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Alaia Cardigan

Alaia Cropped Cashmere Sculptural Cardigan Grey
Alaia Cropped Cashmere Sculptural Cardigan Grey

Alaia Cropped Cashmere Sculptural Cardigan Grey

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Super luxe, ultra sculptural Alaia cropped cashmere cardigan. Bought for £1750 and worn twice. Made

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2010s French Cardigans

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille knit wrap cardigan sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This Azzedine Alaia wrap cardigan from 1992 is made from a soft chenille knit in an off-white tone

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1990s Italian Cardigans

ALAIA black silk SHEER SHORT Cardigan Sweater 42 L
ALAIA black silk SHEER SHORT Cardigan Sweater 42 L

ALAIA black silk SHEER SHORT Cardigan Sweater 42 L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa sheer short cardigan in black silk (100%). Closes on the front with buttons

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2010s Cardigans

ALAIA cream viscose blend textured knit cropped cardigan jacket FR36 S
ALAIA cream viscose blend textured knit cropped cardigan jacket FR36 S

ALAIA cream viscose blend textured knit cropped cardigan jacket FR36 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALAIA cream viscose blend textured knit cropped cardigan jacket FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00552 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Blue ribbed edge to edge cardigan in rayon knit AlaÏa
Blue ribbed edge to edge cardigan in rayon knit AlaÏa

Blue ribbed edge to edge cardigan in rayon knit AlaÏa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue ribbed edge to edge cardigan in rayon knit. SIZE L

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Early 2000s European Cardigans

ALAIA beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S
ALAIA beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S

ALAIA beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALAIA beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00550

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S
ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S

ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa mock-neck sweater in dark grey rib-knit wool (with 8% cashmere). Features an

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Alaia Black Knit Ruffle Cardigan And Fan Circle Skirt Ensemble
Alaia Black Knit Ruffle Cardigan And Fan Circle Skirt Ensemble

Alaia Black Knit Ruffle Cardigan And Fan Circle Skirt Ensemble

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an Alaia knit ruffle cardigan and circle skirt set. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Azzedine Alaïa. The set comprises three pieces: a bodysuit, a skirt, and a cardigan, all originating from

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Contemporary Alaia Black and White Knit Cardigan
Contemporary Alaia Black and White Knit Cardigan

Contemporary Alaia Black and White Knit Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super fitted Alaia cardigan in black with white woven strips. Heavyweight wool blend with snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Alaia Black Silk Sheer Open Cardigan
Alaia Black Silk Sheer Open Cardigan

Alaia Black Silk Sheer Open Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Black Alaia black silk sheer open cardigan. New with tag and never worn. Original retail price of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan
Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan

Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia, chocolate brown, knited, collarless , short sleeve, Cardigan/Jacket with a textured

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan
Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan

Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan Made in Italy Materials: viscose, polyester Closes with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

1990's Alaia Orange Boiled Wool Cardigan
1990's Alaia Orange Boiled Wool Cardigan

1990's Alaia Orange Boiled Wool Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stay warm and chic with this 1990's Alaia orange wool knit cardigan. Highly sought after early

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Late 20th Century French Cardigans

Rare Azzedine Alaia Black Woven Kimono Cardigan Duster 1985
Rare Azzedine Alaia Black Woven Kimono Cardigan Duster 1985

Rare Azzedine Alaia Black Woven Kimono Cardigan Duster 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black knit duster sweater

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1980s French Cardigans

ALAIA white viscose silk CROPPED CUT-OUT Cardigan Sweater 38 S
ALAIA white viscose silk CROPPED CUT-OUT Cardigan Sweater 38 S

ALAIA white viscose silk CROPPED CUT-OUT Cardigan Sweater 38 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa cropped cut-out cardigan in white viscose (50%), silk (40%) and polyester (10

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset  L
vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset  L

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L Reference: GIYG/A00073 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L
vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L Reference: GIYG/A00073 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset  L
vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset  L

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L Reference: GIYG/A00073 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Alaia Grey Cocoon Sweater
Alaia Grey Cocoon Sweater

Alaia Grey Cocoon Sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia grey cocoon cardigan featuring panels of black and various shades of grey

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1990s French Cardigans

Azzedine Alaia Knit Blouson with Zipper Detail
Azzedine Alaia Knit Blouson with Zipper Detail

Azzedine Alaia Knit Blouson with Zipper Detail

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia, textured, wool knit, blouson/cardigan, in an off black tone, having a deep U

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1980s Cardigans

AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket zebra print 44

AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket zebra print 44

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

ALAIA sleek bolero style jacket in black with subtle green metallic zebra print. Small brass snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

ALAIA ivory wool 2022 CUT-OUT TURTLENECK Sweater 40 M
ALAIA ivory wool 2022 CUT-OUT TURTLENECK Sweater 40 M

ALAIA ivory wool 2022 CUT-OUT TURTLENECK Sweater 40 M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa turtleneck sweater in ivory wool (100%). Features geometric cut-outs, rib-knit

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2010s Cardigans

Alaia Off White Zipper Cardigan 1985
Alaia Off White Zipper Cardigan 1985

Alaia Off White Zipper Cardigan 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia off white knit cardigan with zipper front closure and pockets. Collection 1985

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA silver dress and cardigan set
AZZEDINE ALAIA silver dress and cardigan set

AZZEDINE ALAIA silver dress and cardigan set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Incredibly sexy, metallic silver and black dress with matching cardigan. Seamed in all the right

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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia leopard print knit jersey cardigan, fw 1991
Azzedine Alaia leopard print knit jersey cardigan, fw 1991

Azzedine Alaia leopard print knit jersey cardigan, fw 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia leopard-print cardigan ▪ Loose fit ▪ Button fastenings ▪ 38% Wool, 36% Rayon

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1990s Italian Sweaters

Alexander McQueen cardigan 2020
Alexander McQueen cardigan 2020

Alexander McQueen cardigan 2020

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - (Made in Italy) Off-white wool cardigan with a tail and matching buttons. Size

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2010s Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Fitted Cardigan
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Cardigan

Azzedine Alaia Fitted Cardigan

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Azzedine Alaia Fitted Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia, boiled wool, fitted cardigan in tones of coral, having a raised, pattern detail

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1980s French Cardigans

AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille cardigan with lurex
AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille cardigan with lurex

AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille cardigan with lurex

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black chenille cardigan sweater with lurex from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 40

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

ALAIA black wool SHORT Cardigan Sweater S
ALAIA black wool SHORT Cardigan Sweater S

ALAIA black wool SHORT Cardigan Sweater S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa cropped cardigan in black wool (87%) and polyester (13%). Closes with buttons

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2010s Cardigans

Alaïa Black Cropped Buttoned Cardigan Size S
Alaïa Black Cropped Buttoned Cardigan Size S

Alaïa Black Cropped Buttoned Cardigan Size S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to knitwear is evident on this used Alaïa designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

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By Bill Blass

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Alaia Cardigan For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia cardigan you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Orange and more. If you’re looking for a alaia cardigan 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Alaia Cardigan?

The price for a alaia cardigan starts at $290 and tops out at $4,656, and on average, selling for $805.

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.