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Alaia Hooded

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

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Bias cut dress with a single swathe of darkest brown jersey forming a hooded bodice dating to 1984

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

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

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1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat

1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional Spring/Summer 1988 Azzedine Alaïa hooded silk evening coat. Simple button closure at

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

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

1984 ALAIA hooded dress
1984 ALAIA hooded dress

1984 ALAIA hooded dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Austin, TX

1984 ALAIA hooded dress Stretchy rayon material  Condition: Very good 29" bust, 25" waist, 29

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Hooded Body-Con Dress
Alaia Hooded Body-Con Dress

Alaia Hooded Body-Con Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

This is an edgy and beautiful dress by Parisian designer Alaïa. Made in a casual black jersey knit, its intricate and elegant seams are architecture and flattering. The body-conscio...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress
Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress

Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded dress with asymmetrical seams
very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded dress with asymmetrical seams

very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA hooded dress with asymmetrical seams

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare hooded dress from Alaia. Flattering asymmetrical seams. 'Hood' can be draped for a more

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaia Cream Zipper Dress with Cowl Neck

Alaia Cream Zipper Dress with Cowl Neck

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Alaia Hooded wool dress with zip following the contours of the body in a spiral from back to

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets
ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

collection - featuring the one and only Grace Jones in the iconic Alaïa hooded dress. So many of the designs

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat
Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat

Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black faux fur double breasted swing coat featuring a hooded collar.

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s
Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s

Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black hooded cape featuring an

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1980s French Capes

Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress
Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress

Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Taupe grey wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Alaïa Purple Jersey Hooded Dress 1984
Alaïa Purple Jersey Hooded Dress 1984

Alaïa Purple Jersey Hooded Dress 1984

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Alaïa Purple Jersey Hooded Dress 1984

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia purple jersey dress featuring a

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia olive viscose hooded dress, 1986
Azzedine Alaia olive viscose hooded dress, 1986

Azzedine Alaia olive viscose hooded dress, 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare olive green hooded dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1986. 'Hood' can be draped for a

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986
Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986

Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic vintage museum-quality Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body

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1980s French Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988
Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988

Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak Spring-Summer 1988

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress
Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress

Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1980s French Day Dresses

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic 1986 black Azzedine Alaia knit hooded "zipper" dress. The collar can be zipped into a hood

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1980s French Day Dresses

very rare early 80's AZZEDINE ALAIA olive viscose hooded dress
very rare early 80's AZZEDINE ALAIA olive viscose hooded dress

very rare early 80's AZZEDINE ALAIA olive viscose hooded dress

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare hooded dress from Alaia. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conventional look. Arms are made

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986
Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986

Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic black wool seamed zipper dress with hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986
Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986

Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic 1986 Azzedine Alaia black wool stretch hooded dress with zipper design. In excellent

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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, GB

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 knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986
Azzedine Alaia navy knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986

Azzedine Alaia navy knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Winter 2022 Black Hooded Net Jersey Dress with Chrome Bauble Studs
Alaia Winter 2022 Black Hooded Net Jersey Dress with Chrome Bauble Studs

Alaia Winter 2022 Black Hooded Net Jersey Dress with Chrome Bauble Studs

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

return of Alaïa. This collection was creative director, Pieter Mulier's, first helm at the fashion house

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Norma Kamali Animal Print Hooded Faux Fur Jacket
Norma Kamali Animal Print Hooded Faux Fur Jacket

Norma Kamali Animal Print Hooded Faux Fur Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Austin, TX

Norma Kamali Animal Print Hooded Faux Fur Jacket Size S/ M Shawl collar or hood 38" bust, 26

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

For Georgina
For Georgina

For Georgina

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic 1986 Azzedine Alaia black wool stretch hooded dress with zipper design. In excellent

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1980s Day Dresses

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

1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

completely unstructured jacket with a huge shawl collar that can be used as a hood. Alaia's hooded pieces are

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1990s Clothing

AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper
AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper

AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Very rare jet black wool hooded dress with wrap around brass zipper detail from Azzedine Alaia

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Purple Hooded Plunging Maxi Dress
1986 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Purple Hooded Plunging Maxi Dress

1986 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Purple Hooded Plunging Maxi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 1986 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Fair

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1980s French Maxi Dresses

S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat
S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION

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1990s French Coats

Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat
Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION

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1990s French Coats

Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat
Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat

Rare 1980s Alaia Hooded Sleevless Overcoat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

Wool dark brown Alaia longue cape or overcoat with large collar that can be wear as a hood, or on

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1980s French Capes

Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood
Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood

Alaia 1980's Navy Blue Coat with Hood

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Rare 1980's Azzedine Alaia hooded coat. In the 1980's Alaia was known for dressing Grace Jones

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf
AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf

AZZEDINE ALAIA aubergine ensemble with hooded scarf

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Three piece aubergine and magenta wool ensemble consisting of a jacket, dress and hooded scarf from

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Alaia Hooded For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia hooded you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect alaia hooded among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Hooded?

Prices for a alaia hooded can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $42,390, while, on average they fetch $3,933.

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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