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Alaia Fit And Flare

Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40
Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40

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

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2010s Italian Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Black Fit and Flare Dress
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Black Fit and Flare Dress

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

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaïa Spring/Summer 2019 White Ribbed Knit Fit & Flare Skater Dress
Alaïa Spring/Summer 2019 White Ribbed Knit Fit & Flare Skater Dress

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

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2010s Italian Mini Dress

ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Teal Blue Alaia Fit-and-Flare Dress
Teal Blue Alaia Fit-and-Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Early 2000s Alaia Black Dress
Early 2000s Alaia Black Dress

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

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black & Grey Alaia Woven Fit-and-Flare Dress
Black & Grey Alaia Woven Fit-and-Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Red & Silver Alaia Printed Fit-and-Flare Dress
Red & Silver Alaia Printed Fit-and-Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress

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

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress
Azzedine Alaia "MON COEUR EST À PAPA" Fit and Flare Dress

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

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend crew cable fit flare knitted dress FR38 XS

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S
ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000s Alaia Leopard Skater Dress
2000s Alaia Leopard Skater Dress

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

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Green Velvet Fit & Flare Dress Sz FR40
Alaia Green Velvet Fit & Flare Dress Sz FR40

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA Paris Black Heart Patterned Knit Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress
ALAIA Paris Black Heart Patterned Knit Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress

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

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AZZEDINE ALAIA dress white beautiful fit and flare 40  6 NW

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Fit and Flare Dress
Azzedine Alaia Fit and Flare Dress

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

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Alaia Purple Fit and Flare Dress
Alaia Purple Fit and Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Alaia White, Silver Fit and Flare Dress
Alaia White, Silver Fit and Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Alaia Accordion Pleated Fit n Flare Coat
Alaia Accordion Pleated Fit n Flare Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

Alaia Black Fit and Flare Skater Bodycon Dress
Alaia Black Fit and Flare Skater Bodycon Dress

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

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black and White Knit Fit and Flare Dress
Alaia Black and White Knit Fit and Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Alaia Prussian Blue Fit and Flare Knit Jersey Dress
Alaia Prussian Blue Fit and Flare Knit Jersey Dress

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

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black Fit and Flare Stretchy LBD Dress NWT
Alaia Black Fit and Flare Stretchy LBD Dress NWT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress
Alaia White and Black Fit and Flare Stretch Knit Dress

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

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black Knit Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress with Shimmer
Alaia Black Knit Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress with Shimmer

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

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38

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

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2010s French Day Dresses

Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38
Alaia Prussian Blue Stretch Knit Fit and Flare Dress - 38

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

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2010s French Day Dresses

Alaia Black Textured Knit Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress XS
Alaia Black Textured Knit Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress XS

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

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2010s Unknown Casual Dresses

Alaia Blush Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress - Size FR 38
Alaia Blush Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress - Size FR 38

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M
Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M

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

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2010s French Casual Dresses

Alaia Emerald Green Fit-and-Flare Sleeveless Dress - Size US 4
Alaia Emerald Green Fit-and-Flare Sleeveless Dress - Size US 4

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Alaïa Cream Fit and Flare Dress
Alaïa Cream Fit and Flare Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dresses

Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M
Alaia White Knit Embroidered Chevron Hem Fit and Flare Dress M

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

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

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Alaia Fit And Flare For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia fit and flare you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Azzedine Alaïa are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Alaia Fit And Flare?

Prices for a alaia fit and flare can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $463 and can go as high as $4,500, while, on average they fetch $1,091.

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.

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