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AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket

AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous wrap 'blanket' style wool jacket. Single snap closure at neck. Can be worn numerous ways. Cropped body with long wide sleeves that can be cuffed. Colors are blue, green, bro...

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat

Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed collar, long sleeves, contrast stitching throughout, adjustable straps at hem and ...

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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83
Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83

Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Autum/ Winter 1983 collection by Azedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Important early piece from Alaïa's second runway collection and first ever winter collection - Bla...

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1980s French Shawls

Fine and rare Alaia shearling fringed cropped jacket
Fine and rare Alaia shearling fringed cropped jacket

Fine and rare Alaia shearling fringed cropped jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This is an exceptional Alaia shearling cropped open jacket with fringed hem.

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Late 20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket zebra print 44

AZZEDINE ALAIA bolero style jacket zebra print 44

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

ALAIA sleek bolero style jacket in black with subtle green metallic zebra print.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988
Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988

Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring / Summer 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Cropped curved hem jacket and shorts suit - Photographed by Peter Lindbergh

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985
Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985

Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring / Summer 1985 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Ivory suit with high-waisted trouser and cropped jacket with signature curved seam sleeves

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA striped dress with matching bolero jacket
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA striped dress with matching bolero jacket

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA striped dress with matching bolero jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare long striped dress with matching bolero jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1992. Labeled a size 'S'.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA faux leopard fur jacket with frog closure
AZZEDINE ALAIA faux leopard fur jacket with frog closure

AZZEDINE ALAIA faux leopard fur jacket with frog closure

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare faux fur bolero jacket with black woven frog closure by Azzedine Alaia dating to the Autumn/Winter collection of 1991-1992.

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Black knit jersey jacket and trouser ensemble ALAIA New
Black knit jersey jacket and trouser ensemble ALAIA New

Black knit jersey jacket and trouser ensemble ALAIA New

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black knit jersey jacket and trouser ensemble. Knit jersey composition: 94% rayon, 6% polyester. Zip closure on the middle front . Cut-work. SIZE M New with tag

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Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alaia
Alaia

Alaia

Sold|$895

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Alaia, moss green, fitted, wool jacket with large "shawl" collar.

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1980s French Coats

Alaia

Alaia

Sold|$4,800

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brown leather Alaia 2pc Jacket and skirt ensemble. The skirt and jacket are paneled leather with leather string woven through edges of panels.

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alaia

Alaia

Sold|$1,200

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia Denim Motorcycle jacket with asymmetrical zipper and exaggerated round shoulders.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit, fw 1984
Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit, fw 1984

Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit, fw 1984

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit ▪ Wide sleeves with pleated underarms ▪ Nipped waist ▪ Belt at the back ▪ Hidden snap buttons at the front opening ▪ Shawl l...

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and maxi skirt set, ss 1992
Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and maxi skirt set, ss 1992

Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and maxi skirt set, ss 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia black leather cropped structured blazer jacket with matching fishtail maxi skirt Spring-Summer 1992

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Important Azzedine Alaia Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Ensemble Runway 1991
Important Azzedine Alaia Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Ensemble Runway 1991

Important Azzedine Alaia Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Ensemble Runway 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Important black faux fur Azzedine Alaia cropped jacket with tassel frog toggles and high waisted skirt.

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool suit with seamed jacket & A-line skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool suit with seamed jacket & A-line skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool suit with seamed jacket & A-line skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic sculptured black wool suit from Azzedine Alaia dating to the mid 1980's. Jacket front secures with unique metal buckles and has contoured seaming at bodice.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Tati Checkered Black and White Crop Jacket
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Tati Checkered Black and White Crop Jacket

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Tati Checkered Black and White Crop Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Tati Cropped Jacket FR 36 Alaïa cropped jacket with geometric pattern throughout, notched lapels, button accent at cuffs and button closures at front.

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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Alaïa denim 2 piece pantsuit. Jacket features notched lapels, three zip-accented pockets at front, lace-up accents at back and zip closure at front.

