Alzzedine Alaïa Khaki Front Pleated Trousers from the 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of khaki green pleated trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1980s. Made in France from a cotton and rayon blend.
Alzzedine Alaïa Khaki Front Pleated Trousers from the 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of khaki green pleated trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1980s. Made in France from a cotton and rayon blend.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 1993 Documented Black Perforated Boiled Wool Pants Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a truly important and documented piece of fashion history by AZZEDINE ALAÏA from his Fall 1993 collection: the black perforated boiled wool-blend pants with fringed fini...
ALAIA 2024 black grey mohair wool wide waistband cropped pants FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA 2024 black grey mohair wool blend elastic wide waistband high waisted cropped pants FR38 M Reference: MELK/A00498 Brand: Alaia Collection: Fall/Winter 2024 Collection Material:...
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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 Dimensions: Waist: 30 cm - Hips: 38 cm - Length: 88 cm SKU:FJ51
Alaïa Fall 2020 Leopard knit leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CANNES, FR
Alaïa Autumn/Winter 2020-2021 Collection Leopard-print knit leggings. Size 40.
Alaïa Spring 2021 Leopard print knit leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CANNES, FR
Alaïa Spring/Summer 2021 Collection Leopard-print knit leggings. Size 40.
Off-white rib knitted pant Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white rib knitted pant . Knit composition: 90% wool, 6% polyamide, 4% stretch. SIZE M
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 runway. Labeled a size M although these fit small. Approximate un-stretched meas...
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 ▪ High rise ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Made in Italy
Azzedine Alaïa Women's Black Stretch Leggings Size 40FR Made in Italy
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Black stretch leggings. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 30 cm - Hips: 38 cm - Length: 88 cm SKU:FJ18
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of medium wash denim high waisted jeans by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1986 spring summer runway collection. Cut with a high waist, two front pleats, and a tapered cropped l...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Legging Pants & Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Leggings Pants & Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size S
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Legging Pants & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bodycon Blue Leggings Pants & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble XS/S Excellent Condition.
Gianni Versace Pop Art Print Button-Up Blouse circa 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It can be effortlessly styled with high-end designer items such as a pair of tailored Balmain leather trousers, a sleek Alaïa pencil skirt, or classic Chanel tweed pants.
Alaïa FW1991 Leopard Knit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
The rarest of the rare: runway look no. 72 from Alaïa's FW1991 collection, an iconic leopard jacquard knit jumpsuit, made in Italy. Cut in a dense, super-compact jacquard, with a lay...
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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 Composition 80% wool 5% elastin 5% polymeade Measurements: Inseam 27" Waist 26...
ALAIA Size 4 Beige Cotton High Waisted Dress Pants
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA dress pants comes in a beige gabardine cotton featuring a pleated style, wide leg, high wasited, and a side zipper closure.
ALAIA Size 6 Black Wool Straight Leg Dress Pants
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA dress pants in a heavy wool canvas fabric featuring a streamline, minimalist construction, flat front, straight leg, and side zip closure.
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%) and polyester (4%). Feature a crochet trim on the side. Unlined. Have been worn and ...
Alaia 'Tati' houndstooth denim pants, SS 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic Alaia houndstooth denim pants from the 'Tati' SS 1991 collection.
ALAIA blue cotton denim LOVER LOW RISE Jeans Pants 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Lover jeans in washed blue Japanese denim cotton (with 1% polyurethane). Feature a loose fit, low waist, straight legs, flat pockets and dart details. Closed wi...
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Size: 40 (Runs Small)
Azzedine Alaia cream snakeskin high waisted pants with matching belt, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; cream and grey python snakeskin pants. High waisted, cropped leg, matching belt.
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 style
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
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Denim Lace-Up Hot Pants Shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Denim Lace Up Hot Pants Shorts Size: The shorts size tag has been removed but they fit like an XS/S Condition: Good vintage condition, one si...
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. MEASUREMENTS: Waist - 26" Inseam - 24" Length - 34.25"
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. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 36 Measurements: Waist:...
Azzedine Alaia Iconic Runway Butterfly Leggings, 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Azzedine Alaia is perhaps one of the most notable designers of the early 21st century. Trained from an early age in the art of Parisian couture, Alaia worked under a variety of top d...
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. Composition: 45% Virgin Wool, 45% Viscose, 10% Polyester Details: low waisted, elasticize...
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 Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1991 Fabric: 60% Viscose, 36% PA, 4%EA Color: Black Siz...
Alaia Wool Knit Cat Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia wool knit bottle green cat suit with zipper back.
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00046 Brand: Alaia Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Made...
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00046 Brand: Alaia Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Made...
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black wool blend minimal classic soft skinny long legging FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00046 Brand: Alaia Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Made...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA catsuit with harlequin diamonds
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare brown catsuit with harlequin diamonds designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Labeled a size 'S'. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 32", waist 24", hips...
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Size: 38 (runs small)
Azzedine Alaia pink snakeskin high waisted shorts with matching belt, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; pink and grey python snakeskin hot pants shorts .
ALAIA white scalloped elasticated waist stretch fit wide leg rayon pants S 25"
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white scalloped elasticated waist stretch fit wide leg rayon pants S 25" Reference: TGAS/A00111 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Rayon Color: Cream Extra D...
