AZZEDINE ALAIA Rare Vintage F/W 1991 Cognac Brown Knit Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
bodysuit is crafted from a rich cognac brown jersey knit that hugs the body in true Alaïa fashion
AZZEDINE ALAIA Rare Vintage F/W 1991 Cognac Brown Knit Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
bodysuit is crafted from a rich cognac brown jersey knit that hugs the body in true Alaïa fashion
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
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Claret Red Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
AZZEDINE ALAIA Claret Red Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA FW 91 Iconic Knitted Body with Anatomical a Jour Embroidery
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1991 rare and iconic knitted body with anatomical a jour embroidery by Azzedine Alaïa
ALAIA black & gold wool 2019 NAZARE CHEVRON KNIT MIDI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa Nazare knit dress in black wool (46%), viscose (24%), nylon (20%), metal
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 Alaia charcoal acetate knit figure-hugging floor-length dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia floor-length dress ▪ Charcoal acetate knit ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Long sleeves ▪
$1,182
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10 & 12
Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Dress Circa 2010
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful Classic Azzedine Alaïa Silhouette dress, circa 2010. Featuring a structured, ribbed
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
from a substantial wool knit, the piece highlights Alaïa’s brilliance of structure and proportion. It
Azzedine Alaia black knitted bodycon dress with red ribbon graphic, fw 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black rayon knitted bodycon dress ▪ Red ribbon and bow graphic ▪ Centre back leg
ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa mock-neck sweater in dark grey rib-knit wool (with 8% cashmere). Features an
2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black mini skirt with ruffled, open-work pointelle knit tiers and hidden shorts from Azzedine Alaia
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
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set ▪ Cropped vest top ▪ Cropped long sleeve
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Azzedine Alaïa. The set comprises three pieces: a bodysuit, a skirt, and a cardigan, all originating from
Alaïa Blue Sculpted Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress with Matching Cropped Cardigan IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant and timeless Alaïa two-piece ensemble showcasing the house’s legendary mastery of
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Open Knit Bodycon Green Dress Size: S Alaïa
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Black Cutout Collar Knit Bodycon Stretch Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black knit Alaia stretch dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this
F/W 1993 Azzedine Alaïa Black Eyelet Fringe Knit Bodycon Full-Length Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black knit maxi dress designed by Azzedine Alaia from the Fall/Winter 1993
Azzedine Alaia Blue Lace Rib Knit Embellished Mini Dress and Cardigan, SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Azzedine Alaia Rare Fall 1992 Brown & Green Argyle Knit Body Con Dress Medium
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia rare Fall 1992 brown & green argyle knit body con dress marked size medium. Silky
Fall 1989 AZZEDINE ALAÏA Runway Black Velvet Knit Shawl Collar Open Front Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
The eighties belonged to Alaïa,” blared The Independent in 1994, 14 years after the Paris-based
$528Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA navy black virgin wool silk blend high waist flared knitted skirt IT36 XXS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA navy black virgin wool silk blend high waist flared knitted skirt IT36 XXS Reference: SNKO
$1,428Sale Price|40% Off
Size: L
90s Alaia Black and Navy Stripe Wool Open Knit Fringe Hem Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia black and navy stripe wool open knit fringe hem dress. Featuring an invisible
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit figure hugging evening dress, A/W 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Metal zip closure at the back - Figure hugging fit - Turtle neck Autumn-Winter 1986
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Blue & Black Rayon Blend Knit High-Waisted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Blue & Black Rayon Blend Knit High-Waisted Skirt
2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA Lilac Wool Blend V Neck A Line Dress Knit Ruffle Trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Tagged Size Medium 2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA Lilac Wool Blend V Neck A Line Dress Knit Ruffle Trim
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Navy Blue Pleated Knit Sleeveless Fit & Flare Skater Dress 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALAIA Paris c.2010 Navy Blue Pleated Knit Sleeveless Fit & Flare Skater Dress Brand / Manufacturer
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Stretch Knit Black Cap Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage black Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection
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
Azzedine Alaia SS 1990 Vintage Navy Blue Rayon Knit Body Con Pleated Hem Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful vintage dress by Azzedine Alaia, from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection documented here
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With Di
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia taged size S 1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it features a scoop neckline
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim
1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This is a super sassy and figure hugging Alaia long sleeve blended knit bodysuit from the renowned
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Sexy Open Back Fitted Dress Size FR 38 Black Alaïa sleeveless knit mini dress with
ALAIA white & black viscose 2015 SCALE JACQUARD Shirt 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
showcases Alaïa’s signature mastery of knit and form. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2015
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
” dress by Azzedine Alaïa, made in Alaia's signature sculpting knit with intricate hand-pleated detailing
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
with scalloped hem and snap closures and Alaïa lightweight stretch knit knee-length pencil skirt with
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
1980S ALAIA Black Viscose & Nylon Knit Romper Wrap Skirt Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1980S ALAIA Black Viscose & Nylon Knit Romper Wrap Skirt Ensemble
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Wool Knit Backless Long Sleeve Bodysuit
Located in New York, NY
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Wool Knit Backless Long Sleeve Bodysuit
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Ochre Rayon Blend Knit Body-Con Micro Mini Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Yellow Ochre Rayon Blend Knit Body-Con Micro Mini Skirt
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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