Azzedine Alaia multicoloured rayon knit butterfly two-piece dress, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia butterfly two-piece dress ▪ 90% Viscose, 6% Nylon, 4% Spandex ▪ V-neck bodysuit with hidden zip fastening ▪ Ankle-length wiggle skirt with back zip fastening on leg...
Alaia 1991 Butterfly Mini Body
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alaia 1991 Butterfly Mini Body This exquisite Alaia mini bodysuit is a true vintage gem, hailing from the renowned designer's iconic 1991 collection.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the runway.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1991 Butterfly Pattern Vest Women's XS Italy
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent thick vest. Butterfly patterns from the winter 1991 runway collection, the most iconic of the Alaia house.
very rare 1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA butterfly skirt with artwork by Thierry Perez
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and well documented woven butterfly skirt from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez dating to 1991.
very rare 1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA butterfly catsuit with artwork by Thierry Perez
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare woven butterfly catsuit from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez dating to 1992.
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made from one of his signature high-stretch knits, these leggings are from Alaia’s iconic Fall/Winter 1991 collection. On a pale beige ground, large butterflies are printed across th...
Black stretch knit skirt with butterfly pattern AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black stretch knit skirt with butterfly pattern. SIZE S
1980s Alaia Black Wool Dress with Butterfly Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely soft wool dress with a ribbed crew neckline and V-shaped lowish back. The butterfly sleeves narrow at the cuff and of a thicker wool for accentuation, as is the bottom of the ...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt Iconic Piece!!!
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt XS Iconic Piece!!!
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt XS Iconic Piece!!!
1991 Alaia Black Skirt Suit Butterflies Tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Azzedine Alaia Collection autumn-Winter 1991 tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli black wool skirt suit featuring a jacket with cut out effect, single-breasted hook, printed silk lining with...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Thierry Perez Butterfly Print Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Thierry Perez Butterfly Print Bodycon Dress Size Small Iconic, rare and collectible piece from the Azzedine Alaia's Fall/Winter 1991 butterfly...
Azzedine Alaia butterfly printed corset and skirt ensemble, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia iconic butterfly printed corset and skirt ensemble.
very rare 1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA butterfly dress with artwork by Thierry Perez
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare woven butterfly dress from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez dating to 1992.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Long Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Iconic Butterfly Vintage Skirt Very rare woven knit butterfly skirt from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez.
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S/M Please note the crop top is size S and the skirt is size M.
Alaia Iconic Butterfly leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia knit leggings with colorful allover butterfly design on black background.
Azzedine Alaïa Fall/Winter 1991 Iconic Butterfly Motif Knit Bodysuit & Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the highly acclaimed fall/winter 1991 ready to wear collection, this butterfly motif this bodysuit and skirt ensemble is one of the most coveted designs of lifetime Alaïa.
A/W 1991 Azzedine Alaïa Butterfly Print Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1991 Azzedine Alaïa fitted butterfly mini dress with artwork by Thierry Perez.
Butterfly and flower printed legging LEONARD
By Leonard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Butterfly and flower printed legging. Fabric composition: 80% nylon, 20% lycra. Branded fabric. Elastic band on the waist SIZE S
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
Oscar De La Renta 1990s Vintage Multicolored Dress Size 6, Italy
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Capri, IT
Oscar de La Renta multicoloured dress totally made in italy in size 6
$357
Size: Recommended Size; US 10 / UK 14
2000’s Versace Butterfly Print Backless Cotton Mini Dress - Beachwear
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000s vintage Versace mini dress, crafted in a cotton stretch fabric, with allover Butterfly print decoration, knotted bows on the tops of the shoulders and a deep, scooped back fe...
F/W 2003 Versace by Donatella Butterfly Print Ruched Bodycon Flare Dress IT 38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vibrant F/W 2003 Versace dress features the season’s signature butterfly print in vivid jewel tones. The figure-hugging silhouette is enhanced by asymmetrical ruching and a flar...
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 38 Excellent Condition! As seen on Rihanna!
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil S/S 2003 Butterfly Print Ruched Bodycon Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil S/S 2003 Butterfly Print Ruched Bodycon Mini Dress Size M
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 1993 Documented Black Perforated Boiled Wool Pants Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a truly important and documented piece of fashion history by AZZEDINE ALAÏA from his Fall 1993 collection: the black perforated boiled wool-blend pants with fringed fini...
$359Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Vest
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage off-white double-breasted vest featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. Label reads CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Made in China. Marked Size : 40. Please ref...
Alexander McQueen Multi Color Print Dress from Fall 2018
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alexander McQueen Long sleeves Silk Print Dress in light green and brown from Fall 2018 - tassel sleeves Size Medium 6/8 see measurement : Bust 36 inches waist 28 inches/ dress lengt...
Moschino 1980s Vintage Multitone Women's Jacket Made in Italy Size 44
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Multitone Jacket Totally made in italy in italian size range 44
Bill Blass Black Cutout Mesh Halter Swimsuit Bodysuit, 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage BILL BLASS black mesh cut-out one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a convertible strap, which means you can wear it as a halter, or strapless! Cut-out mesh detail on...
S/S 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Denim Butterfly Rhinestone Jacket
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a light wash embroidered Christian Dior Boutique metallic denim jacket, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this fabulous collared jacket fe...
Vintage 1980s Swish Multicolour Gilet Unisex Italian Size 46 Viscose
By swish
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Swish Multicolour Gilet Totally made in italy in italian size range 46 Composition: Viscose
NWT Blumarine Vintage FW 2010 Runway Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings It 40
By Blumarine
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Vintage Blumarine Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings F/W 2010 Runway Collection Designer size - 40 Stretch sequin fabric, Tiger print, Fully lined, No zipper, Low waist. Measu...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black - Size uk 16
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red - Size uk 16 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edward...
Alberta Ferretti sheer brick colored blouse
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
Alberta Ferretti brick-colored sheer classic blouse. This blouse has seven buttons and a single button on each cuff. There are two slim darted panels on both the front and back of th...
J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...
Emilio Pucci 1971 “Rosa“ Print Black Brown Blue Silk Blouse & Velvet Pants Set
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
This stunning 1971 silk chiffon blouse and cotton velvet palazzo trousers hostess ensemble features the “Rosa“ print, one of Emilio Pucci's fabulous signature floral prints, in turqu...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Beaded Wedding Gown Bridal Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding dress with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Deep Cleavage Laceup Silk Dress 4
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
This dress is a variation of Goldie Hawn's Golden Globe Dress created exclusively by John Galliano An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for y...
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Beautiful Thierry Mugler Couture Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This arresting, floor-grazing Thierry Mugler Couture gown is a masterclass in architectural sensuality. Cut with Mugler’s signature anatomical precision, the bodice plays a daring ga...
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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