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Late 20th Century Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Alaïa denim 2 piece pantsuit. Jacket features notched lapels, three zip-accented pockets at front, lace-up accents at back and zip closure at front.

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Late 20th Century Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat
ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat

ALAIA midnight blue fitted coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Incredibly shaped, corset jacket from Alaia. Ca. 1985. Softest corrugated velvet fabric!

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1980s French Coats

Alaia Mongolian lamb Jacket
Alaia Mongolian lamb Jacket

Alaia Mongolian lamb Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Alaia,deep Aubergine tone Mongolian lamb, 3/4 length jacket with rounded collar, C. 1980's.

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's
Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and pleated shorts ensemble.

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

ALAÏA Vintage 1990s Emerald Green Tailored Suit
ALAÏA Vintage 1990s Emerald Green Tailored Suit

ALAÏA Vintage 1990s Emerald Green Tailored Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

The skirt features classic Alaïa seam-lines and a vent at the front. So easy to wear and such a versatile piece, it can be dressed up and worn together in classic Alaïa style, or th...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Alaïa Draped Blazer and Pencil Skirt - ‘80s
Alaïa Draped Blazer and Pencil Skirt - ‘80s

Alaïa Draped Blazer and Pencil Skirt - ‘80s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The grey Alaïa set consists of a jacket with oversized pockets and a grey stretchable pencil skirt.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

early AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise sweater jacket
early AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise sweater jacket

early AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise sweater jacket

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very thickly knit light-turquoise wool sweater jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980s. Size 'S'.

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket  M
ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket  M

ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket M Reference: GIYG/A00176 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Ex...

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2010s Coats

Alaia Printed Wool Fitted Jacket
Alaia Printed Wool Fitted Jacket

Alaia Printed Wool Fitted Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Abstract print Azzedine Alaia Jacket. Vibrant autumn hues of red, oranges and turquoise.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Single-Breasted Jackets

90s Alaia Bustier Corset Leather Jacket
90s Alaia Bustier Corset Leather Jacket

90s Alaia Bustier Corset Leather Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Size: FR42 / M Material: LeatherMeticulously constructed from the finest quality leather, this Alaia jacket exudes an alluring, high-fashion aesthetic.

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1990s Jackets

Azzedine Alaia collectors 1990s vintage wool rusted orange patterned jacket
Azzedine Alaia collectors 1990s vintage wool rusted orange patterned jacket

Azzedine Alaia collectors 1990s vintage wool rusted orange patterned jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Complete every look with this amazing rusted orange pattern Alaia jacket by Azzedine Alaia. Circa 1990s, Timeless and chic, this Alaia will pair perfectly with your favorite jeans o...

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1990s Jackets

Alaia Rust Fringe Jacket

Alaia Rust Fringe Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia rust colored cropped jacket featuring blanket fringe along the wide lapel and cuffs.

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1990s French Jackets

Alaia Vintage Brown Jacket
Alaia Vintage Brown Jacket

Alaia Vintage Brown Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage brown 60% cotton 40% wool jacket by Alaia. Scoop neck and rounded notch detail.

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1990s French Jackets

Alaia Paris black jacket
Alaia Paris black jacket

Alaia Paris black jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Carnate, IT

Alaia Paris jacket. It doesn't have composition or size label.

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Late 19th Century Italian Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA seamed leather jacket

AZZEDINE ALAIA seamed leather jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous jet black butter soft leather jacket with shaped seams from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

1980s Iconic ALAIA Cotton Safari Jacket
1980s Iconic ALAIA Cotton Safari Jacket

1980s Iconic ALAIA Cotton Safari Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Iconic Alaia Cotton Safari Jacket from the late 80's. Dome shape buttons and attached belt - Unlined Size French 42 - US 10 - UK 14 Measurements taken flat: Length 29,5inch/75cm - U...

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1980s Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA brown suede motorcycle jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA brown suede motorcycle jacket

AZZEDINE ALAIA brown suede motorcycle jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rich chocolate brown suede motorcycle jacket with silver hardware and lace up detail at back from Azzedine Alaia.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA distressed leather motorcycle jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA distressed leather motorcycle jacket

AZZEDINE ALAIA distressed leather motorcycle jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic motorcycle jacket made with unique dark khaki green distressed leather, silver hardware and lace up detail at back from Azzedine Alaia.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA tweed riding jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Tan tweed riding jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1987.

