Runway Vintage Leopard Gold Textured Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Please note size tag is missing.
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1987 Vintage Bustier Cone Bra Leather Black Crop Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1987 Vintage Bustier Cone Bra Leather Black Crop Top IT 38
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Corset Top with Integrated Bra, F/W 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautifully constructed Roberto Cavalli leather corset from F/W 2003, crafted from supple black genuine leather. The design features delicate spaghetti straps, a softly curved swee...
$109Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 70B / 32B
NEW La Perla Nude Top Boned Corset Corsage Bustier Strapless Shapewear 32B 70B
By La Perla
Located in Switzerland, CH
NEW LA PERLA CORSAGE CORSET TOP WEAR THIS AMAZING CORSET WITH ANY SHEER TOP, DRESS OR UNDER A JACKET OR CARDIGAN! SO VERSATILE! FOR A PERFECTLY SHAPED BODY La Perla Tulle bustier ...
2004 Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Silk and Leather Corset Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Silk and Leather Corset Top 100% Silk, 100% Leather IT Size 40 - US 4 Inner corset New, in excellent condition
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Azzedine Alaïa Sleeveless Shirt – Spring/Summer 1988 Runway Collection
By Azzedine Alaïa, Alaïa
Located in PARIS, Paris
Rare archival runway piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1988 collection. Beautiful button fastening detail: the buttons fasten vertically before continuing horizontally. Co...
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier 1989 Satin Bralette
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this Jean Paul Gaultier 1989 bralette. Features hook and eye closure and dollar sign engraved hardware. In excellent vintage condition. Authenticity guarant...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 1998 Crystal Embellished Bra IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional Gucci by Tom Ford bra from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, representing one of the defining lingerie-inspired designs of the season. The bra is constructed from so...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Bralette Bikini Swim Top (M)
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford bikini swim top from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection is crafted in black swim fabric. It features underwired balconette cups, slim adjustable shoulder straps...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER New conical corset bustier. Never worn.
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in CACHAN, FR
Beautiful corset bustier with conical shape. Similar model Worn by Madonna. Rare and sought after. New never worn. Vintage. Collectible. Size 6US 8 UK 36FR. Magnifique bustier cor...
Dolce & Gabbana Satin & Lace Gathered Bustier Corset Top, Circa 2001
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Geneva, CH
Probably from the iconic 2001 Spring-Summer collection, this Dolce & Gabbana corset bustier top will for sure enhance your femininity ! Made from glossy powder pink satin, it's desig...
Early 1990s Donna Karan Corset Boned Sheer White Lace Strapless Bustier Top 4
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 1990s, this Donna Karan strapless bustier top is crafted from sheer white lace with intricate an floral motif. Structured with internal boning for a sculpted, corset-l...
1994 VIVIENNE WESTWOOD brown shearling coat with orb buttons
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare rich brown shearling coat with signature orb buttons designed by Vivienne Westwood, dating to circa 1994. Made of heavyweight shearling, the coat has a striking silhouette ...
$1,141
Size: US 4 / U.K. 8
S/S 1997 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Black bow Tailored blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1997 Christian Dior blazer designer by Gianfranco Ferré for his ultimate Dior final collection. The jacket features the bow closure detail at the bust and waist line...
Valentino S/S 95 red beige floral wrap sari scarf one shoulder mini dress M-L
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A very rare piece from Valentino S/S 1995, the most gorgeous sari inspired scarf dress in vibrant red with beige floral print. The dress features a one shoulder cu...
Showstopping Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This iconic Showstopper by Thierry Mugler is a Silk Velvet Dream! She arrives not as a woman, but as an apparition: poured into liquid Bordeaux velvet so saturated it seems to drink...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Lilac Tulle and Lace Dress US Size 4
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage lilac tulle and lace dress. From the CHRISTIAN DIOR Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. This lilac lace dress embodies the romantic and theatrica...
Valentino S/S 2005 Vintage RUNWAY Sequin Embellished Top Tank Cami
By Valentino
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Valentino S/S 2005 Runway Sequin Top Condition: Good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear Size: Please note, the size and material tag are missing. Best fit for...
Valentino Boutique Spring 2000 Look 85 Maxi red roses lace dress
By Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Boutique Spring/Summer 2000 Collection – Look 85 Exceptional ecru crêpe dress featuring red rose embroidery and shoulder straps. Size 36. Very good condition (minor marks ...
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Sculptural Runway Skirt Suit Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Like a shard of midnight architecture wrapped around the body, this two piece Thierry Mugler ensemble is less a garment than an act of sculptural seduction. The silhouette is so gorg...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Silk Satin Crocodile Corset Bamboo Heel Sandals 38C
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Gucci by Tom Ford heels from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection. A similar version was featured on the runway. Crafted in pale aqua green silk satin, the sandals feature an intricate ...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Fur Bolero Shrug Jacket
By Plein Sud
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY !!! REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Faycal Amor Plein Sud Vintage Authentic fur, does not mention type, looks like fox Black with ever so slight tones of merlot One hook and e...
Thierry Mugler SS 1986 Dramatic Sculptural Black Suede Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A fitted waist, plunging décolletage and sculptural shoulders give this Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1986 suede leather jacket its unmistakable sense of drama. The silhouette is pure...
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening. Lush with...
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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