ALAIA black white viscose HOUNDSTOOTH MERMAID MINI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia houndstooth mermaid midi dress in black and white viscose (44%), polyamide (43%), polyester (9%) and elastane (4%).
ALAIA black white viscose HOUNDSTOOTH MERMAID MINI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia houndstooth mermaid midi dress in black and white viscose (44%), polyamide (43%), polyester (9%) and elastane (4%).
Alaia 'Tati' houndstooth denim pants, SS 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic Alaia houndstooth denim pants from the 'Tati' SS 1991 collection.
Alaïa Micro Houndstooth Suit & Pleated Skirt - '80s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With the silhouettes of Greta Garbo and Arletty set as the inspiration, this Alaïa set with a stiched-in cape is tailored to perfection with slight references to the Christian Dior h...
Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' corset, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' corset with built in bra.
Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This dress features the instantly recognizable Vichy houndstooth print in black and white, crafted from a luxurious cotton knit that hugs the body in true Alaïa fashion.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Tati Runway Houndstooth Gingham Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
This houndstooth printed dress is among the most iconic pieces form the Alaia Tati collection and was recently reworn by Bella Hadid in red.
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Taking cues from the Parisian retail chain 'Tati' and the artistic flair of Julian Schnabel, this dress encapsulates the marriage of high-fashion and accessibility, highlighted by th...
AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 tati skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vintage Alaia black and white houndstooth skirt from the 1991 Tati collection.
S/S 1992 Red & Ivory Graphic Houndstooth Knit Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, the bodysuit is engineered to contour and sculpt the body with precision.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white 'Tati' minidress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white oversized houndstooth Alaia dress from the 'Tati' collection dating to 1991.
Azzedine Alaïa Houndstooth Tee Dress c.1991.
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaïa Houndstooth Tee Dress c.1991. Azzedine Alaïa Houndstooth Tee Dress from the 1991 "Tati" Collection.
Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' mini shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tat' mini shorts with lace up fastening at rear.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Iconic SS 1991 Tati Houndstooth Check Black and White Gra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The collection is characterized by its bold, graphic black-and-white design, reminiscent of the Houndstooth pattern, which adds a dynamic visual appeal.
Alaïa Houndstooth Wool Vintage Suit, 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Black and white houndstooth motif on this Alaïa jacket-and-skirt suit, 100% wool, full of strong personality.
Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA mini houndstooth blouson jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA mini houndstooth blouson jacket with left chest flap pocket.
90s Azzedine Alaia Iconic Black and White Houndstooth Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super iconic Alaia bodysuit circa 1990s. Black and white houndstooth pattern on designer's signature heavy gauge knit.
S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ Houndstooth Peach Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ patterned signature fitted knit dress. Pink-peach and cream check print mini dress with scoop neckline and deep scoop backside. Bodycon flattering fit ...
Vintage Black and White Houndstooth Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage houndstooth button up jacket.
Sold
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in L 18.12 in
Alaia Black/White Knitted Jacquard Fabric and Leather Large Houndstooth Tote
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
F/W 2019 Alexander McQueen White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s by Sarah Burton sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2019 collection, this knit dress is rendered in a bold black-an...
Marc Jacobs Early 2000s Black and White Lace Houndstooth Checkered Mini Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic early 2000s MARC JACOBS black, white, and nude lace houndstooth mini dress! Features a black lace bodice with a nude underlay. Black and white houndstooth slightly flar...
Alexander McQueen FW 2019 White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress size S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s by Sarah Burton sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2019 collection, this knit dress is rendered in a bold black-an...
Azzedine Alaïa Women's Black White Knit Skater Dress IT40/UK8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic, super flattering Alaia skater dress - bought for £2500 and unworn. Perhaps one of the designer's most iconic silhouettes, this stunning dress is made from smooth, heavy wool/...
$700Sale Price|21% Off
Size: 6
Narcisco Rodriguez Black and White Gingham Cut - Out Runway Dress Size 42 / 6
By Narcisco Rodriguez
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ black and white gingham paneled Bodycon cut-out dress! Features a black fitted bodice, with a sweetheart neckline and cut-outs below the bust. Reveals just th...
1980's Ungaro Black and White Houndstooth Wool Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ungaro wool blend black and white houndstooth dress from the 1980’s. Styled with an asymmetrical button-up neckline with a faux flap pocket on the opposite breast. Batwing sleeves ar...
CHANEL 2011 black white checkered frayed tweed buttons ruched mini dress FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 black white checkered frayed tweed resin buttons ruched mini dress FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00461 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2011 Collection...
Emanuel Ungaro Resort 2014 Houndstooth Pinafore Overall Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emanuel Ungaro black and white houndstooth check resort 2014 dress with suspender style straps and pleated trim detail. Faux pocket flap at front with gold stud detail. Side zip. Ma...
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. Main fabric composition: 75% rayon, 15% polyester, 2% elastane Invisible zip on the left side SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Prada black & white gingham check print sleeveless babydoll style mini dress
By Prada
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Prada black and white mini dress in gingham print Structured style sleeveless dress with a fitted waist and puffed skirt Belt loops (belt pictured is not included)...
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. No fabric composition tag but it's a sort of velvet knit, very soft. SIZE XS / 34 (Fr)
ALAIA black white checked gingham smocked neck asymmetric loose top FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white checked gingham smocked neck asymmetric loose top FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00760 Brand: Alaia Collection: 2022 Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Black, White Pattern...
