ALAIA nude leather silver eyelet scallop edge lace up strappy heels EU39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather silver eyelet scallop edge lace up strappy heels EU39 Reference: BSHW/A00144
ALAIA nude leather silver eyelet scallop edge lace up strappy heels EU39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather silver eyelet scallop edge lace up strappy heels EU39 Reference: BSHW/A00144
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
Sold|$250
ALAIA Black Suede Pumps
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Black Suede Pumps Made In Italy Materials: Suede Marked Size 39.5 Measurements
ALAIA Size 7 Black Suede Heeled Pointed Ankle Booties
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA ankle booties come in black suede with patent trimmed perforated piping, geometric patchwork
ALAIA brown leopard calf hair lug sole platform booties EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA brown leopard calf hair lug sole platform booties EU37 Reference: ECLO/A00083 Brand: Alaia
ALAIA grey zebra stripe calf hair bow trim ballerina flats EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey zebra stripe calf hair bow trim ballerina flats EU37.5 Reference: SNKO/A00186 Brand
ALAIA Size 8.5 Dark Red Suede Laser Cut T Strap Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA sandals come in dark burgundy red suede with four round laser cut straps, T strap, and
new ALAIA nude suede leather perspex chunky heel peep toe pumps heels EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA nude suede leather perspex chunky heel peep toe pumps heels EU37.5 AZZEDINE ALAIANude
new ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38 AZZEDINE ALAIA
ALAIA nude leather gold stud embellished lace up high heel sandals EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather gold stud embellished lace up high heel sandals EU37.5 ALAIA Nude leather upper
ALAIA black laser cut scalloped suede T bar high heel sandals EU35.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black laser cut scalloped suede T bar high heel sandals EU35.5 Reference: LAYU/A00028 Brand
ALAIA light grey leather open toe cross strap high heel sandals EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA light grey leather open toe cross strap high heel sandals EU37 Reference: SNKO/A00204 Brand
new AZZEDINE ALAIA grey leopard calf hair suede winged ankle booties heels EU35
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new AZZEDINE ALAIA grey leopard calf hair suede winged ankle booties heels EU35 AZZEDINE ALAIA Grey
ALAIA black white spot print laced concealed platform bootie heels EU37 US7 UK4
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white spot print laced concealed platform bootie heels EU37 US7 UK4 AZZEDINE ALAIA
ALAIA black leather triangular cut out zip back bootie heels shoes EU38 US8 UK5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather triangular cut out zip back bootie heels shoes EU38 US8 UK5 AZZEDINE ALAIA
ALAIA navy blue suede copper trimmed squiggly open toe sandal heel EU37 US7 UK4
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA navy blue suede copper trimmed squiggly open toe sandal heel EU37 US7 UK4 AZZEDINE ALAIANavy
ALAIA grey zebra stripe calf hair bow trim ballerina flats EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey zebra stripe calf hair bow trim ballerina flats EU37.5 Reference: SNKO/A00186 Brand
new ALAIA red leopard calf leather trucker sole platform ankle bootie EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA red leopard calf leather trucker sole platform ankle bootie EU37.5 AZZEDINE ALAIA Red
Alaïa Black Leather Stiletto Snakeskin Heels Sz.39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Alaïa Leather Heels with Elastic Detailing Size: 39 Snakeskin Condition: Very Good Condition
ALAIA Size 10 Black Leather Chunky Heel Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA boots comes in a black leather featuring a over the knee style, chunky heel, wooden sole, and
Alaïa Black Textile Peep-Toe Heels - Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these chic Alaïa peep-toe heels. Crafted in black textile, these shoes
ALAÏA Black with Green Python High Heel Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Incredible Alaïa boots made from a luxurious black python, which is beautifully textured and has a
ALAIA Size 10 Black Suede Chunky Heel Cutout Booties
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very chic black suede booties by Alaia. These shoes are brand new and feature a cut-out detail and
ALAIA Size 6.5 Black Suede Buttoned High Heel Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA booties come in black suede with a pointed toe, back zip closure, covered heel, and button
Plateform sandal in black leather and wood pattern heels Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Plateform sandal in black leather and wood pattern heels. Double buckle closure on each side
ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black leather silver square stud embellished curved heel bootie EU38 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA Size 10 Black Suede Chunky Heel Cutout Bootie w/ Elastic Strap
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very chic black suede booties by Alaia. These shoes are brand new and feature a cut-out detail and
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Brand: Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy red suede geometric cut out high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA burgundy red suede geometric cut out high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: TGAS
