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...
Sold|$1,850
Black Vintage Alaia Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black faux ashtrakan jacket.
Sold|$1,080
Multi-Color Vintage Alaia Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multicolor print patent cropped jacket.
Sold|$2,350
1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A similar piece is shown on Tina Turner in the Alaia book! If you are an Alaia collector you probably just fainted.
Sold|$1,595
Azzedine Alaïa Fringe Detail Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaïa Jacket Vintage Circa late 1980's or early 1990's Made in Italy Brown Mint green contrast stitching Double breasted Opalescent buttons on front of jacket Shawl ...
Azzedine Alaia Fall 1989 Vintage Black Lamb Suede Cropped Runway Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This Alaia vintage cropped black lamb velvety suede jacket was featured on the Fall 1989 Alaia runway in a range of colors.
Sold|$695
Alaia Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia leather jacket. Structural cut. Low cut collar, with snap closure at the waist.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Vintage Alaia Jacket in a Fr 40. Beautifully supple leather jacket with Alaia's extraordinary detail to collar and hem.
Sold|$1,100
Alaia Brown Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Brown leather jacket.
Sold|$1,600
Alaia Denim Biker Zip Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia denim biker jacket (new with tags) features an asymmetric zipper front closure with two functional zipper pockets.
Alaia Classic White Motorcycle Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Classic white Alaia motorcycle jacket in stretchy cotton. Features silver zip closure and adjustable buckle waist.
Sold|$1,900
Alaia Denim Jacket with Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a denim blazer by Alaia. It is made from a dark unwashed denim and features contrast stitching and 4 front pockets. Single breast closure in front with 4 buttons and includ...
Incredible Azzedine Alaia Green Python Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional Green python skin leather jacket from Azzedine Alaïa featuring front button fastenings, a v-neckline, notched lapels, a cropped fit, long sleeves and fully lined.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Grey Wool Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Incredibly chic Azzedine Alaia grey jacket in excellent condition. Three buttons are positioned asymmetrically with a fourth positioned to close the lapels, giving this jacket an ent...
Alaia Taupe Cotton Military Style Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Taupe cotton military style button up jacket.
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket Each panel is lined in a different color silk
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket Exquisite, the details are amazing.
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.
Alaia 1980's Python Patent Leather Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia 1980's Python Embossed Patent Leather Jacket with Corset Lace Back sz 38 BUST: 40" WAIST: 26" (there are elastic inserts on each side) LENGTH: 20"
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black Wool Jacket - US 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Vintage Alaia Double Breasted Jacket with Notched Lapel.
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1992 Black Chenille Cape Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1992 - seen on the runway in pink Black chenille knitted zip up jacket with 'cape' back Zip up front Open back, covered with cape Very soft plush stretch fabric...
Alaia Dark Brown Leather Jacket Bicolour Lining 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, DE
Azzedine Alaia dark brown leather jacket from 1980's. Lace detail hem and collar, front zip closure.
Sold|$1,800
F/W 1990s Alaia Biker Jacket Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing, classic and iconic Azzedine Alaia straight off the runway of Fall- Winter 1990!
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully seamed jet black leather coat from Azzedine Alaia dating to winter of 1985/1986. Very flattering fit. Bottom flares at waist and hemline dips in the front. Very interesti...
Sold|$1,010
Alaia White Jacket with Side Buckles
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia white jacket with side buckles and double row of white buttons.
Alaia Monochrome Embroidered Cotton Belted Button Front Jacket L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chic, charming, and comfortable, this stunning jacket from the House of Alaia radiates nothing but elegance and finesse!
Alaia Monochrome Embroidered Cotton Belted Button Front Jacket L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chic, charming, and comfortable, this stunning jacket from the House of Alaia radiates nothing but elegance and finesse!
1991 Museum Held Alaia Exotic Python Skin Biker Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an amazing and very rare, very limited production Azzedine Alaia custom made "couture" level python skin biker jacket.
Sold|$6,800
Alaia White Python Bolero Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolero style white python drawstring waist jacket. Size : 8 US Sizing
Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Wool Blend Jacket Fr 42 Uk 14
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa cropped wool blend jacket. Navy and lilac.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red jacket Blazer 1980's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular fire red Azzedine Alaia Vintage jacket Blazer. Fitted at the waist.. 100% wool.
Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brindisi, Bt
The Azzedine Alaia leather jacket is an iconic piece from the vintage 1980s.
Sold|$1,525
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat. 100% wool. Fitted waist line.
1990 Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Wide Portrait-Collar Peplum Fringe Cropped Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Azzedine Alaia jet-black wool jacket dating back to his 1990 collection.
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.
1990's Alaia Black Snakeskin-Embossed Leather Corset Motorcycle Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The jacket is a seductive cropped design with a tie-up corset backside.
Sold|$995
Alaia Black Leather Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
The gorgeous high-quality materials combined with Alaia workmanship makes this piece the ultimate leather jacket.
AUTH 80s ALAÏA OFF-WHITE WOOL TUXEDO JACKET Spring Summer 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Sexy androgynous look for this ALAÏA off-white tuxedo jacket. Spring/Summer 1988 collection Alaia book published by Steidl p. 50
Sold|$2,000
Vintage Alaia Belted Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black patent belted jacket.
Alaia Pink Patterned Knit Cropped Shrug M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look uber-chic and elegant wearing this Alaia cropped shrug. The versatile piece has been crafted from patterned knit fabric into a feminine, flattering shape. Accessorize with a sho...
Sold|$650
Azzedine Alaia Wool Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Black wool blazer with fringe
Sold|$550
Alaia Boiled Wool Fitted Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely little blazer from Alaia is made out of black boiled wool. Notch lapel. Single-breasted. Three button closure. Flap hip pockets. Center back vent can be left open or butt...
1990's Azzedine Alaia Sheer Black Slinky Baggy Knit Sweater Coat M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Azzedine Alaia - open front (no closure) Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws FABRIC: Viscose & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy...
1980s Azzedine Alaia Fitted Deep Coral Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980’s Azzedine Alaia deep coral colored fitted blazer - a classic, structured silk blazer. Additional information: Best fits size US 6 - 8. Pit to Pit: 18" Inches Waist: 15.1" Inch...
Alaia Grey Double Breasted Blazer circa 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a grey blazer by Azzedine Alaia c. 1980s. It features invisible zippered hip pockets at the sides, double breasted closure with grey metal buttons, and it is silk lined. Ano...
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s shawl collar black lamb bolero
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Shawl collar black lamb bolero, special short and large cut with a perfect leather, feminine style. Alaïa is the famous french fashion designer, who "loves the woman's body". One exh...
Azzedine Alaia Simple Black Bolero With Tags Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black cotton cocoon sleeved bolero from Azzedine Alaia, new with tags Two hidden single button closures under lapels. Measurements: Armpit to armpit 14" At its longest ...
Sold|$795
Vintage Alaia Blazer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gray wool-blend blazer.
Alaia Red Patterned Lurex Knit Open Front Cropped Shrug M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look uber-chic and elegant wearing this Alaia cropped shrug. The red piece has been crafted from patterned lurex knit fabric into a feminine yet structured shape. Accessorize with a ...
Alaia Pink Patterned Knit Cropped Shrug M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look uber-chic and elegant wearing this Alaia cropped shrug. The versatile piece has been crafted from patterned knit fabric into a feminine, flattering shape. Accessorize with a sho...
Sold|$500
1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
A fantastic, sexy curve enhancing suit from Azzedine Alaia in an almost canvas like cotton fabric. The thickness of the fabric allows the jacket to hold shape and give it extra struc...
Sold|$1,199
Alaia Green Shearling Motorcycle Crop Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia dark green shearling motorcycle crop jacket.
90s Alaia Oversized Nude Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atypical example from the king of body con fashion. Nude, butter soft leather jacket with single snap closure at neck. Oversized, open front - fully lined with patch pockets at hip....
Alaia Green Jacket With Matching Pants & Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Alaia Green Jacket With Matching Pants & Skirt. This look is sophisticated and versatile, while still embracing Azzedine Alaia's impeccable attention to form & silh...
Azzedine Alaia leather shearling jacket sz L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia leather shearling jacket The details are really wonderful, it is like it was woven together at the seams, please see details shot's There is no size listing, but I w...
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket. Razor cut in super soft lambskin, the details are pure Alaia.
Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia 80% Wool and 20% Cashmere bolero Jacket with Leather Braids details.Swing style Concealed front buttons closure. color: Grey Size: 42 Bust: 38" Length 16" sleeves 22"
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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