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
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
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
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
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
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
$336Sale Price|20% Off
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
ALAIA off white viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA off white viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S Reference: SNKO
$336Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA blush beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA blush beige virgin wool blend mini buttons classic cropped cardigan FR36 S Reference: SNKO
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01945
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
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
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection. Made
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
Alaïa Blue Sculpted Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress with Matching Cropped Cardigan IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and timeless Alaïa two-piece ensemble showcasing the house’s legendary mastery of
Azzedine Alaia leopard wool dress, cardigan, skirt and leggings set, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia leopard wool four-piece set ▪ Long sleeve fitted knee-length dress ▪ Oversized
Azzedine Alaia Blue Lace Rib Knit Embellished Mini Dress and Cardigan, SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black & ivory cotton STRIPED OPEN VIVENNE CROCHET Jacket 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia striped crochet open cardigan in black and white cotton (79%) and polyamide
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
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
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
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
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
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
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Sanguine Orange FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Sanguine Orange FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01944 Brand
ALAIA black wool blend SCALLOPED BOLERO Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa cropped bolero cardigan in black nylon (47%), wool (44%) and polyester (7
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01947
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01945
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01945
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01926
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01928
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Peche orange FR38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Peche orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS/B01927
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Mandarine orange FR38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Mandarine orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS/B01938
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sauge blue FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sauge blue FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01943
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01941
ALAIA lilac viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA lilac viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00553
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
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
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
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
ALAIA nude ladder stitch button front 3/4 sleeves cropped cardigan FR36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude ladder stitch button front 3/4 sleeves cropped cardigan FR36 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA black wool blend button front long sleeve cropped cardigan FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black wool blend button front long sleeve cropped cardigan FR36 XS Reference: AAWC/A00809
ALAIA black virgin wool blend button front long sleeve cropped cardigan FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black virgin wool blend button front long sleeve cropped cardigan FR36 XS Reference: AAWC
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
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
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
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
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Sanguine Orange FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Sanguine Orange FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01944
ALAIA nude pink wool blend BUTTON FRONT Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia long sleeve knit cardigan in nude wool (87%) and polyester (13%). Opens with
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sanguine Orange FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sanguine Orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Ocre orange FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Ocre orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS/B01939
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch button cardigan Bleu Canard teal FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch button cardigan Bleu Canard teal FR36 XS Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Peche orange FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Peche orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Ecarlate red FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Ecarlate red FR38 S Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sauge blue FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Sauge blue FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01943
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR36 XS Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit cardigan Rouge Vermeil coral FR36 XS Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped wool knit button cardigan Noir black FR44 XL
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped wool knit button cardigan Noir black FR44 XL Reference: TGAS/B01925
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Garance red FR38 S Reference: TGAS/B01929
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Mandarine orange FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Mandarine orange FR38 S Reference: TGAS
vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage ALAIA 100% wool sea form green teal cardigan vest twinset L Reference: GIYG/A00073 Brand
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
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
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
Vintage Alaia Emblem Logo Mini Cropped Cardigan & Leggings Ensemble 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black knit ensemble featuring a short sleeve cropped bolero cardigan with a
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Signature cropped stretch knit button cardigan Framboise pink FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01941
Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaia Magenta Cardigan Front Ribbed Knit Dress NWT 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaia magenta cardigan front ribbed knit body-con dress. Never worn with
Azzedine Alaia striped coral stretch-knit cotton dress and cardigan set, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia stretch-knit dress and cardigan two-piece set ▪ Bodycon sheath dress ▪ Cropped
Azzedine ALAÏA Documented Ivory Wool Knit Runway Cardigan Jacket, F/W 1984-85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
cardigan from the archives as the "Alaïa Edition 1985 Shawl Collar Jacket" for its Fall/Winter 2018
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
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
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
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
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
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
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 the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turn...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Collection Designer size 44 If you're looking for that incredible dress that Helen Hunt wore at the Oscars and one of the models i...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
New Marchesa Ombré Fringed Bow Mini Silk Dress US 6 as seen on Eva Longoria
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Marchesa Ombre Fringed Dress. US size 6. S/S 2009 Collection. Same dress was worn by Eva Longoria in Emmy Awards and Blake Lively in 'Gossip Girl'. Real red carpet dress and truly ex...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$24,674
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
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 dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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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