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.
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 chenille padded evening bra, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black chenille padded evening bra Fall-Winter 1992
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
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...
1975 Tiffany & Co Mesh Halter Top By Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
The Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Mesh Halter Top by Elsa Peretti is a timeless piece for any collector. Its intricate and elegant design makes it the perfect accessory to any outfit....
Sterling Silver
1980s Thierry Mugler Black Satin Pointed Bralette 42FR Top of
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 ...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2001 Black Leather Braided-Front Tank Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2001 collection of Jean Paul Gaultier, this black leather tank top is among the most technically distinctive pieces of that season. The front is constructed entirely in ...
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
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.
Rare Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 Sculpted Lambskin Leather Claw Corset Bustier
By Thierry Mugler
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and highly collectible Thierry Mugler bustier from the Spring Summer 1994 collection, showcasing the designer's unmistakable vision of the female body as a powerful, s...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
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
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Corset Top with Integrated Bra, 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautifully constructed Roberto Cavalli leather corset from 2003, crafted from supple black genuine leather. The design features delicate spaghetti straps, a softly curved sweethea...
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
GUCCI Tom Ford 2001 Runway black silk 3D conical bra bustier IT38 XS
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford 2001 Runway black silk 3D conical bra bustier IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00575 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: SS 2001 - Runway Material: Silk Color: Black P...
$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 ...
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...
Prada Fall/Winter 1998 Runway Black Leather Top — IT 44
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
A rare and collectible piece from Prada’s iconic Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this black leather top embodies the sleek minimalism and subtly subversive sophistication that defined l...
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...
Christian Dior dress by John Galliano circa 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Geometrical-pattern silk muslin dress with flounces, in red, pink, and yellow tones. Red ...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...
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 ...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
Rare Class Roberto Cavalli 2000’s Mohair Cashmere & Dyed Fox Fur Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Class Roberto Cavalli archive jacket from the early 2000s, beautifully capturing the house's unmistakable blend of luxurious craftsmanship, sensual tailoring and exoti...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Fall Winter 1999 Thierry Mugler black floor length evening gown with a beautifully sculpted silhouette and dramatic sweetheart neckline. Soft black velvet trim outlines the bodice wh...
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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
Bonnie Cashin for Sills Spring 1968 Cream Check Wool Tweed Coat, Documented
By Bonnie Cashin for Sills, Bonnie Cashin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Documented, adorable, and highly coveted 1960's Bonnie Cashin wool plaid coat dating to Phillip Sills 1968 Spring Ready to Wear collection. Runway provenance aside, this darling coat...
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 ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior SS 1998 "In A Boudoir Mood "Silver Lame Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Important Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1998" In A Boudoir Mood " silver lame broche gown. Of antique silver metallic lame embossed with Marguerite flower heads and leafy folia...
Bob Mackie Elizabeth the First 1970's Black Devoré Velvet Gown with Crystals
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...
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...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
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...
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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