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Alaia Navy Tati Print Jacket
Alaia Navy Tati Print Jacket

Alaia Navy Tati Print Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia Tati Print canvas jacket with motorcycle zipper details and lace up back.

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Alaia Double Breasted Wool Jacket
Alaia Double Breasted Wool Jacket

Alaia Double Breasted Wool Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alaia black wool double breasted military inspired cropped jacket.

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather jacket with sweetheart seams
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather jacket with sweetheart seams

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather jacket with sweetheart seams

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vibrant red cropped leather jacket with sweetheart seamed construction from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990

An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985-1990 France Beautiful Blazer Jacket in flexible brown leather from Azzedine Alaïa, iconic piece of Collection, dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Jackets

AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage Military Green Suede PERFORATED JACKET SZ 38
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage Military Green Suede PERFORATED JACKET SZ 38

AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage Military Green Suede PERFORATED JACKET SZ 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: AZZEDINE ALAIA Paris Logos / Tags: 'ALAIA Paris' tag, size tag (38), composition tag Condition (please read our condition chart below): FAIR~ Previously worn with signif...

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20th Century French Jackets

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown felted wool jacket with fringed trim
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown felted wool jacket with fringed trim

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown felted wool jacket with fringed trim

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Heathered brown felted wool jacket with fringed trim and mint green top-stiching from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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1990s Italian Jackets

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Faux Leopard Cropped Runway Jacket 1991
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Faux Leopard Cropped Runway Jacket 1991

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Faux Leopard Cropped Runway Jacket 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer a rare vintage Azzedine Alaia leopard faux fur cropped jacket. This stunning and luxurious jacket features a dramatic oversized shawl collar, overlapping fron...

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1990s Cropped Jackets

Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Black Wrap Around Leather Cutout Top Jacket
Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Black Wrap Around Leather Cutout Top Jacket

Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Black Wrap Around Leather Cutout Top Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Sexy Cutout Leather Top Jacket Alaïa crop leather jacket with long sleeves, belted waist and snap closure at front.

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1990s Jackets

A/W 1982 Azzedine ALAÏA First Ready-To-Wear Collection Black Leather Jacket
A/W 1982 Azzedine ALAÏA First Ready-To-Wear Collection Black Leather Jacket

A/W 1982 Azzedine ALAÏA First Ready-To-Wear Collection Black Leather Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Munich, DE

Approximate Modern Size: S Reference photos: Fall 1982 Azzedine Alaia Leather Jacket photographed by Horst P. Horst for Vogue Paris November 1982 / Azzedine Alaïa drawings of the fi...

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1980s French Jackets

ALAIA Size 6 Black Calf Leather Peak Lapel Single Bitton Sport Coat Jacket
ALAIA Size 6 Black Calf Leather Peak Lapel Single Bitton Sport Coat Jacket

ALAIA Size 6 Black Calf Leather Peak Lapel Single Bitton Sport Coat Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful black leather calf jacket by Alaia. The piece features a single button and peak lapel design along with a two front faux pocket detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Rare Alaia Tan Brush Cotton "Safari" Jacket
Rare Alaia Tan Brush Cotton "Safari" Jacket

Rare Alaia Tan Brush Cotton "Safari" Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Rare Alaia tan brush cotton "Safari" button jacket has 4 huge patch pockets.

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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Alaïa black cardigan
Alaïa black cardigan

Alaïa black cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Short black wool cardigan with long sleeves. Size 38FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 57 cm - Chest: 50 cm - Sleeve l...

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2010s Italian Jackets

Vintage Azzedine Alaia White Cotton Fitted Cropped Lightweight Corset Jacket
Vintage Azzedine Alaia White Cotton Fitted Cropped Lightweight Corset Jacket

Vintage Azzedine Alaia White Cotton Fitted Cropped Lightweight Corset Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA white cotton tailored cropped jacket! Featureas signature Alaia flattering curves that provide an extra slimming effect.

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Late 20th Century Italian Cropped Jackets

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Cropped, jet-black, butter-soft leather jacket with notched collar and curved pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988.

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1980s French Cropped Jackets

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with shawl collar & frog closure
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with shawl collar & frog closure

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with shawl collar & frog closure

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black butter soft leather jacket with shawl collar and frog closure designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991.

