ALAÏA Spring 1986 RUNWAY High Waisted Denim Cropped Trousers with Ankle Zip
By Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trained in sculpture before moving into couture, Alaïa developed exclusive knitting, draping, and cutting techniques that treated fabric as a second skin, dressing icons from Grace J...
ALAÏA Ivory Draped One Shoulder Ruched Cut Out Dress in Toweling Éponge Fabric
By Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trained in sculpture before moving into couture, Alaïa developed exclusive knitting and draping techniques that treated fabric as a second skin, dressing icons from Greta Garbo to Na...
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown Large
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown. Black.
Azzedine Alaia Couture red silk evening dress, c. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Couture red silk evening dress. - Extremely rare design made for an exclusive Azzedine Alaia client in 1996 c. 1996
Azzedine Alaia Couture leopard pony hair and silk flared jumpsuit, c. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Couture - Hand made by Azzedine Alaia - Leopard pony hair bodice with built in bodysuit - Black leather straps fastened with hook and eye closures - Double layere...
Azzedine Alaia Haute Couture Sleeveless Brown Silk Velvet Evening Gown Ca.1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1990 Alaia couture evening gown cut in a draping grecian style.
Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon and leather cape and skirt ensemble, c. 1994
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia couture black silk chiffon cape and skirt with leather fringed trim.
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This rare Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from Spring 1994 is a masterclass in sculptural knitwear.
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous editorials including on Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 20...
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Trained from an early age in the art of Parisian couture, Alaia worked under a variety of top design houses such as Dior, Guy Laroche, and Mugler before starting his own ready-to-wea...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
This exact dress is held in the collection of the Fashion Institute of Design Museum, a shorter version is held in the Met, and the long gown version of the dress in black and white ...
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA COUTURE black RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa couture runway top from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection.
2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black dress from Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous places including: Karolina Kurkova as published in Elle US September 2000, Stephanie Seymour in New York, 200...
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2000 as seen in numerous places including; Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 2001 Ste...
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2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous editorials including on Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 20...
Alaia Autumn-Winter 2001 couture red knitted mid length evening dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 2001 couture red knitted mid length evening dress
Little black sheath dress by Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Circa 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Little black haute couture dress by Azzedine Alaïa dating from the 1990s.
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Size: Equivalent to size 38/39 France
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture jacket in black cotton and twine - France Circa 198
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France A rare corset-effect jacket by Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture dating from his early creative period in the 1980s.
1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of a collector of Dior, Alaia & Hervé Léger Couture. 1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem
1980s Azzedine Alaia Couture Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Amazing and seriously sexy asymmetrical halter top dress by the genius Azzedine Alaia with the most amazing bodice that leaves your back bare as well as one shoulder! That front is ...
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
It is even a design beloved enough that a version of it was revived for the 2013 couture collection by Azzedine Alaia. The 2013 dress was photoed on Giselle and done in a sheer silk ...
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Cutout Lace-Up Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture 2003 gown with lace up detail down the back.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rich navy-blue Alaïa sleeveless silk velvet gown is crafted in Italy from silk with a high draped neckline and concealed low-back. Toni Morrison once wrote that ‘velvet is like ...
1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A similar piece is shown on Tina Turner in the Alaia book! If you are an Alaia collector you probably just fainted.
1990s Azzadine Alaia Fishtail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress was one of 40 pieces showcased and provided by Shrimpton Couture for Fashion Television 25th Anniversary party's 25 year Retrospective Catwalk show!
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1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A fantastic, sexy curve enhancing suit from Azzedine Alaia in an almost canvas like cotton fabric. The thickness of the fabric allows the jacket to hold shape and give it extra struc...
Incredible Azzedine Alaia Green Python Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and Collectable. Haute Couture. Marked: Alaïa Paris. Excellent/Mint condition.
Fantastic 2008 Alaia Teal Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
As with all Alaia pieces this dress is cut to hug every curve!
1980s Azzedin Alaia Mesh Top Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Rare and stunning piece! Classic Alaia knit piece that follows every curve to perfection.
1980s Knit Azzedine Alaia Seam Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A really fantastic Alaia that exemplifies all that is great about his early dresses.
1990s Amazing Sleeved Alaia Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A really unusual Alaia in a size that is actually wearable by most mortal girls.
1990s Alaia Lace Panel Inset Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing Alaia knit dress made of his signature stretch knit that is made to wrap and exaggerate your every curve.
1980s Black Knit Azzedine Alaia Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fantastic and unusual cut Azzedine Alaia knit dress. It reminds me of a Jessica Rabbit dress - it's deliberately cut to maximize and exaggerated every curve.
1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
It makes a statement and has ll the cut and couture level quality you expect to find in an Alaia!
Alaia Black Suede Studded Platform Wedge Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous, chic, iconic, black suede platform wedges with silver-tone studs and eyelet accents. Wedge heel measures 6 inches high. Size 39.5. Photography provided by Roberto Rosas-...
1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This knit piece embodies everything that is great about Alaia and this particular pattern is one of the rarest and highest sought after for collectors.
