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ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S
ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S

ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Alaïa gown in black moiré-jacquard knit viscose (63%), polyester (32

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia Black Evening Dress Gown
Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia Black Evening Dress Gown

Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia Black Evening Dress Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia black fitted evening gown with zipper closure up the back. At the back

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum

Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled

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1990s French Evening Gowns

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

Alaia Vionnet-Inspired Grecian Goddess Dress Gown. New
Alaia Vionnet-Inspired Grecian Goddess Dress Gown. New

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

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2010s Maxi Dress

Alaia Green Chenille Dress
Alaia Green Chenille Dress

Alaia Green Chenille Dress

$1,875Sale Price|29% Off

Size: M

Alaia Green Chenille Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

-Vintage 93-94 Azzedine Alaia green dress with chenille turtleneck top and attached spandex pencil

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaïa dress /jacket
Alaïa dress /jacket

Alaïa dress /jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in France) Black cotton dress / jacket. Size 40FR. Condition: Very good condition

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Alaïa skater dress
Alaïa skater dress

Alaïa skater dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Burgundy-red blended wool skater dress with long sleeves. Size 40FR

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2010s European Babydoll Dresses

Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress

Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaïa Velvet Maxi Dress FR38
Alaïa Velvet Maxi Dress FR38

Alaïa Velvet Maxi Dress FR38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brossard, QC

Refined sensuality meets sculptural elegance in the Alaïa Velvet Maxi Dress, a masterpiece of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Red Jersey Goddess Mini Dress 2004
Alaia Red Jersey Goddess Mini Dress 2004

Alaia Red Jersey Goddess Mini Dress 2004

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original vintage Azzedine Alaia red jersey goddess mini

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa 2011 Velour Brown Leopard Print Dress
Azzedine Alaïa 2011 Velour Brown Leopard Print Dress

Azzedine Alaïa 2011 Velour Brown Leopard Print Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa 2011 Velour Brown Leopard Print Dress In perfect condition.

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2010s Italian Formal Gowns

Alaïa dress / jacket Spring 2015
Alaïa dress / jacket Spring 2015

Alaïa dress / jacket Spring 2015

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black cotton open dress. Size 40IT. 2015 Spring-Summer Collection

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2010s European Cocktail Dresses

Black sleeveless cocktail dress ALAIA
Black sleeveless cocktail dress ALAIA

Black sleeveless cocktail dress ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sleeveless cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 60% rayon, 36% nylon, 4% stretch . Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE S

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black bustier dress AlaÏa
Black bustier dress AlaÏa

Black bustier dress AlaÏa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier dress with beige lining.

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress

S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress

$2,950

Size: small

S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Austin, TX

S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

$1,350

Size: FR 40 (runs small)

new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Bordeaux knit dress with intricate plisse woven pleats from Azzedine Alaia. New with tags. French

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Alaia Black Wool Fancy Knit Armor Mini Dress
Alaia Black Wool Fancy Knit Armor Mini Dress

Alaia Black Wool Fancy Knit Armor Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an original vintage Alaia black wool mini dress featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress

$1,150Sale Price|20% Off

Size: S

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black crocheted dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic, jet-black, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Black Knit Long Sleeve Dress - L
Alaia Black Knit Long Sleeve Dress - L

Alaia Black Knit Long Sleeve Dress - L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Azzedine Alaia dress is a staple for fall and winter. The dress has a classic shape and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black ribbed knit dress from Azzedine Alaia’s 1988 fall collection, shown on the runway

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress
Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress

Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress. Features off shoulder neckline, long sleeves, rainbow

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress S Alaïa long sleeve mustard yellow

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress

Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Sexy Open Back Fitted Dress Size FR 38 Black Alaïa sleeveless knit mini dress with

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992

Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress
Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress

Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A pretty and chic dress by Alaia , Paris . In a silk mix the dress has a drop waist, round

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

diamond embroidered hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's, Dress is labeled a size S

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia long red knit dress
Alaia long red knit dress

Alaia long red knit dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CANNES, FR

Alaia Long sleeveless red knit dress. Size 40.

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2010s Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress
Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress

Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress

$713Sale Price|20% Off

Size: IT40

Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Iconic, super flattering Alaia skater dress - bought for £2500 and unworn. Perhaps one of the

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2010s Unknown Sheath Dresses

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black chenille dress from the Fall/Winter 1989 runway collection. Made in

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia "Mon Coeur est A Papa" Red Dress
Azzedine Alaia "Mon Coeur est A Papa" Red Dress

Azzedine Alaia "Mon Coeur est A Papa" Red Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

Azzedine Alaia "Mon Coeur est à Papa" Dress, design inspired by the close relationship between

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black sleeveless dress by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. The fit is cut close to

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989
Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Fall/Winter 1989 collection, Look 16, this long burnt-orange ribbed

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 AZZEDLINE ALAIA black velour RUNWAY dress with studs
1983 AZZEDLINE ALAIA black velour RUNWAY dress with studs

