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Alaia Leggings

Alaïa leggings
Alaïa leggings

Alaïa leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black stretch leggings. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good

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2010s Italian Pants

Alaïa leggings
Alaïa leggings

Alaïa leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black stretch legging. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition

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2010s Pants

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the

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1990s Italian Pants

Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings
Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings

Alaia Denim Blue Vintage Wash Knit Bra Top And Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an Alaia denim blue knit top and leggings ensemble

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21st Century and Contemporary Twin Sets

Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993
Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993

Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia ▪ Cream perforated boiled wool with blue and coral stripes ▪ Fringed trim ▪

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1990s Italian Pants

Alaia Green Knit Body Suit, Stirrup Leggings & Matching Leather Belt
Alaia Green Knit Body Suit, Stirrup Leggings & Matching Leather Belt

Alaia Green Knit Body Suit, Stirrup Leggings & Matching Leather Belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Early 1990's Alaia green stretch wool and rayon blend body suit, stirrup legging and belt ensemble

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Vintage Alaia Olive Wool Leggings XS
Vintage Alaia Olive Wool Leggings XS

Vintage Alaia Olive Wool Leggings XS

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a vintage pair of Alaia olive wool leggings with fold over waist Size XS Made in Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Riding Pants

Azzedine Alaia Leggings Mini  Panther Leopard Print
Azzedine Alaia Leggings Mini  Panther Leopard Print

Azzedine Alaia Leggings Mini Panther Leopard Print

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

AZZEDINE ALAIA LEGGINGS PANTHER LEOPARD PRINT. Size 38 Fr.They run small. Made in italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Leggings
Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Leggings

Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaïa leggings Black thick knit cotton blend Stretchy scalloped trim at the waist and hem Pull-on

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Late 20th Century Italian Pants

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Runway Textured Leggings
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Runway Textured Leggings

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Runway Textured Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Azzedine Alaïa vintage Fall Winter 1991 black textured leggings Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine

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1990s French Pants

Alaia Bodysuit and Leggings Set
Alaia Bodysuit and Leggings Set

Alaia Bodysuit and Leggings Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia black knit high waisted leggings set shown with its matching black long sleeve bodysuit. So

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Azzedine Alaia Black Crochet Leggings
Azzedine Alaia Black Crochet Leggings

Azzedine Alaia Black Crochet Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Azzedine Alaia black knit leggings

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1990s French Pants

Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Stirrup Leggings
Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Stirrup Leggings

Alaïa Black Stretchy Knit Stirrup Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaïa stirrup leggings Black thick knit wool blend Stretchy waistband Pull-on style

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Late 20th Century Italian Pants

Alaia Black Stretch Leggings W/Scallop Trim
Alaia Black Stretch Leggings W/Scallop Trim

Alaia Black Stretch Leggings W/Scallop Trim

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Alaia black stretch leggings with scallop trim. In excellent condition. Size EU Medium

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1990s French Pants

ALAIA Size S Black Wool Blend Leggings
ALAIA Size S Black Wool Blend Leggings

ALAIA Size S Black Wool Blend Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

ALAIA solid black wool bend leggings feature an elastic waistband and generous stretch throughout

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991

Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Boca Raton, FL

. Made from one of his signature high-stretch knits, these leggings are from Alaia’s iconic Fall/Winter

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1990s French Pants

ALAIA black viscose CROCHET TRIM Leggings Pants 38 S
ALAIA black viscose CROCHET TRIM Leggings Pants 38 S

ALAIA black viscose CROCHET TRIM Leggings Pants 38 S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Alaia velvet leggings in black viscose (40%), nylon (32%), wool (20%), cotton (4

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Early 2000s Pants

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1991 Leopard wool knitted body and leggings set
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1991 Leopard wool knitted body and leggings set

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1991 Leopard wool knitted body and leggings set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, IT

- Azzedine Alaïa archival iconic leopard wool two-piece set - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alaia
Alaia

Alaia

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Size: xs

Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia slinky blue cropped leggings and button up dress ensemble. Dress Measurement(s): 34" B

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1990's Azzedine Alaia Green Mock Turtleneck & Legging Set
1990's Azzedine Alaia Green Mock Turtleneck & Legging Set

