Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and collectible example of Alaïa Paris knit craftsmanship, this sculptural fit-and-flare
Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and collectible example of Alaïa Paris knit craftsmanship, this sculptural fit-and-flare
Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant example of Azzedine Alaïa’s mastery of knitwear architecture, this black fit-and-flare
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Black Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress Size FR 40 From the Spring 2019
Alaïa Blue Sculpted Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress with Matching Cropped Cardigan IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
sculptural knitwear and architectural tailoring. This refined set features a sleeveless V-neck fit-and-flare
Alaïa Spring/Summer 2019 White Ribbed Knit Fit & Flare Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined and sculptural creation from Azzedine Alaïa, this elegant white ribbed knit dress from
Navy & Black Alaia Patterned Three-Quarter Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress Size FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Navy and black patterned fit and flare dress by Alaia. Crew neck. Three-quarter sleeves. Zip
ALAIA PARIS c. 2010 Monochrome Ombre Wool Silk Fit & Flare Skater Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA PARIS c. 2010 Monochrome Ombre Wool Silk Fit & Flare Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alaia
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
$768Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA cream viscose knit V neck sleeveless scalloped hem fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose knit V neck sleeveless scalloped hem fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Navy Blue Pleated Knit Sleeveless Fit & Flare Skater Dress 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Navy Blue Pleated Knit Sleeveless Fit & Flare Skater Dress Brand / Manufacturer
Teal Blue Alaia Fit-and-Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Teal blue stretch cotton-blend fit-and-flare dress by Alaia. Boatneck
Early 2000s Alaia Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A classic and iconically Azzedine Alaia fit and flare skate dress from the early 2000s. Black
ALAÏA Contemporary knit dress black with peach toned lining / underlay
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Super feminine and chic Alaïa fit and flare knit dress. This stretch knit dress features a soft
Red & Silver Alaia Printed Fit-and-Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Red and silver printed spandex fit-and-flare dress by Alaia. Scoopneck
Black & Grey Alaia Woven Fit-and-Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black and grey woven fit-and-flare dress by Alaia. Wide scoopneck. Sleeveless
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress Size FR 42 From the Spring 2019
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress Size FR 42 From the Spring 2019
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALAIA ivory beige virgin wool contour waist sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA ivory beige virgin wool contour waist sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lattice knit fit flare half classic cocktail dress FR40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lattice knit fit flare half classic cocktail dress FR40 M Reference: TGAS
ALAIA cream viscose blend horizontal tiered knit fit flare mini dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose blend horizontal tiered knit fit flare mini dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00529
ALAIA cream viscose blend cropped sleeve bateau neck fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose blend cropped sleeve bateau neck fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00527
ALAIA powder grey viscose tiered stretch knit sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA powder grey viscose tiered stretch knit sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01091
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01091
ALAIA Paris Black & Red Metallic Knit Fit & Flare Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alaia Paris black and red metallic knit fit and flare cocktail dress new with tags. Bateau neckline
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALAIA black metallic floral geometric jacquard knit fit flare dress FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black metallic floral geometric jacquard knit fit flare dress FR38 S AZZEDINE ALAIA Fleece
new ALAIA red floral cloque wool jacquard sleeveless fit flare dress FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA red floral cloque wool jacquard sleeveless fit flare dress FR38 S Reference: TGAS/A03454
ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Black and white Alaia jacquard knit fit and flare dress with long sleeves, scallop trim at square
new ALAIA black red fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR42 L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black red fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR42 L Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M Reference: TGAS
new ALAIA beige nude fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA beige nude fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR38 S Reference: TGAS
ALAIA red laser cut out cap sleeves wide round neck fit flared dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red laser cut out cap sleeves wide round neck fit flared dress FR38 M Reference: GEGG/A00073
2000s Alaia Leopard Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ivory, pink and black Alaïa wool-blend double stretch fit and flare sleeveless mini dress with
Alaia Green Velvet Fit & Flare Dress Sz FR40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Green Velvet Fit & Flare Dress Sz FR40 Made in: Italy Color: Green Composition: 63% viscose
ALAIA Paris Black Heart Patterned Knit Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
-neckline. Long sleeves. Drop waist. Full skirt. Zigzag hem at cuffs and hemline. Slip-on. Fit and flare
AZZEDINE ALAIA dress white beautiful fit and flare 40 6 NW
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic ALAIA exquisite white knit dress. Snow white with very beautiful
Alaia Cardinal Red Boiled Wool Fit & Flare Princess Coat W/ Full Skirt & Collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful contemporary Alaia boiled-wool fit and flare "princess" styled coat in cardinal red
ALAIA black white scallop ruffle eyelet jacquard knitted fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white scallop ruffle eyelet jacquard knitted fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: YIKK
Black & Grey Alaia Fit & Flare Virgin Wool-Blend Sleeveless Dress Size FR 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Black and grey wool-blend fit and flare sleeveless dress by Alaia. V-neck. Zip closure at back. 27
AZZEDINE ALAIA black jacquard knit high waist pleat fit flare dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA black jacquard knit high waist pleat fit flare dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/A03211
