Alaïa 'bustier' belt by Pieter Mulier circa 2025
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - A Collection circa 2025, under the artistic direction of Pieter Mulier. "Bustier" design
Alaïa 'bustier' belt by Pieter Mulier circa 2025
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - A Collection circa 2025, under the artistic direction of Pieter Mulier. "Bustier" design
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
For sale is this 1991 Azzedine Alaia runway bustier top is cut in a classic corset shape, designed
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black and White Bustier, Tati Collection, Spring 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
A rare and highly collectible Azzedine Alaïa Paris vintage bustier from the iconic Spring 1991
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition: Good
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Black Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Black Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition
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
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA COUTURE black RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa couture runway top from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection. Made from black
Black bustier dress AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier dress with beige lining.
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Bodycon Mini Dress Size M
Brown bustier dress in wrinkled knit and band AlaÏa Paris
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown bustier dress in wrinkled knit and band. Zip on the left side. Silk taffetas lining on the
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M Black Alaïa mini bodycon
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size: M
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size L
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Bustier Cutout Back Gold Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bustier Cutout Back Gold Bodysuit Swimsuit Please note size tag has been
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Bustier Corset Top and Leggings 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Chenille Bustier Corset Top and Leggings Pants 2 Piece Set Ensemble
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Dress and Bolero 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress and Bolero 2 Piece
AZZEDINE ALAIA knit bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare knit bustier from Alaia. Ca. 1990. Best suited for a size XS or S. Deep plum with white
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
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier halter top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black denim bustier halter top with gold topstiching and back buckle from Azzedine Alaia dating to
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit bustier corset top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a Size 'S' and best fits an XS or S. Made in Italy. Center back brass
1990'S AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather wrap bustier with belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather wrap bustier top with belt and silver buckle from Azzedine Alaia dating to the
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black velvet bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black velvet bodysuit designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Labeled a size M
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Sexy Vintage Denim Bra Bralette FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Sexy Vintage Denim Bra Bralette FR 40
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Unworn Ivory Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
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 Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Iconic Vintage Python Leather Black Bra Bralette Please note size
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Campaign Vintage Wrap Bra Bralette Crop Top Size: M Condition
ALAIA black perforated leather CORSET 120 WAIST Belt 70
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Bustier 120 corset belt made from smooth black calf leather and its wide strap
Alaia White Bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia white bustier featuring built in bra cups.
Alaïa Boned Bustier Leather Blazer - '90s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alaïa black boned bustier leather blazer from Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. Long sleeve, frontal
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black bustier dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy jet black textured body conscious mini dress with bustier seams From Alaia dating to the
AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed bustier dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy jet black textured body conscious mini dress with bustier seams From Alaia. Ca. 1990
Neo bustier belt by Alaïa circa 2021
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Ceinture large en cuir de veau noir ajouré au laser créant un effet de
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit Size XS Beige Alaïa vintage sleeveless
Vintage Alaia Navy & Off-White Tati Bustier Top 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia navy and off-white printed denim halter top featuring Iconic "Tati" print
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Fitted Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color-block Mini Dress S/M Please
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, long black dress with bustier seams and unique vents at sides and back designed by
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, long black dress with bustier seams and unique vents at sides and back designed by
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress All Eyes on Alaïa For
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress Size M Look 84 from the Spring
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Bustier Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Sexy Open Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit All Eyes on Alaïa For the last
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodycon Midi Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodycon Midi Black Dress Size M Alaïa black bustier
Rare Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1992 Black Corset Bustier Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a true gem: the corseted jacket from Alaia's Spring/Summer 1992 collection. Initially
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Bodycon Blue Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Plunged Décolleté Bustier Open Back Bodycon Blue Dress Size S
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Sheer Lace Bustier Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Vintage Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Iconic Sexy Sheer Leopard Lace Bustier Bodysuit Please note
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA blue cotton bustier dress with full button back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue, cotton bustier dress with amazing seams and full button back designed by Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Black Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Black Evening Dress Gown
