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Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings
Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings

Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an Alaia denim blue knit top and leggings ensemble

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21st Century and Contemporary Twin Sets

Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991

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. Spring

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1990s Italian Twin Sets

New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set
New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set

New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

New with Tags Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set All Eyes on Alaïa

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21st Century and Contemporary Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable fit. All Eyes on Alaïa

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1990s Shirts

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Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, ca. 1994
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, ca. 1994

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

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1990s Italian Lingerie

Alaia Black Leather Bra 1993
Alaia Black Leather Bra 1993

Alaia Black Leather Bra 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black leather bra circa 1993. Please inquire for additional images

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1990s French Bras

Alaia White Eyelet Lace Bra
Alaia White Eyelet Lace Bra

Alaia White Eyelet Lace Bra

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia white cotton eyelet lace bra top featuring built in underwire padded cups

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20th Century French Bras

Alaia 1994 black leather bra with fringing
Alaia 1994 black leather bra with fringing

Alaia 1994 black leather bra with fringing

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Size: Approx. Modern day Fr 38

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

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1990s French Bras

Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra, ss 1996
Azzedine Alaia red sequin evening bra, ss 1996

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

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1990s Italian Bras

Azzedine Alaia blue denim padded bra, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia blue denim padded bra, ss 1991

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

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1990s French Bras

Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra

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

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1990s French Bras

Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, fw 1994
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed lace up bra, fw 1994

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

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1990s French Bras

ALAIA Lambskin Leather Bra As Seen On Rihanna NEW 38
ALAIA Lambskin Leather Bra As Seen On Rihanna NEW 38

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. Photographed on the mannequin size 2 US. Run

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bras

Azzedine Alaia cream suede bra top, ss 1992
Azzedine Alaia cream suede bra top, ss 1992

Azzedine Alaia cream suede bra top, ss 1992

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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6

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

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1990s Italian Blouses

Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top
Rare Iconic 1980'S Alai Denim Jean Bra Top

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

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1980s Bras

Alaia Black Suede Laser Cut Bra
Alaia Black Suede Laser Cut Bra

Alaia Black Suede Laser Cut Bra

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black suede bra featuring an all over laser cutout design and lace up back.

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1990s French Blouses

Alaia Black Criss Cross Bra 1990's
Alaia Black Criss Cross Bra 1990's

Alaia Black Criss Cross Bra 1990's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage black Azzedine Alaia knit bra with v front straps, sculpted cups, and hook and eye closure

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1990s French Blouses

Azzedine Alaia black leather wrap bra top, fw 1983
Azzedine Alaia black leather wrap bra top, fw 1983

Azzedine Alaia black leather wrap bra top, fw 1983

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Size: Fr 38 (modern day 34 - 36)

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

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1980s French Blouses

Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990
Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990

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. Spring-Summer 1990

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set, fw 1992
Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set, fw 1992

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

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA
ALAIA

ALAIA

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ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s ALAIA powder blue viscose tank bra with crisscross back and wool jersey skirt.

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1990s French Clothing

AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress

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

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony fur bustier
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony fur bustier

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

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1990s French Bustiers

Rare Alaia Bondage Bra c. 1990
Rare Alaia Bondage Bra c. 1990

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

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1980s French Bras

important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987
important Alaia black bondage bra top c. 1987

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. Size Small Reference Image

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1980s French Bras

Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede 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

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1990s Italian Bras

Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra

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

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1990s Italian Bras

Azzedine Alaia black laser-cut leather corset bra, fw 1994
Azzedine Alaia black laser-cut leather corset bra, fw 1994

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

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1990s Italian Corsets

Azzedine Alaia white rayon spandex bra and cycling shorts set, ss 1990
Azzedine Alaia white rayon spandex bra and cycling shorts set, ss 1990

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

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991
Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991

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

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20th Century French Clothing

AZZEDINE ALAIA black navy corset suit with eyelet trim and bra
AZZEDINE ALAIA black navy corset suit with eyelet trim and bra

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

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Late 20th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with bustier
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with bustier

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Vintage 80's Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Bras (2)
Alaia Vintage 80's Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Bras (2)

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

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Late 20th Century French Bras

Azzedine Alaïa Bralette SS1990
Azzedine Alaïa Bralette SS1990

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

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1990s Italian Bras

Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top
Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top

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

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Alaia Bra For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia bra you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. If you’re looking for a alaia bra 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. Finding a alaia bra for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Alaia Bra?

On average, a alaia bra on 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $9,312 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine 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.