Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description This vintage Azzedine Alaïa knitted dress from 1989 is a masterpiece of sculptural design.
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description This vintage Azzedine Alaïa knitted dress from 1989 is a masterpiece of sculptural design.
Alaia long red knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CANNES, FR
Alaia Long sleeveless red knit dress. Size 40.
$1,095
Alaia Wool Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia, black wool knit dress , having a scooped V neckline, fitted waist and a full flared skirt.
ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Genève, CH
Alaïa knitted mini dress with sheer raised edge skirt -Back closing with a hidden set zipper -Long sleeves -Nude knitted lining -Made in Italy -100% Viscose -Estimated size: 34 FR t...
Black wool knit dress Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool knit dress. There is no tag fabric composition but the waist and the end of the sleeves could be in rayon knit. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
$1,345
Alaia Red Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This red knitted mini dress is from the renowned 1991 collection and completely emblematic of Azzadine Alaia's sleek and heavily seamed bodycon styles.
$1,300
Alaia Knit Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose knit black dress is designed to flatteringly follow the silhouette.
Azzedine Alaia black knit "Muguet" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black knit 'Muguet' dress by Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 38 however this best fits a French 36.
Alaia White Laser Cut Pleated Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia white laser-cut fancy knit dress featuring a scoop neck, fitted torso, tank sleeves, pleated circle skirt with laser...
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. Pocket on both side with zip closure. SIZE 40/ L ( can be wear oversize)
Black wool knit mini -dress with zip ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool knit mini-dress with zip. SIZE ON TAG : M but fit more likely S
Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant example of Azzedine Alaïa’s mastery of knitwear architecture, this black fit-and-flare dress is crafted in Italy from signature textured stretch knit.
Beige and black knit jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and black knit jacquard dress. Knit composition: 45% rayon, 25% wool, 20% nylon, 6% polyester, 4% stretch. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 on tag but fit 34 / XS
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 using the house’s iconic stretch knit.
NEW AZZEDINE ALAIA zig zag cranberry chenille knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cranberry, chenille knit dress with woven zig- zag pattern from Azzedine Alaia.
Alaïa Spring/Summer 2019 White Ribbed Knit Fit & Flare Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined and sculptural creation from Azzedine Alaïa, this elegant white ribbed knit dress from the Spring/Summer 2019 collection exemplifies the house’s celebrated mastery of body-...
Alaïa Paris Sculptural Geometric Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress, IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and collectible example of Alaïa Paris knit craftsmanship, this sculptural fit-and-flare dress is crafted in Italy from a stretch viscose blend with intricate black and in...
Navy blue rayon knit dress with wide sleeves ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue rayon knit dress with wide sleeves. Knit composition: 68% rayon, 8% nylon, 22% silk, 2% elastane. The knitting is different and more see-through from the under bust until t...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An iconic 90's vintage designer dress by Azzedine Alaïa - a work of art by the sadly departed couturier and ‘King of Cling’.
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%).
Alaïa Sculptural Black Ribbed Knit Dress with Textured Ruffle Skirt FR 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional Alaïa Paris knit dress exemplifying the house’s renowned sculptural craftsmanship.
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Bordeaux knit dress with intricate plisse woven pleats from Azzedine Alaia.
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Alaia Black Knit Long Sleeve Dress - L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Azzedine Alaia dress is a staple for fall and winter. The dress has a classic shape and features a v-neck, flare skirt, and knit detail on the bottom.
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: 83% rayon, 17% polyester. Size 42 (It) 38 (Fr) 6/8 US
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Dark Green Alaia Sleeveless Knit Dress Size FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Dark green sleeveless knit midi dress by Alaia. Square neckline. 32" bust, 26" waist, 40.5" length, 16" shoulder width.
Alaia Black Wool Fancy Knit Armor Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an original vintage Alaia black wool mini dress featuring a high neck, armor-like detailing, 3-D knit patterns, structured shoulders, sleeve...
