NEW AZZEDINE ALAIA DEEP BURGUNDY SATIN PLATFORM SANDALS SHOES It. 39.5 - US 9.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montgomery, TX
New AZZEDINE ALAIA Satin Shoes Sandals Color: Deep Burgundy Italian size 39.5 or US 9.5 Burgundy
NEW AZZEDINE ALAIA DEEP BURGUNDY SATIN PLATFORM SANDALS SHOES It. 39.5 - US 9.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montgomery, TX
New AZZEDINE ALAIA Satin Shoes Sandals Color: Deep Burgundy Italian size 39.5 or US 9.5 Burgundy
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
Alaïa Burgundy Python Lace Up Heels Size IT 35.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to heels is evident on this used Alaïa designer
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 Size 8 Burgundy Silk Satin Peep Toe D'orsay Wedge Pumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA d'orsay pumps come in rich burgundy silk satin with a peep toe, and curved, pointed back
Alaia Burgundy Suede Stud Detail Booties Size 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Breathtakingly beautiful are these booties from Alaia! The burgundy booties are crafted from suede
Alaia Burgundy Wedges
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy satin peep tow wedges
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 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 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 NEW & SOLD OUT Burgundy Black SuedeCut Out Lace Up Ankle Booties in Box
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Alaia NEW & SOLD OUT Burgundy Black SuedeCut Out Lace Up Ankle Booties in Box
$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...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink size S
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink F/W 2004 Collection Designer size - S Cardigan - Black Color Jersey, Real Mink Fur, Button Closure, Bow Accent, Stre...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top IT 40
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots It. 38 US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots Italian size 38 - US 8 2008 Collection A little lace goes a long way, so make these Roberto Cavalli boots your nod to one of...
1980s Azzedine Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Vintage 80s One Piece Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black stretch velvet one piece bodysuit! No one ever made bodysuits as well as Alaia, and this is definitely proof. Features a super soft black velvet tha...
New Versace Black Jersey Leather Beads Embellished High Slit Dress Gown 40 US 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Black Jersey Long Dress Gown Designer size 40 - US 6 Black Jersey, High Side Slit, Build in Leotard Bottom Underlay, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Same Jersey Fabric....
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.