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1990s French Cropped Jackets

ALAIA black SHEARLING FUR CROPPED DOUBLE BREASTED Jacket 40
ALAIA black SHEARLING FUR CROPPED DOUBLE BREASTED Jacket 40

ALAIA black SHEARLING FUR CROPPED DOUBLE BREASTED Jacket 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaia double breasted jacket in black sheep fur.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Double-Breasted Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Black Double Breasted Blazer
Azzedine Alaia Black Double Breasted Blazer

Azzedine Alaia Black Double Breasted Blazer

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alaia black double-breasted lightweight blazer with black buttons, notch collar, slim sleeves, and fitted body. Alaia Label Size 3...

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1990s French Jackets

Alaia Black Wool Blazer with Velvet Appliqué
Alaia Black Wool Blazer with Velvet Appliqué

Alaia Black Wool Blazer with Velvet Appliqué

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alaia black blazer with velvet circle appliques adorning the hem.

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1990s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988
Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988

Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail designed by Azzedine Alaia as seen on the spring 1988 runway.

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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button closure • Ruffled details in the back • Wide peak collar • Made in France Item det...

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Azzedine Alaia

Azzedine Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red and white oversized gingham denim jacket. Cropped and double breasted with Alaia star buttons on front and cuffs.

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s

Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red knit cape poncho by Azzedine Alaia. It is elbow length with a stand up collar and a subtle abstract horizontal pattern in rows around the cape. There is a zipper at ...

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1990s French Capes

AZZEDINE ALAIA black sateen trench coat with belt - 1992
AZZEDINE ALAIA black sateen trench coat with belt - 1992

AZZEDINE ALAIA black sateen trench coat with belt - 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black sateen trench from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1992. Trench fits a size 6-10 due to oversized fit. Made in France. Very good condition (light abrasions mostly to interior).

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1990s French Jackets

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black checked 'Tati' coat with star buttons
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black checked 'Tati' coat with star buttons

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black checked 'Tati' coat with star buttons

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black and white checked canvas coat designed by Azzedine Alaia for his ''Tati' inspired collection, spring of 1991 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a French size 40 however thi...

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1990s French Jackets

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Off-white, densely knit wool cardigan sweater jacket with brass zippers and ribbed trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986, exactly as seen on the runway.

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1980s Italian Jackets

ALAIA PARIS Vintage 80s Chocolate Brown Wool DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET Size 40 FR
ALAIA PARIS Vintage 80s Chocolate Brown Wool DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET Size 40 FR

ALAIA PARIS Vintage 80s Chocolate Brown Wool DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET Size 40 FR

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: ALAIA Paris - Made in France Logos / Tags: 'ALAIA Paris' tag , size tag(40 FR, 38 D, 8 USA, 12 GB), composition tag Condition (please read our condition chart below): ...

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1980s French Double-Breasted Jackets

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized tan RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with pockets
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized tan RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with pockets

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized tan RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with pockets

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Oversized, tan knit sweater jacket with open closure and large patch pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1984 as seen on the runway.

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1980s Italian Jackets

ALAÏA Classic Vintage  Black Leather Blazer
ALAÏA Classic Vintage  Black Leather Blazer

ALAÏA Classic Vintage Black Leather Blazer

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

The perfect black soft leather jacket by Alaïa. This classic Alaïa leather blazer is a true wardrobe staple that will never go out of style.

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Early 2000s French Blazers

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black, densely knit wool cardigan sweater jacket with brass zippers and ribbed trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 as seen on the runway.

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1980s Italian Jackets

Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988
Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988

Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Alaïa black velvet cape - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Autumn Winter 1988 collection - Hood-like detailing - Excellent condition

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1980s Capes

Alaia Khaki Nude Safari Style Blazer Size 40
Alaia Khaki Nude Safari Style Blazer Size 40

Alaia Khaki Nude Safari Style Blazer Size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an Alaia blazer. This jacket has a gorgeous safari and military inspiration.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

This collectible Fall-Winter 1990-1991 piece is from the time when Alaïa was still showing his designs to selected customers at his 80 rue de Bellechasse private flat/showroom.

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1990s French Bomber Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Black Bolero Top w/Scalloped Edges
Azzedine Alaia Black Bolero Top w/Scalloped Edges

Azzedine Alaia Black Bolero Top w/Scalloped Edges

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black stretch bolero top with scalloped edges. In excellent condition. Fabric is a Viscose blend. Size M. MEASUREMENTS: Shoulders - 17.5" Sleeves - 22" Length ...

