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
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 Green Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
-Vintage 93-94 Azzedine Alaia green dress with chenille turtleneck top and attached spandex pencil
Alaia Black Chenille Double Breasted Jacket 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia black chenille jacket
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black chenille dress from the Fall/Winter 1989 runway collection. Made in
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA chartreuse chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid, chartreuse green chenille dress with flared skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille runway robe coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa black chenille robe coat, runway 1992 An exceptionally rare piece from Alaïa’s 1992
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1994 Vintage Black Chenille Pant Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1994 Vintage Runway style 2 piece set Jet black Both top and pants pull-over Size XS
Azzedine Alaia black chenille runway sweater jacket, 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black chenille sweater jacket designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1989 exactly as seen
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Chenille Mock-Neck Evening Dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Fabric: Wool
NEW AZZEDINE ALAIA zig zag cranberry chenille knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cranberry, chenille knit dress with woven zig- zag pattern from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa black chenille runway dress, 1989. A rare and striking piece seen on Alaïa’s 1989
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An iconic 90's vintage designer dress by Azzedine Alaïa - a work of art by the sadly departed
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: large
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Balck Floral Chenille Maxi Skirt Documented Fall 2000
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Azzedine Alaïa was notably one of the most talented designers of his day. Having cut his teeth
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)
$504Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40 Reference: TGAS
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
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1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Azzedine Alaia dates to the 1980's and is made of a soft cotton chenille
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1994 "Houpette" Dress - versions seen on the runway, in campaign
A Cozy and Plush Chenille Azzedine Alaia Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
A cozy and plush chenill jacket with a shawl collar by Alaia. Jacket fits like a soft cardigan
Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, ss 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black chenille-knitted figure-hugging 'Houpette' dress with radiating concentric
Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1991 - seen on the runway Deep orange chenille knit dress Cutout
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 38 Excellent Condition! As seen on
New Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
New with Tags Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 36
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black dress with chenille turtleneck top and attached spandex pencil skirt.
AZZEDINE ALAIA chenille evening dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black chenille evening dress from Alaia. Incredibly flattering construction to give you that
Alaia Chenille Sleeveless Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Quintessentially Alaia, black chenille knit fabric dress. Zip in the middle of the back. The dress
Alaia Black Chenille Velvet Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Black Chenille Velvet Dress
Azzedine Alaia 1994 Vintage Chenille Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1994 Vintage Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa short sleeve mini dress with faux
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA chartreuse chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid chartreuse chenille V-neck dress with flared skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late
Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; Black chenille-knitted figure-hugging 'Houpette' dress with radiating concentric
Alaia Iconic Oversized Chenille Dress, Fall 1988 Collection
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Dress can be worn both oversized or tied at the waist with the drawstring.
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Labeled a size M, although this dress will fit a size S or M. Very long slouchy arms. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
Azzedine Alaia black chenille padded evening bra, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black chenille padded evening bra Fall-Winter 1992
Azzedine Alaia black chenille double breasted jacket, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black chenille double breasted jacket with shawl lapel and silk lining Fall-Winter
Alaia maroon chenille and wool body and skirt ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia ensemble. Wool body with turtle neck and long fitted sleeves and wool fringed skirt with
Azzedine Alaia Black And White Abstract Print Chenille Catsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chenille catsuit jumpsuit featuring an abstract print, high neck, and center back zipper. Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with chenille open knit detail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black dress with chenille open knit detail at shoulders, back and sides from Azzedien Alaia
ALAIA ivory & beige LEOPARD CHENILLE SLEEVELESS TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia leopard print sleeveless sweater in off-white, black and brown chenille-blend
Azzedine Alaia brown chenille knitted 'houpette' mini dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa brown chenille-knitted 'Houpette' mini dress. Sculpted figure-hugging design with
Azzedine Alaia black chenille shawl lapel evening robe, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe with large shawl lapel and belt fastening. Fall-Winter
Azzedine Alaia green chenille bodysuit and leggings ensemble, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia moss green chenille bodysuit and leggings ensemble. Ladder cut outs around bust and