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1980s French Jackets

Black Vintage Alaia Asymmetrical Leather Jacket
Black Vintage Alaia Asymmetrical Leather Jacket

Black Vintage Alaia Asymmetrical Leather Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage black leather jacket by Alaia. Circa the 1980s. Long dolman sleeves.

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Late 20th Century American Jackets

Rare Alaia Wool Knit Belted Kimono Jacket
Rare Alaia Wool Knit Belted Kimono Jacket

Rare Alaia Wool Knit Belted Kimono Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

This unusual and rare Alaïa kimono inspired jacket dates from the late 80’s - early 90’s.

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal studio jacket
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal studio jacket

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal studio jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Charcoal grey cotton studio jacket with single snap mandarin collar, large patch pockets and white top-stitching designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.

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1980s French Jackets

Alaia black goat hair cropped jacket, c. 2010
Alaia black goat hair cropped jacket, c. 2010

Alaia black goat hair cropped jacket, c. 2010

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Introducing the Azzedine Alaia black goat hair jacket, a luxurious and exquisite piece that exemplifies the designer's mastery in creating timeless and sophisticated fashion.

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2010s Italian Jackets

1991 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Fitted Jacket Blazer
1991 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Fitted Jacket Blazer

1991 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Fitted Jacket Blazer

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

1991 Azzedine Alaia black wool "smoking" style jacket with a single metal closure at cinched waist and two pointed panels at frontal jacket hem.

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1990s French Jackets

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black RUNWAY leather jacket
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black RUNWAY leather jacket

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black RUNWAY leather jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, butter-soft leather jacket designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.

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1980s French Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA denim jacket with zip closures

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Documented denim jacket with brass zip closures from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985.

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1980s French Jackets

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool flared jacket
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool flared jacket

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool flared jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black wool jacket with flared hemline and button closure designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's.

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1980s French Jackets

ALAIA black leather CROPPED Blazer Jacket 40 S
ALAIA black leather CROPPED Blazer Jacket 40 S

ALAIA black leather CROPPED Blazer Jacket 40 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaïa notch lapel slightly cropped smooth black lambskin blazer jacket.

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2010s Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991
Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991

Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia wool fitted blazer featuring velvet appliques around the hemline, a classic lapel collar, straight sleeves, a ...

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1990s French Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cream alpaca wool sweater jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Cream wool cardigan sweater with shawl neckline, fringed trim and patch pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985. Labeled a size S although this will fit a many sizes due to oversi...

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1980s Italian Jackets

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket with silk lining and extra long straps

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1980s French Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA black denim motorcyle jacket with corset back
AZZEDINE ALAIA black denim motorcyle jacket with corset back

AZZEDINE ALAIA black denim motorcyle jacket with corset back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very versatile black denim jacket with dramatic corset lace-up back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.

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1980s French Jackets

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset jacket with topstitching
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset jacket with topstitching

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset jacket with topstitching

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black butter soft leather corset style jacket with decorative topstitching from Alaia dating to spring 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.

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1990s French Jackets

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped jacket in black textured leather
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped jacket in black textured leather

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped jacket in black textured leather

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, cropped jacket in textured leather designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.

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1990s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Denim Zipper Jacket US Size 6
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Denim Zipper Jacket US Size 6

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Denim Zipper Jacket US Size 6

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Nice, FR

AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black denim jacket with brass zip closures.

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20th Century French Jackets

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped deep charcoal wool sweater jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Charcoal, cropped, wool cardigan sweater with shawl neckline and patch pockets from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1985. This is a very well documented piece. Size S although this will fit...

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1980s Italian Jackets

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Alaia Jacket For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary alaia jacket for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect alaia jacket among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Alaia Jacket?

The price for a alaia jacket starts at $125 and tops out at $19,880, and on average, selling for $1,298.

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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Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.