VALENTINO 2024 black white houndstooth tweed cutout bow mini dress IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2024 black white houndstooth tweed cutout bow mini dress IT40 S Reference: AAWC/A01690 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli Collection: Resort 2024 Material: Tweed...
RALPH LAUREN Size S White Black Cashmere Houndstooth Shift Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
BLACK LABEL by RALPH LAUREN dress in a white and black cashmere featuring a hounds tooth pattern, with long sleeves, and a crew neck. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor Wear. Mar...
1990s Paco Rabanne Black White Check Print Bodycon Hip Chain Sleeveless Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Paco Rabanne dress from the 1990s collection is cut in a fitted, knee-length silhouette. It features a sleeveless construction with a scoop neckline and a deep V-cut back. The d...
LANVIN Size 4 Black White Wool Blend Houndstooth Short Sleeve Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN dress in a black and white wool blend fabric featuring a houndstooth pattern, short sleeves, and asymmetrical double zipper which extends from collar to hem. Made in France. ...
$1,995Sale Price|46% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
$495
Size: IT 42, approx. US 6, runs small
Alexander McQueen Vintage 1990s Black Lace Long Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black floral lace long skirt with slightest train in the back, circa 1990s or very early 2000s (black and yellow label) . Amazingly fitted with scalloped hem, a pri...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
$19,990
H 6.75 in W 3 in
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S2003 Sheer Lace Knit Black Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruffled Belted Sheer Lace Open Knit Black Evening Dress Gown XS/S Please note size tag has been removed.
Vintage Ralph Lauren Purple Label Couture Hand-Beaded Bustier, NWOT
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
This vintage Ralph Lauren Collection strapless bustier is couture-level artistry, new without tags and unworn. Likely a one-of-a-kind runway worn piece, it is entirely hand-beaded an...
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood rare coat ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Constructed from black sheepskin ▪ Outsized sheepskin collar and cuffs ▪ Double-breasted fastening with large perspex buttons ▪ ...
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1999 Vintage Rare Woven Silk Medium Top Handle Kelly Bag Year: 1999 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather In...
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...
Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's Alaia black long-sleeved stretch velvet open-backed, scoop neck mini dress. In excellent condition - size tag Small.
1970s Vintage - Purple Silk Crochet Shawl Scarf - Beaded Hem & Floral Details
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: 1970s Vintage - Purple Silk Crochet Shawl / Scarf - x 3 Beaded Floral Details / Front + Back Shawl - Beaded Hem & Neckline Detailing Era: 1970s Vintage Size: Fr...
Off-white and gold lurex sleeveless jacquard pleated cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white and gold lurex sleeveless jacquard pleated dress. Fabric composition: 56% wool, 15% nylon, 12% polyester, 12% rayon, 3% metal, 2% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the le...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pale Yellow Floral Cardigan Top Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 designed by Alexander McQueen pale yellow cardigan tank top set. Pale yellow and metallic floral embroidered knit. Eight center front button closures. Round...
Master Couturier, King of Cling: legendary fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017) is known by many names, each referring to his unparalleled ability to mold fabric onto the female form in unexpected and radical ways. The Tunisian-born designer spent his entire life in relentless pursuit of a wholly distinctive and most-flattering fit.
“For me, fashion is the body,” said Alaïa. “I make clothes; women make fashion.”
Alaïa is credited with inventing the supermodel through his exclusive fashion shows, the body-con dress — which, quite literally, hugs the body and emphasizes and embraces every curve — and pioneering what industry professionals have taken to calling “slow fashion.” The designer openly rejected empty, of-the-moment fads as well as the structure of biannual seasons and instead took his time, unhurried by press and releasing collections at his own pace. Most importantly, Alaïa was a visionary when it came to traditional notions of femininity and sexuality. At a time when loose, soft silhouettes were the norm, Alaïa’s sexy, waist-cinching hourglass and body-con outfits were shocking.
Alaïa’s “body-conscious clothes,” wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, “seemed a deliberate challenge — throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world.”
While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaïa’s creations today, his origins were remarkably humble.
Born to a farming family, Alaïa always had a creative streak. As a young boy, he would flip through women’s fashion magazines and quickly became interested in the design of women's clothing. He went on to study sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and later worked as a tailor for a dressmaker before he found work creating garments based on Parisian haute couture designs. The combination of his classical training in sculpture and practical experience as a tailor convinced Alaïa that fashion was his calling. In 1957, he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for less than a week before being fired. From there, Alaïa secured a job with Guy Laroche and opened his own maison in the 1970s.
At his core, Alaïa was a couturier who cut and sewed his samples himself. He also experimented with zips, seams, unexpected materials, textures, animal prints and floral patterns like an artist. Today, Alaïa’s clothes look untouched by the passage of time and the various trends that have materialized since their debut; they are as fresh, stylish and stunning as ever. His garments are pop-culture icons in their own right: Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone in 1995’s Clueless, exasperated with a perpetrator holding her at gunpoint, declares, “But this is an Alaïa!”
Vintage Alaïa evening dresses, skirts and other attire continue to influence contemporary designers such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Hervé Léger. Not only are his clothes timeless in their glamour, but they also represent the groundbreaking vision of an artist, one who was known to proclaim, “I am not a designer. I am a couturier.”
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