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather cross strap platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: CC
Alaïa SS22 Black Patent Sculptural Cut-Out Wedge Mules – Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Alaïa’s iconic cut-out wedge heel, forming a striking heart-inspired negative space. Details: • Season
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU37 AZZEDINE ALAIA Black
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU36.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede patent lace up detail stretch fit high heel ankle boot EU36.5 AZZEDINE ALAIA
Chanel 2013 Limited Edition Navy Logo Sweatshirt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
look or dress it up with an Alaia skirt and some Manolo heels for a high-fashion twist. The versatility
AZZEDINE ALAIA Black VELVET Ankle Strap PUMPS Heels HEELS Sz 39 w/ BOX
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: AZZEDINE ALAIA - Made in Italy Condition (please read our condition chart below): MINT
Alaia Woven Raffia Leather Peeptoe Slingback Platform High Heels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair
ALAIA black suede leather lace up back zip strappy sandal heels EU38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede leather lace up back zip strappy sandal heels EU38.5 Reference: BSHW/A00141 Brand
ALAIA Size 8 Burgundy Silk Satin Peep Toe D'orsay Wedge Pumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA d'orsay pumps come in rich burgundy silk satin with a peep toe, and curved, pointed back
Sold|$1,643
Alaia green suede platform heels, c. 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A pair of emerald green Alaia platform heels, c. 1980s. EU 38
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather heels with silver hardware 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather heels with silver hardware designed by Azzedine Alaia. French size 37
UNWORN Alaia Black Suede Ruffle Platform Ankle Sandals High Heels 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of heels
Alaia Black Suede Cutout Platform Heels with Small Gold Studs - 40.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia Black Suede Cutout Platform Heels w/ Small Gold Studs - 40.5. These striking heels are in
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA woven purple leather heels with ankle straps - new
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare purple, woven leather heels with ankle straps designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the
AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Leather PLATFORM HEELS Shoes PUMPS Ankle Strap Sz 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: AZZEDINE ALAIA Paris - Made in Italy Condition: (please read our condition chart below
Sold|$850
Alaia Jet Black Wool 1980s Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
. Surrounding him was "the band" — five beautiful women in a little black Alaia dress, stockings, and high heels
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace flats - 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Delicate unworn lace and leather ballet flats from Azzedine Alaia. Patent leather at heels. French
Azzedine Alaia Snakeskin Platform Pumps 39 1/2
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Azzedine Alaia snakeskin heels. Slightly iridescent. Shades of pale gray, beige and
ALAIA Size 8 Black Suede Ankle Strap Platform Booties
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fierce and fabulous high heeled booties by ALAIA. This unique style comes in a luscious black suede
new ALAIA black suede patent heel almond toe platform tall boot shoe EU37 US7
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black suede patent heel almond toe platform tall boot shoe EU37 US7 AZZEDINE ALAIA Black
Chanel 2013 Limited Edition Navy Logo Sweatshirt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
look or dress it up with an Alaia skirt and some Manolo heels for a high-fashion twist. The versatility
Sold|$799
Alaïa Dusty Pink Mule Heels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian made Alaïa heeled shoes. Made from dusty pink perforated suede. EU 38,5 Heel height
Alaia Heels - US 5.5 - 35.5 - Black Ankle Strap Pumps Pointed Shoes 5 6 35 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Alaia - Ankle Strap Heels Size: US 5.5 - 35.5 Color: Black Material: Leather
Alaia NEW & SOLD OUT Nude Suede Open Heels in Box
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
CURTOR'S NOTES Alaia NEW & SOLD OUT Nude Suede Open Heels in Box Size IT 37.5 Suede Silver
Sold|$296
2000s Alaïa High Heeled Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Alaïa heeled and platform sandals in pastel yellow leather with white flowers motif, adjustable
Alaia NEW & SOLD Rare Cognac Snake Leather Open Heels in Box
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Alaia NEW & SOLD Rare Cognac Snake Leather Open Heels in Box Original purchase price $3,695
Alaia NEW & SOLD OUT Leather Laser Cut Out Platform Heels Sandals in Box
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR’S NOTES Alaia NEW & SOLD OUT Leather Laser Cut Out Platform Heels Sandals in Box Size
Sold|$950
Alaia Suede Caged Heel
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Alaia Suede Caged cutout Platform Bootie with Heel.
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.