ALAIA black viscose LACE TRIM KNIT Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit dress in black viscose (87%), polyamide (8%) and polyester (5
ALAIA black viscose LACE TRIM KNIT Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit dress in black viscose (87%), polyamide (8%) and polyester (5
Black rayon jacquard skirt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon jacquard skirt. Knit composition: 94% rayon, 6% polyester. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Red jacquard rayon skirt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jacquard skirt with lays. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 34 (Fr
Red jacquard sleeveless dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jacquard sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 80% rayon, 12% polyester, 6% nylon, 2% elastane
Jacquard knit velvet leopard jacquard flare skirt AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard knit velvet leopard jacquard flare skirt. Knit composition: 40% viscose, 35% nylon, 23
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
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
Beige sweater and skirt jacquard ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige sweater and skirt jacquard. Knit composition: 71% wool, 25% polyester, 3% nylon, 1% elastane
Black rayon knit jacquard skirt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon knit jacquard skirt with "heart" pattern . SIZE M
Arlequin jacquard pleated knit skirt AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Arlequin jacquard pleated knit skirt . Boned in the waist with waist-band lining and gros-grain
Greyish/beige sleeveless jacquard mini dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish/beige sleeveless jacquard mini dress. Knit composition: 78% rayon, 15% polyester, 5% cotton
Black knit with white stripes jacquard ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit with white stripes jacquard. No fabric tag but it's probably rayon mixed with elastane
Grey and black jacquard sleeveless dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey and black jacquard sleeveless dress. Knit composition: 70% rayon, 14% polyester, 14% nylon, 2
Black and white knit jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white knit jacquard dress. Knit composition: 40% wool, 35% rayon, 20% nylon, 5% polyester
Black and red jersey jacquard cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and red jersey jacquard cocktail dress. The fabric composition tag has been cut but it's
Pale blue-grey sleeveless jacquard cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue-grey sleeveless jacquard cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% nylon ( stiff
Black sleeveless jacquard dress with sheer lining ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jacquard dress with sheer lining. Main fabric composition: 50% rayon, 40% silk, 10
Red and white jacquard knit dress Alaïa Paris
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and white jacquard knit dress with opening ( see-through) Zip on the side. Fabric composition
Sleeveless jacquard knit dress with metal studs AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless jacquard knit dress with metal studs. Lining 100% rayon. Zip in the middle back Size 40
Black jacquard knit dress with short sleeves AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jacquard knit dress with short sleeves. Tiny touch of blue. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 42
ALAIA black cotton blend SCALLOPED JACQUARD KNIT Dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa scalloped jacquard bodycon dress in black cotton (80%), polyamide (15%) and
Sleeveless black and sheer boiled knit jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless black and sheer boiled knit jacquard dress. Fabric composition: 38% wool, 22% rayon, 18
Alaïa Red Jacquard Knit Dress – Spring/Summer 2017 IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined and collectible Alaïa dress from the Spring/Summer 2017 collection, crafted in Italy
Sleeveless dress in stretch beige rayon jacquard Azzedine Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless dress in stretch beige rayon jacquard
ALAIA white & black viscose PYTHON-JACQUARD KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa python-jacquard knit dress in black and white viscose (70%), polyamide (15
Dark brown jacquard sleeveless and see-through cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Dark brown jacquard sleeveless see-through cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 45% cupro, 35% rayon
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
Black rayon and burgundy velvety jacquard knit short sleeve dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and velvety burgundy jacquard short sleeve dress. Fabric composition: 65% rayon, 27% nylon, 6
ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa gown in black moiré-jacquard knit viscose (63%), polyester (32
ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00105
ALAIA black wool blend SCOOP NECK SLEEVELESS FLARED Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa flared long-sleeve jacquard wool (missing tag) dress with a square neckline
HERMES black white brown 2022 LEOPARD JACQUARD KNIT Jumpsuit S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa catsuit in black, cream, and brown lightweight leopard jacquard knit
Beige and white pleated skirt in rayon jersey with cut-work Jacquard ALAIA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and white pleated skirt in rayon jersey with cut-work Jacquard. Fabric composition: 94
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6 Black stretch-wool
ALAIA black wool blend JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa jacquard knit flared short-sleeve dress in black wool (40%), viscose (37%), polyester (14
ALAIA midnight blue wool blend JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia jacquard-knit flared dress in midnight blue virgin wool (50%), viscose (25%), nylon (20%) and
ALAIA black & red ROSE DOT JACQUARD KNIT MINI Skirt 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia jacquard knitted high waisted mini skirt in black, red and white viscose (78
ALAIA black & red ROSE DOT JACQUARD KNIT Bodysuit Shirt 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia jacquard stretch body in black, red and white viscose (78%), polyester (13
ALAIA nude & white viscose DOT JACQUARD KNIT FLARED Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit mini skater dress in nude and white viscose (70%), polyamide (20
ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Black and white Alaia jacquard knit fit and flare dress with long sleeves, scallop trim at square
Black Origami jacquard sleeveless cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jacquard Origami cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 20% polyester, 80% rayon
ALAIA white cotton FLARED JACQUARD Sleeveless Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared jacquard dress in white cotton (47%), nylon (32%), viscose
Alaïa Red Wool Floral Jacquard Knit Dress Size L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Alaïa designer
ALAIA midnight & navy blue wool JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa flared jacquard knit sleeve-less scoop-neck dress in midnight blue and navy wool (43
ALAIA midnight blue wool blend JACQUARD KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared knit dress in midnight blue wool (43%), viscose (30%), polyester (15%), nylon (9
ALAIA taupe viscose SLEEVELESS ZIGZAG JACQUARD KNIT Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in taupe viscose (90%) and polyester (10%). Opens with
ALAIA black viscose & wool HEART JACQUARD KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia long sleeve flared knit dress in black viscose (40%), wool (30%), nylon (28
ALAIA white & baby blue viscose CIRCLES JACQUARD KNIT Skirt 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia circles jacquard knit skirt in baby blue, gold, and white viscose (77%), nylon (12
ALAIA black beige viscose 2016 GEOMETRIC JACQUARD FLARED Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia geometric jacquard jersey dress in black and beige viscose (45%), wool (25
ALAIA pale pink viscose Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in pale lilac viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and polyamide (10
ALAIA white cotton Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Maxi Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa sleeveless fit-to-flare knit dress in white and off-white cotton (40%), viscose (35%), nylon
ALAIA navy blue wool blend JACQUARD KNIT FLARED Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in navy blue knitted wool (80%), cotton (5%) and
ALAIA red white floral jacquard viscose blend long sleeve cropped sweater XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red white floral jacquard viscose blend long sleeve cropped sweater XS Brand: Alaia Designer
new ALAIA orange geometric jacquard ribbed knit V-neck bodysuit top FR38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA orange geometric jacquard ribbed knit V-neck bodysuit top FR38 S Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend cut out jacquard fit flared mini FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend cut out jacquard fit flared mini FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A01082 Brand
ALAIA black cotton textured jacquard wrap tie belt buckle crop top FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black cotton textured jacquard wrap tie belt buckle crop top FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02396
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend cut out jacquard fit flared mini FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey virgin wool blend cut out jacquard fit flared mini FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A01082 Brand
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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