Alaïa coat winter 2021
$4,943
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 chocolate-brown pattern.
$4,943
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 chocolate-brown pattern.
1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabric: Glossed nylon Closure: Double breasted buttons Label: ALAÏA PARIS (white early label) Era: Fall Winter 1988 Fit: Oversized, flexible through multiple sizes Condition: Good; t...
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 featuring intricate metallic gold embroidery, Alaia's signature a-line waist, double-brea...
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 past.
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 simple materials into something sculptural.
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 collection, this coat is made from a rich, jet-black chenille with a soft, almost ...
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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 pockets on the front sides, box pleat on the back, and woven seams.
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.
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Vintage Taupe Oversized Swing Jacket 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 has a relaxed, oversized fit with full slightly cropped sleeves, an open front and a ...
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 2014 collection.
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-Winter 2006 ▪ Meticulously crafted from luscious chocolate brown Tibetan lamb fur ▪ ...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The overall effect is a clean, architectural jacket with the kind of subtle, body-conscious construction that defined Alaia's mid-1980's work. The same full length coat was also fea...
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. Black rayon lining inside the pockets. Cut-work on the body and sleeves. SIZE L
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 neck fastened with three leather trim buckles, large hood that can be worn over the he...
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 fabric in muted seafoam green.
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 body look slimmer, luxurious material makes piece looks really expensive and elegant.
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A rare 1987 Azzedine Alaia runway coat in a soft lighter weight wool-blend fabric, cut with the sculptural precision Alaia was known for.
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 from a substantial wool knit, the piece highlights Alaïa’s brilliance of structure and...
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 buttoned sweeper coat with two front pockets and a back slit.
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.
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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 the waist.
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 construction. Lambskin leather trimmings. Spread collar. Long sleeves. Paneled seams. Sid...
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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.
Aläia Oversized Cocoon Coat
Located in New York, NY
Oversized wool cocoon coat in aubergine with mandarin collar, snap-front closures, back-buckle detail.
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 strong winds with its bountiful silhouette.
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 adorn the front of the coat, 2 covered buttons on each lapel.
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 with its original belt. Size 38. Relaxed fit around the shoulders, worn fitted a...
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 fabric.
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’s signature charnière, peplum style, wide collar, and a double breasted closure.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Featuring gathering at the back that adds to the sculptural silhouette and tailored lines that became central to Alaïa’s work. A rare and sought after coat from one of Alaïa’s most ...
Alaïa Black Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Bring the iconic elegance of Alaïa to your wintery wardrobe. This vintage Alaïa black double-breasted wool coat is tailored to sculptural perfection, finished with the house’s typica...
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Alaïa wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long alpaca coat with white cotton.
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.
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.
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 skirt cut.
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 inside pockets. 56" bust, 60" waist, 67" hips, 24 1/2" sleeve...
Alaïa Oversized Scarf Coat, 2022
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - Oversized scarf coat with black and red stripes.
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 breasted with a shawl collar. Very fitted bodice. Hidden pockets at hips. Midnight blu...
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 and wooden buttons.
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.
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 Englishtown, NJ
VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed collar, long sleeves, contrast stitching throughout, adjustable straps at hem and ...
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 skirt with lace, a wide rounded notched collar, and armhole princess seams.
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 pockets.
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.
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 batwing duster coat with large front pockets - Good condition - some discolouration
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 black buttons featuring a tailored silhouette with a nipped waist, flared skirt, and a...
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.
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 vented back, side pockets, and fully lined.
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 fits a size 6-12.
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.
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 Alaia.
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 fabric but warm) Snaps in the middle front. 2 half-belt crossed in the middle back,...
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, and tie belt.
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.
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 strong winds with its bountiful silhouette.
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 to the 1980's.
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 oversized cut. Made in France. Excellent condition.
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.
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.
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.
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 print. 1990's
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distressed chocolate brown coat with cream shearling lining. Two large slash side pockets with zip closures and a diagonal zip front closure.
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% polyester.
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-length Composition: 100% Cotton Size: FR 36 - EN 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU) Measure...
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized boucle wool coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown and turquoise boucle wool coat with open collar and wrap around pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's.
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leopard print brushed cotton long swing coat. Iconic Alaia Fall 91-92
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 dating to the mid 1980's.
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.
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, wide collar covered in black leather also featured on the shoulders and upper back, f...
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.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...
Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
GUCCI SILK DRESS Designed by Tom Ford for his final GUCCI F/W 2004 ready-to-wear collection. Look #27 A rare and iconic piece from Tom Ford’s final collection for Gucci, this vibra...
BNWT Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Gown, FW 2005
By Gucci
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti gown, FW 2005 A rare example of the brief chapter of Facchinetti’s creative direction in-between Tom Ford and Frida Giannini, worn on the runway by Ge...
Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress from the 1920's. Easy, slightly flared shape with multiple insertions of French lace throughout the silk chiffon panels. A handmade cors...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
Black silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk wrapped top . Rhinestone Button and buttonhole on the sleeve edge SIZE 36/38 SAMPLE
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
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. ...
F/W 1995 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Tangerine Orange Silk Mohair Jacket
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Mohair & Raw silk collar-less jacket in a tangerine colour with decorative press stud closure buttons down the front. Designed by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior’s Fal...
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18" waist, 27" hips 28" length
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.