Azzedine Alaïa Autumn/Winter Brown Velvet Chenille Open Stitch Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Manchester, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Autumn/Winter 1991 knit velvet/chenille bodycon dress with open stitch panels
AZZEDINE ALAIA dove grey knit dress with ruching & chenille trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous dove grey knit dress with full skirt detained with panels of ruching and chenille trim
Azzedine Alaia black chenille knitted 'houpette' trained evening dress, FW 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' evening dress. Sculpted figure-hugging design with
ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat Size XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat . Size XS ( Rayon/viscose blend soft
vintage ALAIA purple chenille ladder seams bodycon stretch dress XS US2 UK8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage ALAIA purple chenille ladder seams bodycon stretch dress XS US2 UK8 Reference: TGAS/A00817
Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black chenille evening robe and matching bra set ▪ Large shawl lapel ▪ Deep
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Size: NO SIZE LABEL FITS LIKE MEDIUM
Unusual Holiday Azzedine Alaia Red Velvet Chenille Knit Gown With Glove Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red vintage Azzedine Alaia red velvet chenille knit gown with high neck, gathered back and extra
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black textured chenille cutout fluted hem bodycon dress US8 UK12 IT44 FR40 Reference: TGAS
AZZEDINE ALAIA forest green chenille maxi skirt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique chenille open weave maxi skirt from Azzedine Alaia datin g to the 1990's. Labeled a size 'm
Alaïa black chenille-knitted evening gown, 'Houpette', C. 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic and rare Alaia black chenille-knitted evening dress, spring-summer, 1994. Sculpted and
Azzedine Alaia SS 1994 houpette mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Carnate, IT
Azzedine Alaia black chenille knitted 'houpette' mini dress. Sculpted figure-hugging design with
ALAIA burgundy chenille fit & flared skirt cocktail dress IT40 US8 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA burgundy chenille fit & flared skirt cocktail dress IT40 US8 M AZZEDINE ALAIA Viscose
ALAIA Vintage purple chenille laddered seams bodycon stretch dress XS US2 UK8
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage purple chenille laddered seams bodycon stretch dress XS US2 UK8 AZZEDINE ALAIA
ALAIA Vintage AW91 black chenille ladder stitch bodycon mini dress XS US2 UK6
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage AW91 black chenille ladder stitch bodycon mini dress XS US2 UK6 AZZEDINE ALAIA FROM
ALAIA Vintage 1990s black ribbed chenille houpette fitted dress S UK4 UK8 FR36
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage 1990s black keyhole ladder stitch ruched hem dress gown M US6 UK10 AZZEDINE ALAIA
Alaia Chenille Mermaid Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
This stunning “body-con” Alaia dress is incredibly curve hugging and form-fitting from top to
Alaia " Faux Fur " Chenille Mermaid Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
Completely fabulous. A long fitted body conscious black knit dress by Alaia. Rows of cut chenille
Alaia oversized chenille sweater dress, AW 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia oversized chenille sweater dress with fluted sleeves, turn-over turtle neck, and scalloped
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
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black, ribbed chenille dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a size S
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black, ribbed chenille dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a size XS
Azzedine Alaia black chenille pant suit, ss 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia, black chenille pant suit. Short sleeve cropped vest with turtle neck. High waisted
AZZEDINE ALAIA red chenille dress with shawl collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Red chenille dress with shawl collar from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Dress best fits a
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA zig zag chenille knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown and black chenille knit fabric with woven zig-zag pattern from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA long black chenille knit skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black chenille knit skirt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S
Azzedine Alaia black chenille sleeveless fitted coat dress, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black chenille sleeveless double breasted coat dress with silk lining, large shawl
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 F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Bodycon Purple Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Size S/M
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA back flared dress with colorful chenille trim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool dress with colorful woven trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. Fits
1994 Azzedine Alaia Chenille Faux Fur Plunging Black Robe Dress Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1994 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
Azzedine Alaia midnight blue chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia midnight blue chenille dress I am not certain how to wear or style this, it is
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...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
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...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
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 ...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
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...
$5,750
Size: 42 / US 8
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 1997 Sz 42 / 8 Black Patent Leather Vintage Harness Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic and extraordinary new with tags vintage FW 1997 TOM FORD for GUCCI black signature harness halter gown / evening dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how dreamy and fla...
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...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
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...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
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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