Alaïa coat winter 2021
$5,035
Alaïa coat winter 2021
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Sheep and lamb leather coat with fur and entirely embroidered with a
$5,035
Alaïa coat winter 2021
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Sheep and lamb leather coat with fur and entirely embroidered with a
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
runway coat is from Alaïa’s Fall Winter 1986 collection. Made from black wool, it features an oversized
1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
A dramatic and incredibly rare Azzedine Alaïa Paris oversized trench coat crafted in a textured
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button
Alaïa 'skater' coat Winter 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Mid-length black blended cotton coat with a fitted waist and a skater
Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia soft black wool coat
Alaïa Black Wool Mid-length Coat, 2005
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - Black wool mid-length coat with openwork leather. Size 36FR indicated. 2005 Winter
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1980's Azzedine Alaïa jacket is made from soft, drapey rayon in a versatile taupe shade. It
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptionally rare black wool coat designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the 1985 runway collection. This
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede laser cut RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a 1989 Azzedine Alaïa runway coat that shows exactly why Alaia was so admired for turning
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 Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
An incredible piece from the late 1980s Alaïa era, showcasing the sculptural volume and precise
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia trench coat in black lambskin. With wide notch colar, belt loops at the waist, two flap
Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaïa Padded Shawl Collar Long Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A vintage Azzedine Alaïa black padded long shawl coat with leather corset belt. This amazing coat
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
-conscious construction that defined Alaia's mid-1980's work. The same full length coat was also featured on
Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat, fw 2006
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall
Azzedine Alaia black varnished pony hair trench coat, fw 2014
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exceptional Azzedine Alaia trench coat, a true collector's gem from the autumn-winter
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa Rare Runway Coat, Fall/Winter 1986 An exceptionally rare and important example from
Double-breasted coat in denim with cut-work and branded snap Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-breasted coat in denim with cut-work and branded snap. Fabric composition: 100% cotton
Alaïa Neuf Manteau Laine Marine FR40 Dark Navy Wool Duffle Coat UK12 US10 NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaïa duffle coat in thick, navy blue (almost black) whipcord wool, oversized silhouette, round
Azzedine Alaia Sleeveless Shawl Lapel Coat Dress in Seafoam Green, FW 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This Azzedine Alaïa coat dress from the Fall-Winter 1992 collection is made from a textured, plush
Alaïa long white jacket 1985s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long white rayon jacket. Size 38FR. A Collection circa 1985 under the
Alaïa Seamed Knit Moto Fringe Jacket FR44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Fitted moto silhouette while fringe trims the hem and cuffs for a touch of playful movement. Round neck Long sleeves Front zip close Fringe trim Viscose/polyester/polyamide Dry clean...
Alaïa Chevre Cachemire Black Cropped fur ! Flattering cut size FR 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Alaïa Cropped goat cashmere fur! Size FR 36 Original Price €5000 The flattering cut makes the
ALAIA black 100% double faced virgin wool oversized cocoon egg coat FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black 100% double faced virgin wool oversized cocoon egg shaped coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
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
Alaïa Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Made with the idea that a body's figure should be shown no matter what, Alaïa deisgned this
Alaia Ponyhair Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flared, double breasted Alaia hair calf coat in a black and white zebra pattern. The lining is
Unavailable
1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional Spring/Summer 1988 Azzedine Alaïa hooded silk evening coat. Simple button closure at
Alaia NWT Black Wool Paneled Single Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat SZ 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails at $9790. Classic, yet sleek this trench coat is perfect for any occasion. Felt wool
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Alaia Leather Trenchcoat 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous 1980s Alaia leather trenchcoat has deep cut raglan sleeves. Very full cut with a
New AZZEDINE ALAÏA Felted Wool Babydoll Cape in Indigo FR38 US 4-6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Step out into the open with this bold cape coat from Azzedine Alaïa that will shield you from
Alaia Chic Wool Black Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant, chic Alaia Wool Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar. 2 Columns of 3 covered buttons on each side
A Very Rare 1989 Azzedine Alaia Suede Lace-up Jacket
Located in New York, NY
A very rare find! Azzedine Alaia suede lace-up jacket from 1989. Beautiful condition and sold
Phenomenal Alaia Sage Satin Finish Oversized Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Alaia coat. This trench style coat is composed of silky yet strong sage hued
ALAIA Size 8 Black Lamb Skin Double Breasted Peplum Dress-Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA coat comes in a black lamb skin leather with a full liner featuring Azzedine Alaïa
Sold
Alaïa wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long alpaca coat with white cotton. Size 42FR indicated. Condition: Very
Alaïa White Cotton Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - (Made in France) White cotton coat, fitted at the waist. Size indicated 40FR, it fits a
Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black faux fur double breasted swing coat featuring a hooded collar.