Alaïa Blue Sculpted Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress with Matching Cropped Cardigan IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Details: • Designer: Alaïa Paris • Era: Late 2010s (circa 2018–2020) • Made in Italy • Two-piece matching set (dress + cardigan) • Sculpted stretch knit construction • Sleevele...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless knit dress with sheer hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit wool dress with semi sheer crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's.
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Dress Size S Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featuring tonal b...
ALAIA black viscose SLEEVELESS JERSEY KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless knit dress in black viscose (100%).
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% angora, 18% nylon, 4% polyester. Invisible zip on the left side. See-through on s...
$952Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black & navy blue wool COLORBLOCK KNIT Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia color-block fleece wool knitted dress in black and navy blue virgin wool (100%) with a boat neck, mid-weight rib, long sleeves, comfy top with a fitted bottom.
Black knit dress see-through on some part ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit dress see-through on some part. Black knit composition: 75% wool, 10% cotton, 10% polyester, 5% nylon. Pink silk lining inside the skirt. (see-through on the shoulders, br...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA blue crocheted knit dress with flounced sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress S Alaïa long sleeve mustard yellow dress with rib knit collar and trim.
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless knit dress with sheer hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit wool dress with semi sheer crochet detail designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
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 polyester (5%). Opens with a concealed zipper on the side. Unlined.Has been worn and ...
ALAIA black viscose POINTELLE SLEEVELESS KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in black viscose (85%), polyester (10%) and polyamide (5%). Features square neckline and scalloped hem. Opens with a zipper on the back. ...
Alaïa Black Textured Raffia Fringe Knit Dress Size 38 IT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
A signature Alaïa silhouette reimagined with tactile artistry, this sleeveless A-line mini dress is crafted in a sculptural textured knit with dramatic, layered fringe that moves bea...
ALAÏA White Crochet elegant Scarf detail Sheer Knit maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheffield, GB
ALAÏA White Crochet elegant Scarf detail Sheer maxi dress This Elegant Alaïa maxi dress features a scarf with thick fringed tip detail that drapes around the neck and down the back o...
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1990 Ribbed Knit Green Dress – Scoop Neck & Ruffled Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ribbed knit green dress in Size L is a rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1990 collection, a season defined by its tension between structured authority and seductive...
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% polyester,27% nylon, 2% elastane. Zip closure on the middle back SIZE 40 (It) M
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 90'S long sleeve mid length knitted dress with ribs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
90'S long sleeve mid length knitted dress with horizontal ribs detail by Azzedine Alaïa Brass zip at back The composition is 100% wool
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, 1985 A rare black long sleeve gown from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1985 collection, made in his signature stretch knit.
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%) and polyester (6%).
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality.
ALAIA black viscose SLEEVELESS SHEER STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa flared knit dress in black viscose (73%), polyester (17%), silk (6%) and cotton (4%).
ALAIA grey & black wool CAP SLEEVE LATTICE KNIT Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa lattice knit dress in black and grey wool blend (missing tag).
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Runway Knit Olive Green Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1986 Runway Knit Dress M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: 100% Wool Color: Olive Green Size: M Made in France F...
2008 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace knit RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This spectauclar 2008 black runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaia is made from an open lace knit that’s worked in horizontal bands, shifting in density as it moves down the body.
ALAIA black wool blend SLEEVELESS PLEATED KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless pleated knit dress in black wool (42%), viscose (40%), polyamide (10%), polyester (6%) and elastane (2%).
2013 Alaia Peachy Pink Knit Sculptural Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This striking Spring 2013 Alaïa skater dress exemplifies the sculptural mastery and technical innovation that define the house.
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alaia Paris Circa: 2010 Designer: Azzedine Alaia Style: Fit & Flare Color(s): Blac...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
ALAIA black viscose blend STRIPE EMBELLISHED KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa stripe embellished bodycon dress in black viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and polyamide (5%). Opens with a concealed zipper at the back. Unlined. Has been worn an...
ALAIA black viscose PERFORATED HEM SLEEVELESS KNIT Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in black viscose (82%), polyester (10%) and polyamide (6%). Features square neckline and perforated hem. Opens with a zipper on the back....
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress Size: S Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featurin...
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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