1990's Azzedine Alaia Green Mock Turtleneck & Legging Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Green Alaia oversized turtleneck and leggings set from the 1990's. Rayon and polyester turtleneck

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loungewear

Alaia Leopard Leggings 1991-92
Alaia Leopard Leggings 1991-92

Alaia Leopard Leggings 1991-92

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia leopard leggings circa Autumn / Winter 1991-92. Please inquire for

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1990s French Pants

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings
Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings.New without tag.Size 42 Fr or M/L US.Fabric contents:83

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bermuda Shorts

Alaia Blue Bodysuit and Leggings Ensemble
Alaia Blue Bodysuit and Leggings Ensemble

Alaia Blue Bodysuit and Leggings Ensemble

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia blue rayon knit bodysuit and leggings ensemble. Ties at neckline, cuffs and

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1990s French Jumpsuits

Alaia knitted sweater dress, leggings and gloves ensemble
Alaia knitted sweater dress, leggings and gloves ensemble

Alaia knitted sweater dress, leggings and gloves ensemble

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia three piece ensemble. Oversized sweater dress with high turtle neck and two zip fastenings

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2010s French Trouser Pant Suits

Alaia Knit Bodysuit & Leggings Set, Spring-Summer 1986
Alaia Knit Bodysuit & Leggings Set, Spring-Summer 1986

Alaia Knit Bodysuit & Leggings Set, Spring-Summer 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage Azzedine Alaia knit bodysuit and high waisted leggings size S set. Made in Italy. N.B

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992
Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992

Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992

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Size: XS (US 2-4) but runs a bit big

Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Made from one of his signature stretch knits, these Alaia’s iconic Spring-Summer 1992 collection

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1990s Italian Pants

Alaia Leggings
Alaia Leggings

Alaia Leggings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black stretch Alaia leggings. Very fine knit. 1 1/4" Ribbed waistband encases elastic. Unlined. No

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20th Century Italian Leotards

1990s Alaïa Striped Leggings
1990s Alaïa Striped Leggings

1990s Alaïa Striped Leggings

Located in Westmount, Quebec

1990s Alaïa leggings. Made in: Italy Size: Small Material: 85% Cotton / 11% Nylon / 4% Spandex

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1990s Italian Pants

Alaia Iconic Butterfly leggings
Alaia Iconic Butterfly leggings

Alaia Iconic Butterfly leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia knit leggings with colorful allover butterfly design on black background. Tapered leg

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1980s French Pants

Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings
Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings

Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

the photos to view. The top is tagged a vintage Alaia medium and the leggings a small Top

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8
Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8

Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa cropped stretch knit leggings. Black. Pull on. 66% Viscose, 16% polyamide, 14

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8
Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8

Azzedine Alaïa Cropped Stretch Knit Leggings Fr 36 Uk 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa cropped stretch knit leggings. Black. Pull on. 66% Viscose, 16% polyamide, 14

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

1990s Alaïa Plaid Leggings
1990s Alaïa Plaid Leggings

1990s Alaïa Plaid Leggings

Located in Westmount, Quebec

Designer: Alaïa Type: Leggings Material: Cotton/Nylon/Spandex Size: X-Small Design: Plaid Made

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1990s Italian Pants

Alaia Knit Leggings with Open Weave Detail
Alaia Knit Leggings with Open Weave Detail

Alaia Knit Leggings with Open Weave Detail

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black leggings from Alaia. Drawstring at waist and ankles. No closures. Unlined.

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Late 20th Century Italian Flat Front Pants

Rare 1991 Museum Held Azzedine Alaia Leopard Leggings
Rare 1991 Museum Held Azzedine Alaia Leopard Leggings

Rare 1991 Museum Held Azzedine Alaia Leopard Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Perhaps one of the most iconic of all the Alaia collections, and most certainly the one that is

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1990s Pants

Black Stretch Knit Wave Stirrup Leggings
Black Stretch Knit Wave Stirrup Leggings

Black Stretch Knit Wave Stirrup Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Black Stretch Knit Wave Stirrup Leggings - Mid weight knit body - Fine knit bottom

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

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Alaia Leggings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of alaia leggings available on 1stDibs. For alaia leggings, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much are Alaia Leggings?

Prices for alaia leggings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $8,882, while these items, on average, fetch $1,400.

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.

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Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.