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AZZEDINE ALAIA Rare Vintage F/W 1991 Cognac Brown Knit Bodysuit Top
AZZEDINE ALAIA Rare Vintage F/W 1991 Cognac Brown Knit Bodysuit Top

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

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1990s Italian Clothing

Black rayon and burgundy velvety jacquard knit short sleeve dress ALAIA
Black rayon and burgundy velvety jacquard knit short sleeve dress ALAIA

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

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Dress Circa 2010
Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool Ribbed Knit Pleated Hem Fit & Flare Dress Circa 2010

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

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S
ALAIA dark gray wool & cashmere 2022 RIB-KNIT PEPLUM Sweater 38 S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts
2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ruffled Skirts

ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S
ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992

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

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

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

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

90s Alaia Black and Navy Stripe Wool Open Knit Fringe Hem Bodycon Dress
90s Alaia Black and Navy Stripe Wool Open Knit Fringe Hem Bodycon Dress

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

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1990s French Day Dresses

ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress

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

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

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

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit
1987 Alaia Runway Documented Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit

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

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1980s French Loungewear

Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA white & black viscose 2015 SCALE JACQUARD Shirt 36 XS
ALAIA white & black viscose 2015 SCALE JACQUARD Shirt 36 XS

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress

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

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set

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

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

HERMES black white brown 2022 LEOPARD JACQUARD KNIT Jumpsuit S
HERMES black white brown 2022 LEOPARD JACQUARD KNIT Jumpsuit S

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Jumpsuits

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Alaia Knit For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia knit you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a alaia knit may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Alaia Knit?

On average, a alaia knit on 1stDibs sells for $1,250, while they’re typically $142 on the low end and $38,680 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.