1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia
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
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
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runway and featured in
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress Size M Vintage Alaïa sheer
Azzedine Alaia black lace knit evening dress, ca. 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black lace knit evening dress with built in padded bra and spandex nude mini dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black lace dress with molded bra from Azzedine Alaia. Asymmetrically cut skirting creates
Azzedine Alaia black lace dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Size S. Made in Italy. Excellent condition.
very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with asymmetrical hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly rare lace dress from Azzedine Alaia daint to the 1990s. Black lace with salmon knit
Alaia Black Sheer Eyelet Lace Dress 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black eyelet lace dress
Alaïa Pierre Mantoux for Alaïa Black Lace with Slip Dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
for Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Polyester lace Dress Mini See
Alaïa Women's Pierre Mantoux for Alaïa Black Lace Layered Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Lace Short cap sleeves dress Mini length Round
Pierre Mantoux for Azzedine Alaïa Black Lace Layered Mini Dress Size L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Lace Short cap sleeves dress Mini length Round
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Black Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Black Evening Dress Gown
Alaia Leopard & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Azzedine Alaia cold shoulder black velvet inset dress with black leopard lace and large
Alaia Velvet and Leopard Lace Dress 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic stretch black velvet inset dress with black leopard lace and large velvet band at hem
Azzedine Alaia Black Ballerina Mini Dress W/Scalloped Hem and Lace Trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Azzedine Alaia black ballerina sheer stretch mini dress w/V-neck and scalloped, lace-trimmed hem
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black dress with open lace knit panels and adjustable neckline from Azzedine Alaia
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black long dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black long dress with open lace knit panels, flounced cuffs and adjustable neckline
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black long sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black long dress with open lace knit panels and adjustable neckline from Azzedine
Alaia Lace Slip Gown 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black lace spaghetti strap dress with built in pink slip dress and bias
Alaia Black Mesh Open Front Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black lace long sleeve dress featuring an open front, single button at neck
Azzedine Alaia purple velvet and leopard lace off-shoulder dress, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Important Azzedine Alaia purple stretch velvet off-shoulder evening dress ▪ Large chenille bands
Alaia Black Evening Gown With Lace Hem And Multi Straps 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a classic vintage Azzedine Alaia black evening gown
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Polyester Voile Lace Strapped Halter Backless Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Polyester Voile Lace Strapped Halter Backless Dress
ALAIA Vintage AW90 black lace nude lined illusion bodycon mini dress S UK4 UK8
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage AW90 black lace nude lined illusion bodycon mini dress S UK4 UK8 AZZEDINE ALAIA
Vintage Alaia Black Lace Bodycon Mini Dress with Sheer Lace Sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Alaia black lace body hugging mini dress with bronze-colored underlay and sheer lace sleeves. In
Azzedine Alaia long black lace knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Long black lace knit dress designed by Azzedine Alaia. The high neckline and beautiful seaming
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black lightweight wool knit dress with lace panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black lightweight wool dress with intricately woven lace panels from Azzedine Alaia
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace runway dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with bronze lining designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1990
Azzedine Alaia black viscose patterned lace evening dress, fw 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black patterned lace evening dress ▪ 85% Viscose, 10% Nylon, 5% Cotton ▪ Built-in
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace mini dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black lace dress with bustle designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the summer of 1992. Labeled a
Azzedine Alaia Black Floral Stretch Lace Mini Dress, fw 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Alaia Stretch Knit Lace Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall-Winter
AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare black lace dress with molded bra from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1993
1990's Alaia Fitted Black Lace Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Alaia dates to the 1990's and is made of transparent black stretch lace with a
Azzedine Alaïa Macramé Lace Maxi Dress Fr 38 Uk 10
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa macramé lace maxi dress. Black and nude. Sleeveless, crewneck. Zip fastening at back
Alaia Black Silk Blend Knit Low Cut Back Lace Ruffle Hem Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alaïa's black sleeveless silk blend dress radiates sexiness with the low cut back and with the
Azzedine Alaia black rayon leopard lace figure hugging dress, ca. 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, London
Azzedine Alaia; Black rayon figure hugging dress with leopard lace and large chenille hem Fall
ALAIA Fall 2016 Red and black flocked Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
ALAIA Fall 2016 Red and black flocked Lace Overlay cocktail dress. Stretch knit material with long
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaia Black Cut-Out Lace Up Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaia- this dress is slightly different than the runway version so we
ALAIA Fall 2016 Runway Red and black flocked Lace Overlay Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
ALAIA Fall 2016 Runway Red and black flocked Lace Overlay Gown. Stretch knit full length gown with
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Cutout Lace-Up Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture 2003 gown with lace up detail down the back. Deep v neck with cutout
Alaia Black Knit & Lace Paneled Off-Shoulder Mini Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alaia brings you this lovely rendition of a little black dress that is easy to style for a host of
Alaia Black Knit & Lace Paneled Off-Shoulder Mini Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alaia brings you this lovely rendition of a little black dress that is easy to style for a host of
Alaia Black Knit & Lace Paneled Sleeveless Flared Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alaia dress brings elegant details and a chic silhouette. With trims of lace, a midi hemline
Vintage 1987 Cher Witches of Eastwick Movie-Worn Alaia Lace Up Skirt & Crop Top
By Bob Mackie, Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hourglass high waisted skirt is constructed from wide bands of black fabric laced together with matching
Superbe Azzedine Alaia Lace Slip Cocktail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Azzedine Alaia black lace dress with built in beige-pink slip dress and shaped underlined waist
Alaia Black Maxi Dress With Lace Detail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia black sleeveless maxi dress with a flared fishtail hem. Features a lace design which tassels
Vintage Alaia Long Sleeve Fitted Lace Dress - Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport, RI
Incredibly intricate lace detail on this vintage Alaia stretch mini dress featuring a scoop
F/W 1990 Azzedine Alaia Runway Black Lace Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This ionic Alaia vintage dress is from the Fall / Winter 1990 runway collection. The dress is in a
Azzedine Alaia Denim Cut Out Dress with Corset Lace Details 1986 Reissue NEW
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Reissue 1986 Denim Cut Out Dress with Corset Lace Details. The 1986 Alaia collection
Alia Long Evening Black Lace Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
ALAIA (Made in France) Long evening asymmetrical dress made of black lace on a nude mini underdress
Rare Vintage Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin " Red Ribbon " Dress Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing AND Rare Vintage Oscar de la Renta gold sequin dress! Embroidered with a "Red Ribbon" on the right breast. Sleek long red sleeves, and a zipper down the bodice. Enc...
1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice with intricate draping at the ...
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes Composition: 87% linen 13% polyammide Italian size range 42 Dry clean only no lining inside
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress IT 40 Gucci silk dress featuring scoop neck, draped accent at sides, tonal stitching throughout trim, slit at hem and conc...
$930 / item
W 0.11 in L 16 in
Marquise Ruby Charm Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Ruby Charm Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in 18K Gold studded with marquise cut ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Ruby...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Celine Grey Wool Coat
By Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s grey wool Celine coat. Double breasted, with epaulets and cinched waist with a matching grey wool belt. Celine marked cream and grey plastic buttons. Excellent vintage conditio...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top Size S Gucci knit draped top featuring plunging neckline, draped accent at front and snap closures at back.
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
1960s Vintage Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage metallic brocade cocktail dress with a front button detail. Details: Fully Lined Front Button Snap Hook and Tie Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: Large...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
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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