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 slit with concealed zipper ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Calf length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Win...
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 dating to the 2000'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).
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 button-up cardigan ▪ Maxi long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ High waisted wide-leg pan...
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%), polyamide (4%), and polyurethane (1%) embodies the designer's signature sculptural elegance.
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Made in a linen knit. Each item can be worn individually or as a coordinated ensemble.
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 jersey knit in black Virgin Wool, with a pleated, trimmed hem, square collar line and ...
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...
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...
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 collection.
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: Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Fall 1989 AZZEDINE ALAÏA Runway Black Velvet Knit Shawl Collar Open Front Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have an ultra-rare, documented jacket from that Alaïa collection whose twin walked the runway as look 56 styled with one of the designer's form-fitting knit dresses (please s...
$1,428Sale Price|40% Off
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.
$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/A00580 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Virgin Wool, Blend Color: Blac...
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 neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back.
$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/A00526 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Cream Pat...
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
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Black Cutout Collar Knit Bodycon Stretch Dress L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black knit Alaia stretch dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this full-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evangelista.
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: Alaia Paris Circa: 2010 Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Style: Fit and Flare Mini Dress ...
S/S 1989 Azzedine Alaïa Stretch Knit Black Cap Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress large
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage black Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this perfect form-fitting little black dress features a wide scoop neckline, off-the-...
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...
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 and was shown on the runway in many shapes and colors.
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
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 Diagonal Seaming
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 body-con fit, long sleeves & brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.
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 1987 collection.
Alaia Orange Gold Metallic Cable Sleeveless Sheath Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia orange gold metallic cable knit sleeveless sheath, flair hem dress.
Azzedine Alaia Bodycon Fitted Open Back Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Sexy Open Back Fitted Dress Size FR 38 Black Alaïa sleeveless knit mini dress with crew neck, cross-over straps at open back and concealed zip closure at side.
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa “Plissé Abeille” Hand-Pleated Dress Exceptionally rare black “Plissé Abeille” dress by Azzedine Alaïa, made in Alaia's signature sculpting knit with intricate ha...
ALAIA white & black viscose 2015 SCALE JACQUARD Shirt 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
A striking yet refined piece that showcases Alaïa’s signature mastery of knit and form. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2015 Fall/Winter Measurements Model 5H9UC04LM1...
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA runway jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Azzedine Alaia Spring 1984 runway black knit romper with detachable draped wrap skirt.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Red Bodysuit and Skirt 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodysuit and Skirt 2 PIECE SET Sz XS Alaïa scoop neck sleeveless bodysuit with scalloped hem and snap closures and Alaïa lightweight stretch knit knee-length ...
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 viscose (73%), polyamide (20%), polyester (5%), and elastane (2%)—please note the conte...
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
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1990 Vintage Runway Editorial Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Runway FW90 Editorial in Elle France as worn by Yasmeen Ghauri Pullover Size Large, but fits smaller Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear, no flaws Measu...
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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