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Alaia Couture

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA COUTURE black RUNWAY top
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA COUTURE black RUNWAY top

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA COUTURE black RUNWAY top

$550

Size: M (however fits an XS/S)

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. Made from black

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Early 2000s Italian Bustiers

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Seymour in 2001 and in an editorial and the 2001 Alaia couture runway. Labeled a size 'M' although it

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

white was used in the advertising campaign for Alaïa’s signature fragrance. Made to couture standards

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1990s French Mini Dress

Recent Sales

Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown Large
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown Large

Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown Large

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Wool Blend Gown. Black. Long Sleeve.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Couture red silk evening dress, c. 1996
Azzedine Alaia Couture red silk evening dress, c. 1996

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress

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

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1990s French Day Dresses

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Seymour in 2001 and in an editorial and the 2001 Alaia couture runway. Labeled a size 'XS'. Waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991

Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Boca Raton, FL

an early age in the art of Parisian couture, Alaia worked under a variety of top design houses such

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1990s French Pants

2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress
2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress

2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

editorial and also on the Alaia couture runway. Absolutely stunning shape. Labeled a size 'S', although this

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

New York, 2001 and in an editorial and the 2001 Alaia couture runway. Labeled a size 'M'. Waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Little black sheath dress by Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Circa 1990
Little black sheath dress by Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Circa 1990

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. Short

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1990s French Court Gowns

1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem
1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem

1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem

Located in New York, NY

collector of Dior, Alaia & Hervé Léger Couture. 1990S Black Metallic Silk Strapless Gown With Fishtail Hem

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1990s Formal Gowns

1980s Azzedine Alaia Couture Maxi Dress
1980s Azzedine Alaia Couture Maxi Dress

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

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress

Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

revived for the 2013 couture collection by Azzedine Alaia. The 2013 dress was photoed on Giselle and done

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1980s Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Cutout Lace-Up Gown
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Cutout Lace-Up Gown

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. Deep v neck with cutout

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Haute Couture Velvet Draped Gown

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket
1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket

1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Alaia did this insane collection that knocked off the idea of a faux fur but its really a thick

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1990s Clothing

1990s Azzadine Alaia Fishtail Dress
1990s Azzadine Alaia Fishtail Dress

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

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1990s Clothing

1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket
1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket

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

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1990s Clothing

Incredible Azzedine Alaia Green Python Jacket
Incredible Azzedine Alaia Green Python Jacket

Incredible Azzedine Alaia Green Python Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Verviers, BE

. Haute Couture. Marked: Alaïa Paris. Excellent/Mint condition. Size: French 38.

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1980s French Jackets

Fantastic 2008 Alaia Teal Knit Dress
Fantastic 2008 Alaia Teal Knit Dress

Fantastic 2008 Alaia Teal Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Amazing soft pastel teal Alaia knit dress features a loose weave ribbed knit over a nude colored

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Late 20th Century Clothing

1980s Azzedin Alaia Mesh Top Dress
1980s Azzedin Alaia Mesh Top Dress

1980s Azzedin Alaia Mesh Top Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

This dress was one of 40 pieces showcased and provided by Shrimpton Couture for Fashion Television

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1980s Clothing

1980s Knit Azzedine Alaia Seam Dress
1980s Knit Azzedine Alaia Seam Dress

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. A jet black

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1980s Clothing

1990s Amazing Sleeved Alaia Knit Dress
1990s Amazing Sleeved Alaia Knit Dress

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. A deep oxblood red

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1990s Clothing

1990s Alaia Lace Panel Inset Dress
1990s Alaia Lace Panel Inset Dress

1990s Alaia Lace Panel Inset Dress

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Size: SML-MED (8-10)

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

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Knit Azzedine Alaia Dress
1980s Black Knit Azzedine Alaia Dress

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

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1980s Clothing

1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat
1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat

1980s Alaia Over-Size Black Trench Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

statement and has ll the cut and couture level quality you expect to find in an Alaia! It is an amazing

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1980s Coats

Alaia Black Suede Studded Platform Wedge Sandals
Alaia Black Suede Studded Platform Wedge Sandals

Alaia Black Suede Studded Platform Wedge Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Helpers House of Couture.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress
1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress

1980s Iconic Alaia Black & White Knit Tank Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Iconic mini tank dress from the great Alaia. His forte is the ability to cut garments that cling

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1980s Clothing

1991 Museum Held Alaia Exotic Python Skin Biker Jacket
1991 Museum Held Alaia Exotic Python Skin Biker Jacket

1991 Museum Held Alaia Exotic Python Skin Biker Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

. Couture level quality and tagged a vintage Alaia size 40 Shoulder: (slight drop) 17" across Bust

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1990s Jackets

Alaia Couture Bag mirrored python / Rare and Special order
Alaia Couture Bag mirrored python / Rare and Special order

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermès 1980's Blue Ostrich Leather Vest, Rare

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By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1980s French Vests

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Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...

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1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT Balle Russes collection burgundy velvet RUNWAY jacket
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT Balle Russes collection burgundy velvet RUNWAY jacket

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT Balle Russes collection burgundy velvet RUNWAY jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1976 Yves Saint Laurent runway jacket from the Balle Russes collection is made from rich burgundy velvet. The cut is simple and slightly boxy, with a cropped length, relaxed fit...

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1970s French Jackets

1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
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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...

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1990s American Camisoles and Shell Tops

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed velvet and leather "Tribeca" bag with bamboo chain Snap closure under the flap. Jewellery dragon buckle with rhinestone and pearl embellishment on the top of the flap. Burgun...

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Dusty Blue Deep V-Neck Thierry Mugler Skirt Suit
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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Dusty blue Thierry Mugler skirt suit from the late 1990s. Absolutely stunning Mugler’s fitted cut with dramatic lapel and deep V-neckline. Composition: 88% Wool, 12% Nylon. Conditi...

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By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Louis Vuitton

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By Vera Wang

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Show off some eye candy with these works of art by John Galliano for Dior! Circa 2003/2004 from their Fall/Winter collection, these earrings highlight influences from the Chinese and...

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By Eavis & Brown

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Alaia Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of alaia couture for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect item from our selection of alaia couture may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much is a Alaia Couture?

The price for a piece of alaia couture starts at $970 and tops out at $31,971, and on average, selling for $6,430.

Azzedine Alaïa for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.