1990s Alaia brown wrap coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
Classic Alaia dark brown wool wrap coat. Belt to close, two side pockets that connect to the
Alaïa Oversized Scarf Coat, 2022
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - Oversized scarf coat with black and red stripes. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR
ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly shaped, corset jacket from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Softest corrugated velvet fabric! Double
Azzedine Alaia Olive Green Suede Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia olive green suede equestrian style coat with cream suede piping, deep font pockets
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black wool coat with double layer at top from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 38
Alaia Moss Green Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a double breasted Alaia trench coat in light moss/mint green color with attached belt
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed
Alaia Black Coat With Pleated Lace Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black coat featuring a pleated
Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia faux fur coat with matching belt. Coat is fully lined and features side
Black shearling coat with zip AlaÏa Paris
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black shearling coat with zip and zipped pockets. SIZE XL (46 It)
Alaïa Duster Coat S/S 84
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Spring /Summer 1984 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Taupe
Alaia Blue Grey Tailored Coat With Black Buttons
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage blue-grey Azzedine Alaia tailored coat with
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black coat from the Fall/Winter 1988 runway collection. This striking
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Iconic Pony Hair Leopard Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage pony hair Azzedine Alaia leopard print coat with black double button closure, a
very rare 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare faux leopard fur coat from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. French size 40, which
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black gaberdine wool pea coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black wool gaberdine coat with double breasted closure from Azzedine Alaia. French size
AZZEDINE ALAIA oyster wool coat with flared skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oyster colored wool coat with notched lapels, seamed skirt and belted waist designed by Azzedine
Alaïa Women's Gray-Green Wool Belted Skirted Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never Worn. No visible wear to coat is evident on this used Alaïa designer resale item
Leather coat with snap and winter lining Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather coat with snap and wool lining ( there is no fabric tag so not sure it's wool, may be mix
Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia buttonless pale ivory mini trench coat with oversized collar, soft shoulders
ALAIA Grey Cotton Trench Coat With Belt SZ - 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
ALAIA Grey Trench Coat With Belt. Features Six Buttons On Double Breasted Front Side. Coat Is 100
Alaia Felted Wool Babydoll Cape Coat FR38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Step out into the open with this bold cape coat from Azzedine Alaïa that will shield you from
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy gabardine coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful wine toned gabardine coat with oversized wrap around pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating
AZZEDINE ALAIA navy sheer silk trench coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy blue sheer silk trench from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1992. Fits a variety of sizes due to the
Azzedine Alaïa Fitted Wool Double-breasted Prussian Blue Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Crafted from a refined wool, this coat adopts a perfectly fitted, double-breasted cut. Its
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat is labeled a
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA flared brown shearling coat with shawl collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark brown shearling coat with flared hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1987. Coat is
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia, moss green, fitted, wool jacket with large "shawl" collar.
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing faux fur overcoat with exaggerated collar and a self waist sash in Alaia's iconic leopard
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distressed chocolate brown coat with cream shearling lining. Two large slash side pockets with zip
ALAIA PARIS NWT Black Button Down A-Line Coat Sz. 44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
ALAIA PARIS NWT Black Button Down A-Line Coat Sz. 44 Made in France Materials: 100% wool, 100
Azzedine Alaïa fastenings silver and dove gray princess coat, early 2000s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Grey regular coat - Double breasted button - Above knee
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized boucle wool coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Coat is labeled a French size 38 however it is very oversized so it
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leopard print brushed cotton long swing coat. Iconic Alaia Fall 91-92
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camel color faux fur ankle length double breasted pea coat. Fully lined in peach silk satin.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep plum wool coat with unique buckles at back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare deep plum wool coat with unique adjustable metal buckles at back from Azzedine Alaia
Alaia Veste Parka bi matiere FR36 Oversized Black Leather Canvas Coat UK8 US6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaïa parka in black polyamide and silk (35%) canvas, straight cut with an oversized silhouette
Alaia Denim Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic piece then and now.
This jacket has great corset lace detail at back and a zip front closure.
Get ready this piece is prefect for the season.
Alaia Trench
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia, double breasted, mackintosh belted trench with a raglan sleeve treatment.
Alaia Trench
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia, grey, cotton ottoman, double breasted, belted trench with deep rounded pockets, off
F/W 1990 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Genuine Python Skin Oversized Black Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1990 collection, this incredible black Alaïa trench coat is crafted entirely
Alaia Patent Trench
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia, black patent, belted, double breasted, short, trench with large notched collar, side pockets
Alaia Jacket With Trapunto Pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia tobacco colored heavy cotton canvas jacket with rounded shoulder detail, mandarin collar and
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
rare GOKAN KOBO Kenzo Takada Prototype peony cheongsam qipao dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GOKAN KOBO Kenzo Takada Prototype cream chinoiserie peony cheongsam qipao dress FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02641 Brand: Gokan Kobo Model: Circa 2005/08 Collection: Prototype Sample...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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...
Yohji Yamamoto Wrap and Drape Silk Jacket Top
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous jacket/shirt in black silk by Yohji Yamamoto. It has a shirt collar which closes with a front button tab at the neck, long sleeves with 2 button cuffs and a pocket on one...
Azzedine Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia floor-length dress ▪ Charcoal acetate knit ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Turtle-neck ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1986 ▪ 100% Acetate ▪ Made in Italy
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 ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Maxi Dress
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Adjustable halter top Ruffled Pullover Silk trim Has stretch Size 0 Excellent Condition final sale
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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.
There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.
Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.
A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.
While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.
Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.