Azzedine Alaia black knitted 2-piece bra and pants ensemble, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
High waisted wide leg pants with elastic waistband. Spring-Summer 1993
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Size: Equivalent size 38-40 France
Jacket and trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, Tati Collection France Spring Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring-Summer 1991 France Iconic jacket and trousers from the famous Tati collection by Azzedine Alaïa.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Pants feature four pockets, contrast stitching throughout and zip closure at front.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Pants feature four pockets, contrast stitching throughout and zip closure at front.
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 leggings are "new with tag". Modeled in look 76 by supermodel Helena Christensen (see...
1990S Alaia Beige Rayon Blend Knit High-Waisted Body-Con Legging Pants
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Alaia High-Waisted Leggings
Rare Alaia Forest Green Textured Wool Gabardine Trousers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alaia detailed forest green textured wool gar dine trousers has two-set-in pockets on front, as well as a single "slant" pocket in back.
ALAIA white geometric red jacquard viscose blend knit biker shorts pants XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white geometric red jacquard viscose blend knit biker shorts pants XS Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Model Name / Style: Biker pants Material: Viscose blend Color: White...
Azzedine Alaia Knit Cat Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaïa, jersey knit, scoop neck, catsuit having a center front and back seam detail, long sleeves and a narrow fit leg.
ALAIA Mint Knit 3 Piece Skirt, Pants, and Bodysuit Ensemble, 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1984/1985 era of Alaia has been well documented. Very flattering seams.
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
1990's Black Alaia Tight Pants
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Tight Black Cotton Alaia Pants Spandex on waist and leg - Made in Italy
Azzedine Alaia Ribbed Pants with Textured Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Alaia pants with thick fringed hem. Cut away starts at calf and grows gradually larger.
Alaia Grey Python Trousers c. 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Amazing grey python trousers by Azzedine Alaia from the early 1990's. The trousers feature two back pockets and have a straight leg fit.
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. Horizontal coral & blue stripe in waistband.
Measurements--
Waist: ...
Azzendine Alaia green leather fitted trousers.
Located in Berlin, DE
Azzendine Alaia green leather fitted trousers, with fitted waist band, front pleats side closure, Soft bottle green leather as only Alaia can do.
Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA rose gold silky knit pant
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA rose gold silky knit pant with tall waistband. Ergonomic style seaming at back. Wide belt loop detailing. Stirrup style pant leg hems
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% polyester, 4% elastane. Size: FR 36 (UK 8, US 4, IT 40). Waist: 23 in. Hips: 31 in. Leng...
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% polyester, 4% elastane. Size: FR 36 (UK 8, US 4, IT 40). Waist: 23 in. Hips: 31 in. Leng...
Azzedine Alaïa Metallic Jacquard Knit Cardigan
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This cardigan by Azzedine Alaïa is made from jacquard-knit in an intricate crochet pattern - the stretchy fabric is flecked with rose-gold yarns that shimmer at each turn and accentu...
Rare Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s High Waisted Denim Cropped Jeans w/ Zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
These fabulous cropped jeans were designed by Azzedine Alaïa in the 1980s. The pants have double pleats on each side in the front, and they are high waisted with great zippers on the...
1990s Alaïa Plaid Leggings
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Designer: Alaïa Type: Leggings Material: Cotton/Nylon/Spandex Size: X-Small Design: Plaid Made in: Italy
1990s Alaïa Striped Leggings
Located in Westmount, Quebec
1990s Alaïa leggings. Made in: Italy Size: Small Material: 85% Cotton / 11% Nylon / 4% Spandex Pattern: Striped
1980s Rare Alaia Black Hot Pants
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Crazy collectible, hard to find Alaia 1980s hot pants! You just know girls like Naomi Campbell wore these and killed it!
Alaia Green Jacket With Matching Pants & Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Alaia Green Jacket With Matching Pants & Skirt. This look is sophisticated and versatile, while still embracing Azzedine Alaia's impeccable attention to form & silh...
Alaia Cable Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center back zipper. Attached tap pants made of Alaia's signature knit have a snap crotch and triple scalloped edges.
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 instantly recognizable, the Fall/Winter 1991-1992 collection was head to toe leopard t...
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.
Labeled size Small.
Measurements-
Waist: 24-32"
...
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 panel - High waisted ribbed knit panel - Fitted - Stirrup leg detail Material...
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Size: FR40 / US8
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Floral Brocade Skirt Suit FR40
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pink floral brocade lace Christian Dior Boutique skirt suit designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 1998 'Diorient Express' collection, this set features a wrap-...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2004 Black Multiway Bustier Midi Length Evening Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2004 Style: Bustier dress Color(s): Shades of b...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Knit Bodycon Belted Maxi Collared Dress 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown knit sweater dress by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, where it was showcased on the runway by supermodel Helena Christensen. The sleeveless ...
GUCCI BY TOM FORD FW 01 Rare Prototype Shearling Coat
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 2001 rare prototype shearling coat by Tom Ford for Gucci. Handmade embroideries. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of shearling and wool.
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Black Jacket with Dramatic Red Velvet Sleeves
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection of Thierry Mugler, this jacket is pure architecture, sharpened to a point and dipped in seduction. Mugler, at the height of his imperial phase, w...
Prada pink silk feather embellished bra and skirt with beaded fringe, fw 2017
By Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Prada evening bra and skirt ensemble ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Constructed from salmon silk ▪ Beaded fringe trim ▪ Pink ostrich and turkey feather embelli...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Unworn Semi Sheer Bustier Corset Leopard Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Unworn Semi Sheer Bustier Corset Leopard Print Top IT 42
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
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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