1980s Azzadine Alaia Python Motorcycle Jacket & Fishtail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress & Jacket are two of 40 pieces showcased and provided by Shrimpton Couture for Fashion Television 25th Anniversary party's 25 year Retrospective Catwalk show!
1991 Museum Held Alaia Exotic Python Skin Biker Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an amazing and very rare, very limited production Azzedine Alaia custom made "couture" level python skin biker jacket.
1990 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Wide Portrait-Collar Peplum Fringe Cropped Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust:up to 38 inches Waist:29 inches Sleeve Length:25 inches Total Length:22 inches This vintage Azzedine Alaia designer couture jacket is in excellent condition with n...
Alaia Couture Bag mirrored python / Rare and Special order
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in VERGT, FR
Rare ALAIA COUTURE BAG Dim : 21 x 16 x 11 cm Green mirrored python leather bucket handbag No box / no dustbag Retail price : 2280 usd
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Portrait Shawl Collar Plunge Cropped Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Measurements Bust:up to 38 inches Waist:26 inches Sleeve Length:24 inches Total Length:17 inches This vintage Azzedine Alaia designer couture jacket is in excellent con...
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece features a deep neckline and a relaxed, drop-waist silhouette that reflects Alaïa’s sign...
Brunello Cucinelli Bone Tone on Tone Silk Bias Cut & Pieced Strapless Dress
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burnello Cucinelli bone on bone silk chiffon strapless bias cut pieced lightweight silk. Boned bodice, the dress is fitted through the bodice. Bias pieced waist, forms, pockets, not ...
$3,640Sale Price|30% Off
Alaia Vionnet-Inspired Grecian Goddess Dress Gown. New
By Azzedine Alaïa, Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Throughout the decades Azzedine Alaia was always considered an innovative and inspirational fashion designer. With his recent passing, the gown being offered is from one of his fina...
White jersey draped backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey draped backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Tied behind the neck. Front lenght = 124cm Back lenght = 155cm SIZE 36
$1,065
Size: Medium to Large / UK 10-14
ALAÏA White Crochet elegant Scarf detail Sheer Knit maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheffield, GB
ALAÏA White Crochet elegant Scarf detail Sheer maxi dress This Elegant Alaïa maxi dress features a scarf with thick fringed tip detail that drapes around the neck and down the back o...
Off-white backless rayon jersey mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white backless jersey mini dress . Fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36 / S
Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40. This elegant dress is an ivory color with a sheer cream-colored shoulder strap and sash. This dress is in excelle...
$1,895
Size: fits a XS or S
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A very rare off-white linen dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring 1985. This dress is cut with his characteristic focus on the body. The silhouette is clean and close thr...
Azzedine Alaïa c.2004 Semi-Sheer Cutout Ruched Slits Gown Maxi Evening Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Cutout Ruched High Slits Gown Maxi Evening Dress FR 38 As seen on Naomi Campbell in the black color. Azzedine Alaia semi-sheer ruched dress featuring cutou...
Sleeveless cotton chemise dress HELMUT LANG
By Helmut Lang
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cotton chemise dress . Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Belt, belt-loop and metal buckle . Pocket on both side SIZE 38/M
EMILIO PUCCI Peter Dundas Era White Cut-Out Maxi Dress — Circa 2012
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Produced during the Dundas era and drawing from the cut-out silhouettes introduced in Pucci’s Spring 2011 runway collection (last two photos for reference). A long, white Pucci maxi ...
RACIL ivory crepe plunging V-neck halter ruched empire waist midi dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RACIL ivory crepe plunging V-neck halter ruched empire waist midi dress IT38 XS Reference: HHKE/A00009 Brand: Racil Material: Triacetate, Blend Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
$393
Size: UK 4 / USA 2
S/S 1997 Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe-L'œil Denim High waisted Jeans W24"
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare Pair of Spring/Summer 1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage high waisted cotton pants with an pant guard Blue trompe l-oeil denim jeans print. Features: High waisted Button fasten ...
1980's OMO Norma Kamali Creamy White Cotton Dress
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in New Hope, PA
This OMO Norma Kamali creamy white dress dates to the 1980's, but the shoulder pads are removable if you want a more contemporary look. They are attached with Velcro and easy to rem...
JOHN GALLIANO Pantalone slim nero in tessuto denim stretch
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Pantalone slim in denim stretch di John Galliano. Sul davanti quattro tasche, due con zip oblique e tiretto con logo John Galliano. Dietro due tasche doppio filetto sono chiuse con b...
CHRISTOPHER ESBER Size 6 White Viscose Draped Long Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTOPHER ESBER ARCED PALM dress comes in a white viscose knit featuring a draped style, elastic waist, and a V shaped prong. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 6 Measurement...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Ralph Lauren Collection S/S 1998 Embellished Runway Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Norwich, GB
Ralph Lauren Collection hand beaded slip gown, in cream knit with a nude silk lining. Low cut front neckline, and deep V shaped back. Semi sheer. Very rare piece from the Spring/Summ...
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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