1983 AZZEDLINE ALAIA black velour RUNWAY dress with studs

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, black velour dress with studs designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1983 exactly

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Sexy Fitted Dress Size XS All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on

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1980s Tea Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Vintage Black Long Chenille Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless maxi

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M Black Alaïa mini bodycon

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress
2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress

2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This spectauclar 2008 black runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaia is made from an open lace knit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Plunged Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Iconic Fitted Plunging Neckline Mini Dress Size M Peach Alaïa knit mini

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Bodycon Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bustier Plunged Décolleté Bodycon Mini Dress Size M

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black cocktail dress with velvet pattern ALAIA
Black cocktail dress with velvet pattern ALAIA

Black cocktail dress with velvet pattern ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black cocktail dress with velvet pattern. No fabric composition tag but it's probably cotton. Black nylon lining only inside the waist. Boned around the waist. Hook&eye and snap clos...

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2010s European Cocktail Dresses

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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

Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown
Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown

Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

accented stretch knit floor-length gown dating back to his 2012 fall-winter collection. Alaïa introduced

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ALAIA Harlequin Print Cocktail Dress
ALAIA Harlequin Print Cocktail Dress

ALAIA Harlequin Print Cocktail Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

AZZEDINE ALAIA is the master of the dress, and this ALAIA dress is no exception. The ALAIA knit

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA Black Strapless Silk Dress
ALAIA Black Strapless Silk Dress

ALAIA Black Strapless Silk Dress

Unavailable

Size: small

ALAIA Black Strapless Silk Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

ALAIA black a-line strapless dress. Built-in boning and exquisite construction. Mint Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress
1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress

1980's Alaia Chenille Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Azzedine Alaia dates to the 1980's and is made of a soft cotton chenille

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Azzedine Alaïa Bugundy Bodycon Dress
1990s Azzedine Alaïa Bugundy Bodycon Dress

1990s Azzedine Alaïa Bugundy Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York City, NY

A sexy curve-hugging dress with long sleeves and a mock turtleneck. Button closure up the back. Ribbing at waist and lower arms. Mannequin is a size 4, measurements below are unst...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA Butterscotch  Backless Long Dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA Butterscotch  Backless Long Dress

AZZEDINE ALAIA Butterscotch Backless Long Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sexy dress has a slight striped patterned & a deep scoop in the back. Measurements: Sleeves 32" from shoulder seam to edge Shoulders: 18" from seam to seam Chest: 36" fr...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985
Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

Unavailable

Size: 38 (France) - 6 (US) / 10 (UK)

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Motorcycle Zipper Dress. This striking piece by Azzedine Alaia was

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1990s Alaia Denim Dress
1990s Alaia Denim Dress

1990s Alaia Denim Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic and iconic Azzedine Alaia denim dress with 'contour' stitching in a turmeric color

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1990s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black Mini Dress
Alaia Black Mini Dress

Alaia Black Mini Dress

Unavailable

Size: Small-Medium

Alaia Black Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1990s Alaia black mini dress with star buttons. Stretch viscose fabric. Fits small medium.

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1990s French Mini Dress

1990s Alaia Mini Dress
1990s Alaia Mini Dress

1990s Alaia Mini Dress

Unavailable

Size: Small

1990s Alaia Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

90's Alaia red slinky mini dress. Very low neck line with buttons 5 buttons up with front. Iconic

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1990s French Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress
Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress

Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1991 - seen on the runway  Deep orange chenille knit dress Cutout

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, ss 1994
Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, ss 1994

Azzedine Alaia black chenille-knitted 'Houpette' dress, ss 1994

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; Black chenille-knitted figure-hugging 'Houpette' dress with radiating concentric

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993
Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993

Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; Black lace knit evening dress with built in padded bra and spandex nude mini dress

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut hooded evening dress, fw 1986
Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut hooded evening dress, fw 1986

Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut hooded evening dress, fw 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia navy acetate bias cut evening dress with signature draped hood, long zip fastening

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia navy blue knitted figure hugging maxi dress, fw 2001
Azzedine Alaia navy blue knitted figure hugging maxi dress, fw 2001

Azzedine Alaia navy blue knitted figure hugging maxi dress, fw 2001

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; navy blue knitted rayon maxi dress with body conturing overlocked seams and flared

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress
Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress

Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in US

Alaia fitted stretch knit body con dress in rust color, subtle V-neckline, stitched detail along

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986

Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening maxi dress with train, fw 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, London

Azzedine Alaia; Black acetate knit evening maxi dress with peek-a-boo cleavage and train. Fall

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress
1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress

1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Houston, TX

Bright rose red knit dress by the Azzedine Alaia, the "King of Cling"! The dress is composed of

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1980s French Informal Dresses

Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty
Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty

Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

'Hotel du Nord', Alaia created this spiral zipper dress in 1981. A similar piece is currently on display

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Blue Ribbed Knit Long Sleeved Mini Dress
Alaia Blue Ribbed Knit Long Sleeved Mini Dress

Alaia Blue Ribbed Knit Long Sleeved Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Blue Silky Ribbed Short Dress - Long sleeved - Button fastening - V-neckline - Pleated lower

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown
Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

Unavailable

Size: 6/8

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia showed his first collection on the Rue de Bellechasse in 1980.

