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 dating to spring of 1993.
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 dating to spring of 1993.
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 that’s worked in horizontal bands, shifting in density as it moves down the body.
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 viscose knit.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Runway Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress Size M Vintage Alaïa sheer lace mini dress featuring collar with button closures at center front, black lace ove...
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.
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.
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, featuring eyelets in the shape of flowers, a tie at the back of the waist, and a layer of s...
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Black Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Lace Bustier Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Black Evening Dress Gown Size XS Alaïa sleeveless bodycon black maxi dress featuring lace bustier neckline, t...
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 velvet band at neckline and hem.
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. Zipper up the back. Featured on the runway and in numerous editorials. Collection 1991. ...
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 dating to 1993.
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 from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1993.
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 dating to 1993.
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 drape at the hip.
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 and cotton ribbed inserts at the wrists.
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 around the hem and neckline ▪ Skin-baring leopard-lace panels at the bust and slee...
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 featuring a lace fishtail hem, multistraps, low-cut neckline, Alaia's iconic bodycon fit...
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 FROM THE FALL WINTER 1990 RUNWAY BLACK LACE OVERLAY .
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.
Azzedine Alaia long black lace knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Long black lace knit dress designed by Azzedine Alaia.
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.
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
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 exactly as seen on the runway.
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 underwired padded bra ▪ Nude underdress ▪ Red string detail ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - US ...
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.
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 1990 ▪ Fashioned from black floral stretch knit lace ▪ Showcasing a wide ribbed knit...
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 taupe-colored slip attached at the center front and side seams.
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.
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 layered lace ruffle ballerina style appliques, this flirty dress reflects your feminine...
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-Winter 1991
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.
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 believe this was a top and skirt from the same collection that was made into a dress...
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 long sleeves, fitted body, and flounced hem. Includes original price tags with re...
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 events.
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 events.
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 detail. Satin panels on the back. Size label has been cutout for comfort. Size: FR...
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, and an inner skirt to match the lace, this flared dress is a winner with high-heel ...
Vintage 1987 Cher Witches of Eastwick Movie-Worn Alaia Lace Up Skirt & Crop Top
By Bob Mackie, Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking ensemble worn by Cher for her role in the 1987 Warner Brothers production of Witches of Eastwick. This famous film stars Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, alongside ...
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.
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 neckline and long sleeves. Bronze slip underneath. Size: S Condition: New with original...
F/W 1990 Azzedine Alaia Runway Black Lace Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
The dress is in a gorgeous black stretch lace and has a form fitted bodycon silhouette.
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 was considered one of his finest, and the house has reissued some of the best pie...
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 comprised of lace shoulder straps.
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT tortoise and gold link belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1970's Yves Saint Laurent link belt is composed of alternating rectangular and circular tortoise acetate elements, connected by polished gold-tone metal links. The tortoiseshell...
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...
$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...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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
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...
2000's ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA black silk spiral ruffle maxi dress
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in San Fransisco, CA
2000’s Alessandro Dell’Acqua black silk maxi dress with layered spiral ruffles throughout. Made of lightweight sheer silk, the dress is cut with thin straps and a soft shape that fal...
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 ...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for 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...
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Wales, PA
A quintessential piece of 1990s Dolce & Gabbana — this floor-length gown embodies the house’s signature sensuality from their most celebrated era. Constructed from stretch black Chan...
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983. A de...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
$744Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black bustier corset RUNWAY top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
For sale is this 1991 Azzedine Alaia runway bustier top is cut in a classic corset shape, designed to closely sculpt the body. Made in black stretch knit, it has a structured feel wi...
$976Sale Price|30% Off
Mugler Short-Sleeve Cutout Black Rainbow Colorblock Sheath Dress
By Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
MUGLER short-sleeve cutout black/rainbow colorblock sheath dress. As seen on DEMI LOVATO, MIRIAM SHOR (Diana Trout on Younger on TV Land) and ROBIN ROBERTS (Good Morning America on ...
$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...
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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