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1990s French Bolero Jackets

Alaia Peach Corset Blazer Size FR 40  US 8
Alaia Peach Corset Blazer Size FR 40  US 8

Alaia Peach Corset Blazer Size FR 40 US 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a sharp Alaia blazer. This classic blazer features perfectly contoured seams for the female form. There is a corset detail at the waist and center front button closure. Made ...

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20th Century French Blazers

Alaia Black Wool Blazer Jacket Size 38
Alaia Black Wool Blazer Jacket Size 38

Alaia Black Wool Blazer Jacket Size 38

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Alaia Black Wool Blazer Jacket Size 38 Product details: Size 38/ 6 Featuring striped pattern Three front buttons closure Two front pockets Three buttons on the bottom of the sleeves

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

ALAIA Vintage SS91 Tati red white checked denim fitted jacket M FR38 IT42 US6
ALAIA Vintage SS91 Tati red white checked denim fitted jacket M FR38 IT42 US6

ALAIA Vintage SS91 Tati red white checked denim fitted jacket M FR38 IT42 US6

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALAIA Vintage SS91 Tati red white checked denim fitted jacket M FR38 IT42 US6 AZZEDINE ALAIA FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 1991 ICONIC 'TATI' COLLECTION COTTON .

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Alaia Denim Jacket Dress
Alaia Denim Jacket Dress

Alaia Denim Jacket Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

This dress is the much rarer sister to the famous Alaia Denim jacket and skirt ensemble. Fabulous wide lapels and draped shoulders flatter the trim waist and perfectly proportioned s...

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1980s French Day Dresses

1990s Alaia Paris Jacket Skirt Wool Suit
1990s Alaia Paris Jacket Skirt Wool Suit

1990s Alaia Paris Jacket Skirt Wool Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Elegant jacket skirt suit by Alaia Paris Vintage from the 90's Black color 100% Wool Double line of button closure Made in France Worldwide express shipping included in the pri...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown 'Astrakhan' fur jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown 'Astrakhan' fur jacket

AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown 'Astrakhan' fur jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Deep chocolate brown 'Astrakhan' fur from Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Fits a US 2 or 4 (extremely narrow through the waist/rib cage). Fully lined. Button closure. Made ...

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Late 20th Century French Coats

ALAIA Vintage 80's Collectable Jeans Jacket / Skirt
ALAIA Vintage 80's Collectable Jeans Jacket / Skirt

ALAIA Vintage 80's Collectable Jeans Jacket / Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

80's Collectible ALAIA Denim Set In excellent condition Jacket French Size 40 / US Size 8 Skirt French Size 38 / US Size 6

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Late 20th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown open knit cropped jacket
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown open knit cropped jacket

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown open knit cropped jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Heathered brown open knit cropped jacket from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Labeled a size 'S'.

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

1980's Alaia Black Suede Jacket and Skirt Set
1980's Alaia Black Suede Jacket and Skirt Set

1980's Alaia Black Suede Jacket and Skirt Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This chic Alaia black suede set from the 1980's features a cropped jacket, and mini skirt.

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M
1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M

1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: Circa 1990's Size medium Featuring 100% cotton dark blue denim, mid length coat with gold tone hardware, front click in buttons closure, dial zip pockets. Made in Fr...

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1990s French Coats

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

The sharply tailored jacket features a notched lapel, angled flap pockets, and turned-up sleeve cuffs, all highlighted by exposed seams and contrasting topstitching that emphasize Al...

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit jacket with flared hem and matching skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit jacket with flared hem and matching skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit jacket with flared hem and matching skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black open knit wool jacket with shawl collar and flared hem paired with matching flared skirt from Azzedine Alaia.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia Silk Trench Coat 1986
Azzedine Alaia Silk Trench Coat 1986

Azzedine Alaia Silk Trench Coat 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

The most gorgeous AZZEDINE ALAÏA trench coat. The perfect jacket for a daily look that is also super luxury and high end.

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1980s Coats and Outerwear

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" waist, 17" length, 18" shoulder, 30" sleeve

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides
Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides

Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Perfect for casual outings or sophisticated gatherings, these slides can be effortlessly paired with designer pieces like a breezy Marc Jacobs sundress, a classic Chanel tweed jacket...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Black Vintage Alaia Jacket
Black Vintage Alaia Jacket

Black Vintage Alaia Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Vintage black faux ashtrakan jacket.

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1980s French Jackets

Multi-Color Vintage Alaia Jacket
Multi-Color Vintage Alaia Jacket

Multi-Color Vintage Alaia Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Vintage multicolor print patent cropped jacket.

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1980s French 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.