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Corset Bustier Top 2 Piece Set Creme Alaïa sexy bustier
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Sheer Lace Velvet Chenille Bustier Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Sheer Lace Velvet Chenille Bustier Mini Dress Size: M (runs small)
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Cutout Bodycon Red Micro Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Cutout Back Bodycon Red Micro Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S/XS Please note the
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Unworn Bustier Open Back Dress and Bolero 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Unworn Vintage Bustier Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Black Dress and
Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex corset and shorts, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex bustier corset top and high waisted hot pants. Can be worn
90s Alaia Bustier Corset Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alaia jacket exudes an alluring, high-fashion aesthetic. The structured bustier-style bodice creates a
1980s Alaia Leather Bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic 1980s Alaia Bustier features lace up back, padded bust and side zipper closure. This
Azzedine Alaia crop top corset bustier tati collection
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent corset bustier from the house of Alaia. Runway 1991. Tati collection with houndstooth
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA camouflage wrap bustier top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare camouflage wrap bustier top designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. French size
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA white cotton pique RUNWAY wrap top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, white cotton pique wrap top designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to summer of 1983. I have
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Iconic Vintage Chenille Padded White Bra Bralette
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Iconic Vintage Chenille Padded White Bra Bralette Please note size
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bustier Corset
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Black Alaïa corset top with sweetheart neckline, tonal braided trim throughout, eyelet detail
Azzedine Alaia indigo denim bustier halter mini dress, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia indigo denim halter mini dress ▪ Bustier with underwire bra ▪ Flat fell seams
1991 Azzedine Alaia long black runway dress with bustier seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black long dress with bustier seams and unique vents at sides and back designed by
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Bustier Open Back Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress L All Eyes on Alaïa For
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Bodycon Black Mini Dress Size M FOLLOW
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Cutout Bodycon Black Micro Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Cutout Back Bodycon Black Micro Mini
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
Vintage 1991 Azzedine Alaia Documented Runway Red Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic micro mini red stretch rayon dress from Azzedine Alaia's 1991 Spring/Summer runway
Fall 1990 Collection Azzedine Alaia Printed Romper Playsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Alaia. Very few pieces were produced and this is an exceptionally rare piece. The romper is cut low
Alaia Vintage Leopard Bustier, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport, RI
Incredibly rare and coveted 1990s vintage Alaia knit bustier. From one of his most famous
Alaia 90s Black Denim Bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Azzedine Alaia sexiness in this black denim halter style bustier. Strategic topstitching
Alaia Vintage Leopard Bustier - Size XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport, RI
Incredibly rare and coveted 1990s vintage Alaia knit bustier. From one of his most famous
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1987 Azzedine Alaia 4Pc Shorts Skirt Bustier Jacket Christophe Von Weyhe Print
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exceptionally rare ensemble by Azzedine Alaia from 1987 that includes 4 pieces. The
$1,156Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 9.5
New Gucci Limited Edition Collection Runway Gold Jeweled Heels Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Lt. Edition Gucci Heels Brand New * Stunning in Gold Leather * Flower & Butterfly Jeweled Toe * Lady Bug Dangle Jewel * Size: 9.5 * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Leather Insole * 4.5" He...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins dress
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins black dress totally made in italy in italian size range 42
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shorter lenght = 110cm Longest lenght = 160cm SAMPLE SIZ...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Bondage Dress with Gold Hardware, 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : 38 A rare and unusual vintage Gianni Versace black bondage dress with lattice bodice, sides, and back with gold medallions hardware. Se...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 39.5
Shockingly New Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent YSL Final Collection Heels Sz 39.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Final Collection 2004 * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. This C...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes It 40 US 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes S/S 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 40 B / US 10 Color - Nude, Lace-Up Closures at Counters, Crocodile and Bamboo Metallic He...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
$1,990
Size: SIze in description and pictures
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Tiger Print Golden Snake Hardware Halter Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This Roberto Cavalli dress / gown embodies the brand's signature opulence and flair. with a delicate golden finished snake hardware at neck. Mermaid shaped - elegant massive drape ...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
$38,426
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
On Hold|$8,920
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Silver Beaded Fringe Silk and Leather Skirt, SS 1999
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Spring-Summer 1999: A knee-length skirt featuring a nude silk base with vertical silver-tone beaded fringe. The beads create a gradient effect and are interspersed...
Gianfranco Ferré 90's ivory beige sheer lace embroidered slip wedding mini dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Gianfranco Ferré 90's mini dress Constructed of two layers, a nude, sheer silk chiffon slip, overlaid with an illusion tulle ground richly worked in highly dimensi...
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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