Alaia Ribbed Stretch Corset Belt XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
This ALAÏA stretch corset belt is designed to create or enhance an hourglass figure.
Alaia Ribbed Stretch Corset Belt XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
This ALAÏA stretch corset belt is designed to create or enhance an hourglass figure.
Alaia Corset Red Editions Shoulder Handbag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
The bag is a reinterpretation of the iconic Alaïa Corset Belt of 1992. The bag itself is made out of the highest quality textured leather, and features beautiful laser-cut cutout det...
ALAIA black patent leather VIENNE WAVE CORSET WAIST Belt 80
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa 'Vienne Wave' perforated laser-cut waist belt in black patent-leather with one buckle closure in the middle. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measu...
ALAIA Vienne black leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne black leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00623 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid ...
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed corset belt with black leather trim & studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide Azzedine Alaïa belt in leopard-print calf hair with black leather trim.
ALAIA Runway Le Corset Vienne laser cut white calfskin leather belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Runway Le Corset Vienne laser cut white calfskin leather belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00819 Brand: Alaia Model: Le Corset Vienne Belt Material: Leather Color: White Pattern: Soli...
ALAIA Black Vienne openwork laser cut triple buckle leather corset belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Black Vienne openwork laser cut triple buckle leather corset belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00818 Brand: Alaia Model: Vienne Triple Corset Belt Material: Leather Color: Black Patte...
ALAIA cream brown animal print pony hair architectural waist corset belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream brown animal print pony hair architectural waist corset belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00817 Brand: Alaia Material: Calf Hair, Metal Color: Cream, Brown Pattern: Animal Print...
ALAIA black leather slim closure wide statement corset cinch belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather slim closure wide statement corset cinch belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00626 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Lining: Nude Le...
ALAIA white leather romantic swirl laser cut out corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white leather romantic swirl laser cut out corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00629 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Lining:...
ALAIA white leather geometric cut out scallop edge wide corset belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white leather geometric cut out scallop edge wide corset belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00627 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Linin...
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Black leather Alaia corset belt with gorgeous hammered chrome link design.
ALAIA black leather CORSET WIDE WAIST Belt 75
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Azzedine Alaïa corset belt with zig zag edging in black leather.
ALAIA black leather PERFORATED WIDE WAIST CORSET Belt 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa corset belt made from smooth black calf leather and its wide strap is enriched with laser-cut details.
Azzedine Alaia blak leather 7 strand corset belt with gold hardware, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia blak leather 7 strand corset belt with gold hardware Spring-Summer 1986
1990s ALAIA Red Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
1990s ALAIA large red leather corset belt featuring a hole detail, two buckles.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather corset belt from Alaia, ca. 1990. Size 65, which best fits a 23-25" waist.
Alaia Vintage Black Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA vintage black high-waist leather belt featuring a back corset style design with several strips lacing and stud details on the sides.
AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Size 65. Fits a 24-27" waist. Antique brass hardware. Made in France. Excellent/very good condition. Also available is the same belt in black leather.
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide black suede corset belt from Azzedine Alaia. Size 80/32. Belt measures just over 6" at widest point.
Alaïa Wide Corseted Black Leather Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Wide corseted black leather belt.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather lace up corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
French size 80. 3.5" width. Holes fall at 29.5", 30.5", and 31.5". Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather corset belt with studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black patent leather corset belt with black studs from Azzedine Alaia.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA wide black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual seamed black leather corset belt designed by Azzedine Alaia during the 1980s.
Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Corset Belt Fr 80 NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia black leather extra wide corset belt.New with tags,has been tried on.Belt is 6"1/4 wide in the front.
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34...
ALAIA black perforated leather CORSET 120 WAIST Belt 70
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Bustier 120 corset belt made from smooth black calf leather and its wide strap is enriched with laser-cut details.
ALAIA black PYTHON VIENNE WAVE CORSET WAIST Belt 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa perforated laser-cut waist belt in black python and leather with one buckle closure in the middle. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Ta...
ALAIA black leather STUDDED PETAL WIDE CORSET WAIST Belt 75
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa wide corset waist belt is crafted from black leather and features a striking silver-tone studded leaves design, created with intricate laser-cut detailing.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt lace up Size 85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia lace up corset leather black belt.New with white store paper tag.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt with zig zag edging
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic corset belt from Alaia with zig zag edging. French size 65.
Azzedine Alaia Corset style Belt Intricate leather detail 80 NEW
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite black leather corset style belt with cut out and 'ribbed' detail revealing the beauty to the workmanship. 3 silver buckles. Timeless and versatile. more pictures availab...
Alaia Laser Cut Corset
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
Uber sexy corset belt in a sinuous open geometric pattern.
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00622 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid ...
AZZEDINE ALAIA red laser cut leather laced corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA red laser cut leather laced corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00138 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Be...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Belt Corset Leopard Print Calf Fur 75/30
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Azzedine Alaia vintage corset calf fur leopard print belt in shades of brown on the white background.
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00139 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Metallic Pattern: S...
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00139 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Metallic Pattern: S...
ALAIA Vienne nude leather laser cut detail cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne nude leather laser cut detail cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00619 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Model: Vienne Material: Leather, Metal Color: B...
new AZZEDINE ALAIA red laser cut leather laced corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new AZZEDINE ALAIA red laser cut leather laced corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00138 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure...
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00065 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Suede Color: Black Pattern: Sol...
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00065 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Suede Color: Black Pattern: Sol...
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede leather wide scallop corset statement belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00065 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Suede Color: Black Pattern: Sol...
Alaia NEW and SOLD OUT Leather Laser Cut Corset Waist Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Retail price $1,975 Size Medium Leather Dual buckle closure Width 6" Total length 32"
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony hair corset belt with brown leather trim & studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide leopard printed calf hair belt with studded detail and triple buckle closure from Azzedine Alaia. French size 70. Belt measures just under 4.75" wide and is 29.75" long. F...