Alaïa Fit And Flare, Sleeveless, Circle Skirt Knit Dress, EU 38 / Small
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alaïa Fit And Flare, Jewel Neck, Sleeveless, Full Circle Skirt Dress in dense, velvety knit in
Azzedine Alaia Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Azzedine Alaia baby blue and silver lurex fit and flare tank dress in pristine condition. Pastel
Alaïa Fit and Flare Circle Skirt Sleeveless, Soft Rose Panthere Knit Dress, 4
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fit and flare Alaïa dress in a very dense, velvety knit. Full circle skirt, above knee length. Boat
Alaia Purple Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Purple Azzedine Alaia fit and Flare dress features an open knit detail throughout, flared style
Alaia White, Silver Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia fit and flare dress featured in white with metallic silver threading throughout with a fit
Alaia Accordion Pleated Fit n Flare Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coat by Azzedine Alaia Accordion pleated skirt Large lapel collar Button closure in front Black
Alaia Black Fit and Flare Skater Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Black Fit and Flare Skater Dress. Stretch knit jersey fabric with 3/4 length sleeves, fitted
Alaia Black and White Knit Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia knitted fit and flare knitted dress is featured in black with a white striped/chevron pattern
Alaia Prussian Blue Fit and Flare Knit Jersey Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Azzedine Alaia prussian blue fit and flare knit jersey dress. Boatneck design with bracelet length
Alaia Black Fit and Flare Stretchy LBD Dress NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia dress is made with 75% viscose, 15% polyester, and 10% nylon. Dress has a back zipper closure
Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress. Sleeveless design with scoop neck, centre
Alaia Black and Green Lurex Knit V Neck Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
quality fabrics in black and green lurex knits and designed with a V neckline and a fit and flare style
Alaia Black Knit Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress with Shimmer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Black Knit Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress with Shimmer. Sleeveless design with v-neck, centre
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress. New with original price tag of $5795 from
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress. New with original price tag of $5795 from
Alaia Black Textured Knit Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Azzedine Alaia is a favourite name among the fashion fraternity. This black dress from the house is made
Alaia Blush Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress - Size FR 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport, RI
Incredible detail at the bottom of this dress, a stunning piece by Azzedine Alaia. Sleeveless fit
ALAIA Winter White / Ivory Long Sleeve Bodycon Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Azzedine Alaia ivory stretch knit bodycon fit and flare dress. Zipper down centre back, long
Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
white with a back zipper and a chevron-cut hem. The dress has a fit and flare style, with a fitted
Alaia Emerald Green Fit-and-Flare Sleeveless Dress - Size US 4
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Emerald Green Fit-and-Flare Sleeveless Dress -Hidden zipper all the way down back
Alaïa Cream Fit and Flare Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Creme Alaïa long sleeve fit and flare wool dress with textured pattern throughout, pleated trim at
Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
white with a back zipper and a chevron-cut hem. The dress has a fit and flare style, with a fitted
Alaia Black and Green Lurex Knit V Neck Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
quality fabrics in black and green lurex knits and designed with a V neckline and a fit and flare style
Alaia Grey Fit & Flare Ruffle Trim Dress XS 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Short-sleeved Alaia flared grey knit dress. Slight boat neck and A-line fit with tailored bodice
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$1,358
Size: Italian 42
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This Gucci dress from Tom Ford’s Fall 2000 collection is a stunning and very in-demand piece. Made in Italy from soft dark copper lurex jersey, it has a beautiful sparkle that catche...
Alaia Leopard Print Knit Pencil Skirt, Fall-Winter 1991-1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless and endlessly versatile is the leopard print. Even more when this leopard print is iconic ! From one of the most recognizable and famous Alaïa collection, this Fall-Winter 1...
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
VERSACE 2005 Vintage Runway Espresso Brown Silk Dress Gold Medusa
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW05 Espresso brown silk Gold medusa hardware Sheer lace panel around waist Flirty flouncy hem Side zip Size IT44 Excellent Condition, minor feeling of wear, n...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black cotton with a bit of stretch jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a silver front zipper with Dolce & Gabbana pulls and also on the angled front pockets. ...
Dolce & Gabbana navy feathered pant suit, fw 1990
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana navy cotton spandex pant suit comprising: wide cut button up blouse with fitted sleeves and feathered collar, and fitted high waisted pants. Fall-Winter 1990
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and sc...
$4,750
Size: 40See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2006 Plum Lace Side Panel Ruched Gown NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.8 " / 45 cm - Waist: 14" / 35.5 cm (waist area fabric is stretchy) - Hips: no limit since it's flared and only upper wais...
Jean Paul Gaultier Lace up Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a lapel collar, 3 self covered button front closure plus 2 on each sleeve cuff, and intricate fine silk corded functiona...
$38,266
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
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 is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
F/W 1998 Thierry Mugler Runway 'Lingerie Revisited' Black Tuxedo Halter Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Lingerie Revisited” collection, this black halter dress fuses classic menswear tailoring with feminine sensuality. Debuting on the season's ru...
Alaia Knit Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose knit black dress is designed to flatteringly follow the silhouette. It nips-in at the waist and features a scoop collar. The dress can a...
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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