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaïa Red Skater's Dress with Petal Shaped Insets in Skirt - 2013 NEW
Alaïa Red Skater's Dress with Petal Shaped Insets in Skirt - 2013 NEW

Alaïa Red Skater's Dress with Petal Shaped Insets in Skirt - 2013 NEW

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Long Alaia Gown
Long Alaia Gown

Long Alaia Gown

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Long Alaia Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

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Alaïa S/S 2016 Vionnet-Inspired White Silver Lame Grecian Goddess Gown

Alaïa S/S 2016 Vionnet-Inspired White Silver Lame Grecian Goddess Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This exquisite Alaïa gown from the Spring/Summer 2016 collection pays homage to Madeleine Vionnet’s

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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ALAIA Apple Red Gown, Personal Property Melanie Griffith

ALAIA Apple Red Gown, Personal Property Melanie Griffith

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful candy apple sleek gown by ALAIA, it is from the dress collection of Melanie Griffith

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

ALAIA Black Jersey Halter Gown, 1990s
ALAIA Black Jersey Halter Gown, 1990s

ALAIA Black Jersey Halter Gown, 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jaw dropping, show stopping, body hugging, little black ALAIA dress. Luxurious heavy-weight knit

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20th Century Evening Gowns

Alaia Lace Slip Gown 1993
Alaia Lace Slip Gown 1993

Alaia Lace Slip Gown 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black lace spaghetti strap dress with built in pink slip dress and bias

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black backless halter gown
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black backless halter gown

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black backless halter gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black floor length gown from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Absolutely stunning dress

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

unworn 1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black backless halter gown
unworn 1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black backless halter gown

unworn 1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black backless halter gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black floor length gown from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Absolutely stunning dress

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Alaia Blue Velvet Button Front Gown 1980s
Vintage Alaia Blue Velvet Button Front Gown 1980s

Vintage Alaia Blue Velvet Button Front Gown 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage 1990's Knit Bodycon Black Dress Gown
Azzedine Alaia Vintage 1990's Knit Bodycon Black Dress Gown

Azzedine Alaia Vintage 1990's Knit Bodycon Black Dress Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage 1990's Knit Bodycon Black Dress Gown Size M Alaïa knit semi sheer

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Dress Gown Size XS Dusty rose Alaïa sleeveless maxi dress with

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Black Evening Gown With Lace Hem And Multi Straps 1990
Alaia Black Evening Gown With Lace Hem And Multi Straps 1990

Alaia Black Evening Gown With Lace Hem And Multi Straps 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a classic vintage Azzedine Alaia black evening gown

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2001 Semi-Sheer Black Gown Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2001 Semi-Sheer Black Gown Maxi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2001 Semi-Sheer Black Gown Maxi Dress Size Small Alaïa black maxi dress with V

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unusual Holiday Azzedine Alaia Red Velvet Chenille Knit Gown With Glove Sleeves
Unusual Holiday Azzedine Alaia Red Velvet Chenille Knit Gown With Glove Sleeves

Unusual Holiday Azzedine Alaia Red Velvet Chenille Knit Gown With Glove Sleeves

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red vintage Azzedine Alaia red velvet chenille knit gown with high neck, gathered back and extra

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia

Alaia

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Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Alaia dark purple leather zip up motorcycle dress.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia

Alaia

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Size: 2 - 4

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The most amazing cotton velvet Alaia body suit, WOW!! This piece is beyond words.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: S

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Worsted wool and rayon blend maxi wiggle dress with Alaia iconic leopard print. Side functional zip

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia

Alaia

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Size: 4

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia leather motorcycle dress with oversized shoulders and fantastic zip detail. This dress

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: 6

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red & cream beige jumpsuit in Alaia iconic gingham print. Red patine belt at waist line with wide

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA
ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: Small

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black stretch crepe mini dress with double strap detail at back.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA
ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: SMALL

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cobalt blue knit viscose sleeveless dress encrusted with liquid blue sequins.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: Medium

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Burgundy chenille fur mini dress with fringe detail at bottom. This dress has a soft hand with a deep v-neck line and cape sleeves. Rare piece.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA
ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: XS

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black stretch lace ultra mini dress with nude under skirt.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA
ALAIA

ALAIA

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Size: SMALL

ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sheer jersey black goddess dress with ruched waistline and plugging neckline. Hook & eye closures at waist. Beige label.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Alaia Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Red, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a alaia gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Gown?

Prices for a alaia gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $42,978, while, on average they fetch $1,807.

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 Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.