ALAIA black leather laser cut out scalloped wide statement corset belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather laser cut out scalloped wide statement corset belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00628 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Li...
Alaia NEW and SOLD OUT Leather Laser Cut Corset Waist Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Retail price $1,975 Size 85/34 Leather Silver tone hardware Made in Italy Width 2.25" Total length 34"
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed pony hair corset belt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic leopard printed pony skin belt with black leather trim from Azzedine Alaia. Best fits a US size 4 or 6 (fit size 2 mannequin on smallest holes). Made in Italy. New with...
AZZEDINE ALAIA calf hair 'leopard' corset belt with studs
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous extra wide leopard printed calf hair belt with studded detail and triple buckle closure from Azzedine Alaia. Black, tan and off white in color. Black leather trim and darken...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather laser cut corset belt - size 70
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black laser cut leather corset belt from Azzedine Alaia. French size 70, which best fits a 24-26" waist. 6" in width.
Azzedine Alaia Corset style Belt Intricate leather detail 80 NEW
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite black leather corset style belt with cut out and 'ribbed' detail revealing the beauty to the workmanship. 3 silver buckles.
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA black leather corset belt with fringe. US size: fit to 25.5 waist France : 65
Alaia Corset Belt in leather
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Alaia corset belt in black leather. Size 80cm. Condition: Really good.
Azzedine Alaia black leather fringed corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black leather wide corset belt with laser cut fringed trim
Alaia Laser Cut Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Unworn Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 white scalloped laser cut leather corset belt and gunmetal hardware.
1990s Alaia Grey Suede Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaia grey suede wide corset belt featuring a hidden buckle fastening and an internal logo stamp.
Alaia Laser Cut Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Unworn Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 red scalloped laser cut leather corset belt and gunmetal hardware.
Iconic Alaia Black Leather Fringe Belt Circa 2001
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic circa 2001 Alaia black leather fringe belt. In excellent condition - size 70.
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather corset belt from Alaia dating to the 1990's. French size 75, which best fits a 28-31" waist.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki twill corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra wide khaki twill corset belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
Azzedine Alaia midnight blue leather corset belt, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Midnight-blue leather corset belt from Alaia dating to the 1990's. French size 85, which best fits a 30-33" waist.
1990 Alaia Iconic Black and Grey Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaïa black and grey leather wide corset belt featuring center front tarnish silver tone studs, a buckle fastening and an internal logo stamp.
Azzedine Alaia dark brown leather corset belt, early 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rich dark brown leather corset belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980'.
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather lace up corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather belt with lace up corset detail designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard pony fur and leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, leopard-print, pony fur and brown leather corset belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a French size 70.
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA calf hair 'leopard' corset belt with studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous leopard printed calf hair belt with studded detail and buckle closure from Azzedine Alaia. Brown, tan and off white in color. Brown leather trim and darkened hardware. Frenc...
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe leather corset belt with woven detail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Taupe leather corset belt with unique woven leather detail from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede & patent leather corset belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
french size 65. Fits a size 23.5-26" waist. Made in France. Excellent unworn condition.
Alaia 1980s Rare Black Patent Leather Belt with Metal Corset Back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA 1980s rare black patent leather belt with a gorgeous metal corset detail at the back.
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard printed corset belt with black leather trim & studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extra-wide, leopard-printed, calf hair belt with studded detail, triple buckle closure and black leather trim from Azzedine Alaia. French size 80. Belt measures just under 4.75" wide...
1992 Azzedine Alaia forest green leather corset belt with punched dot trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Forest green leather corset belt with punched dot detail from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1992 as seen on the runway.
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...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
Gucci New Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 2018
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning yellow silk dress by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. It is gorgeous with asymmetrical rows of finely pleated ruffles comprising the skirt, puff 3/4 length sleeves with ties...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$39,500
W 0.25 in D 0.15 in L 17.5 in
Majestic 52 Carat Intense Purple Brazilian Amethyst & Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, very majestic and opulent in real life, huge natural intense purple Brazilian Amethyst and diamond necklace is prong set in 18 karat white gold and has a combined total ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
$4,090
H 9.45 in D 3.15 in L 10.63 in
Chanel Black Diamond Quilted Lambskin Clutch with CC Logo, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
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.
Belts are far more than practical. Vintage and designer belts can prove pivotal to your ensemble, elevating even the most basic outfit with a modest dose of flair or, alternatively, outright flamboyance.
On 1stDibs, an extensive collection of modern and vintage belts can be found in a variety of styles and materials, including everything from iconic Gucci logo belts, which, emblazoned with the legendary Italian brand’s “GG” insignia, are ubiquitous among fashion lovers today, to stylish Hermès belts, which are part of a wide range of covetable leather fashion accessories from the family-owned luxury goods company. The interchangeable gold-plated belt buckle, now available in innumerable variations, is revered by Hermès enthusiasts. The world’s legion of collectors hunting down rare Kelly bags likely know this belt buckle and its history, which extends all the way back to 1967. It was crafted by Hungarian-born French fashion designer Catherine de Károlyi, who worked for Robert Piguet and Christian Dior before landing at Hermès, where she also designed the house’s first women’s ready-to-wear collection.
More akin to fine jewelry than to a practical fashion accessory, a vintage chain belt by Chanel can add understated charm to a blazer, cocktail dress or most any other garment, while a wide Louis Vuitton belt, on the other hand, made in the celebrated brand’s signature bold Damier Azur canvas, will bring pizzazz and panache to your formal wear.
Whether you’re looking to accessorize with simplicity or potentially stop traffic, find a variety of vintage and designer belts on 1stDibs.