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Alaia Pink Dress

90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress
90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress

90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s ALAIA pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress. fit size 2/4 B: 30" -34” W:24"-27” H: 30"-34

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Late 20th Century French Casual Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 2010 Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress
Azzedine Alaïa S/S 2010 Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress

Azzedine Alaïa S/S 2010 Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Spring Summer 2010 Collection - Pink Sleeveless Midi Cocktail Dress

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

2013 Alaia Peachy Pink Knit Sculptural Skater Dress
2013 Alaia Peachy Pink Knit Sculptural Skater Dress

2013 Alaia Peachy Pink Knit Sculptural Skater Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This striking Spring 2013 Alaïa skater dress exemplifies the sculptural mastery and technical

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

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Alaia Baby Pink V-Neck Dress

Alaia Baby Pink V-Neck Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia pink knit deep V- Neck dress with light weight flounce skirt and tie back.

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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44
ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44

ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaia flared knit dress in raspberry viscose (100%). With crew neck and racer back. Unlined. Has

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44
ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44

ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaia flared knit dress in raspberry viscose (100%). With crew neck and racer back. Unlined. Has

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Alaia Pink Knit Bodycon Mermaid Dress SS 1996
Alaia Pink Knit Bodycon Mermaid Dress SS 1996

Alaia Pink Knit Bodycon Mermaid Dress SS 1996

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alaia knit bodycon dress featuring a mermaid

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1990s Evening Dresses

Alaia Black & Pink Ribbon Knit Dress 1992
Alaia Black & Pink Ribbon Knit Dress 1992

Alaia Black & Pink Ribbon Knit Dress 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia iconic black long sleeve bodycon dress featuring an allover circling pink

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA dress knit pink subtle fabric detail 40  6  MINT

AZZEDINE ALAIA dress knit pink subtle fabric detail 40 6 MINT

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic ALAIA shaped knit dress. Fabulous clear raspberry pink body conscious knit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996
Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

Azzedine Alaia pink open-knit floor-length fishtail dress, ss 1996

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia pink rayon evening dress ▪ Stretch open-knit ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Figure hugging

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Stripe Mini Dress

Alaia Stripe Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia mint and pink stripe mini dress with off shoulder detail.

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Maxi Dress Size M Alaïa knit sleeveless dress with pointed collar

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAIA pale pink viscose Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Dress 42 L
ALAIA pale pink viscose Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Dress 42 L

ALAIA pale pink viscose Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Dress 42 L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in pale lilac viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and polyamide (10

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

2012 Azzedine Alaia Salmon Skater Dress
2012 Azzedine Alaia Salmon Skater Dress

2012 Azzedine Alaia Salmon Skater Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Salmon pink Azzedine Alaia skater dress from 2012. Sleeveless with a boat neckline. Fitted through

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Mini Dress Size L All Eyes on

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Mini Dress Size L All Eyes on

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA dress pale putty toned pink superb 38 4 NEW

AZZEDINE ALAIA dress pale putty toned pink superb 38 4 NEW

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Miami, FL

ALAIA beautifully shaped knit dress. An exquisite fleshy putty pink. Sleeveless with a V neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Waist Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986
Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986

Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia Cocktail Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Constructed from magenta acetate

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Open Back Dress Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Dress Gown Size XS Dusty rose Alaïa sleeveless maxi dress with

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage ALAIA  salmon pink  racer back knit 80s dress
Vintage ALAIA  salmon pink  racer back knit 80s dress

Vintage ALAIA salmon pink racer back knit 80s dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage late 1980s and early 1990s ALAIA sexy body con racer back knit fitted dress in coral pink

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA pink viscose blend QUILTED LUREX Sleeveless Dress 38
ALAIA pink viscose blend QUILTED LUREX Sleeveless Dress 38

ALAIA pink viscose blend QUILTED LUREX Sleeveless Dress 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaïa matelassé lurex dress in pale pink viscose (58%), polyamide (20%), polyester (17%), and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Alaia Dress With Perforations
Alaia Dress With Perforations

Alaia Dress With Perforations

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous bight pink bandage dress from Azzedine Alaia comprised of 1" verical seaming around it's

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Off Shoulder Peach Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Off Shoulder Peach Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Off Shoulder Peach Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Off Shoulder Fitted Dress Size S/M Please note size tag is missing

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Alaia Pink Skater Mini Dress
2000s Alaia Pink Skater Mini Dress

2000s Alaia Pink Skater Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

ALAÏA (Made in Italy) Mini sleeveless skater dress in a light pink color viscose and polyester with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dresses

1980s Alaia Pale Pink Dress
1980s Alaia Pale Pink Dress

1980s Alaia Pale Pink Dress

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Size: size 6/small 8

1980s Alaia Pale Pink Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

with his shapely knit dresses seamed and bolded to the body. This dress in a pale powdery pink is

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA red and pink cut out diamonds bodycon stretch dress
ALAIA red and pink cut out diamonds bodycon stretch dress

ALAIA red and pink cut out diamonds bodycon stretch dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, ON

ALAIA red and pink cut out diamonds bodycon stretch dress. Gold centre back zipper, 3/4 length

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

2000s Alaia Light Pink Greek Style Mini Dress
2000s Alaia Light Pink Greek Style Mini Dress

2000s Alaia Light Pink Greek Style Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

ALAIA PARIS (Made in Italy) Mini dress in a antique greek style composed of light pink cupro. The

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Black & Pink Stretch Knit Scalloped Dress - Size US 4
Alaia Black & Pink Stretch Knit Scalloped Dress - Size US 4

Alaia Black & Pink Stretch Knit Scalloped Dress - Size US 4

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Black and Pink Stretch Knit Scalloped Dress - Signature super stretchy fabric - Scalloped

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2010s Day Dresses

1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress
1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress

1980s Pale Pink Alaia Stretch Jersey Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Palest pink stretch jersey dress by Azzedine Alaia from the 1980s. The seams follow and outline

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Light Pink Patterned Knit Ruffle Detail Midi Dress L
Alaia Light Pink Patterned Knit Ruffle Detail Midi Dress L

Alaia Light Pink Patterned Knit Ruffle Detail Midi Dress L

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric, this

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2010s French Casual Dresses

S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ Houndstooth Peach Mini Dress
S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ Houndstooth Peach Mini Dress

S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ Houndstooth Peach Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaïa ‘Tati’ patterned signature fitted knit dress. Pink-peach and cream check

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1990s Mini Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress
Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

With its fluttery ruffled neckline, candy-pink hue and easy A-line silhouette, this Italian-knit

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress
Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

Azzedine Alaia Gaia Bodycon Coral Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

With its fluttery ruffled neckline, candy-pink hue and easy A-line silhouette, this Italian-knit

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Metallic Jacquard Knit Mini Dress FR 36 UK 8
Azzedine Alaïa Metallic Jacquard Knit Mini Dress FR 36 UK 8

Azzedine Alaïa Metallic Jacquard Knit Mini Dress FR 36 UK 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

The weighted, stretch-knit of Alaïa's mini dress ensures the bodycon silhouette holds its shape

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Pink & White Embroidered Knit Skater Dress 36
Alaia Pink & White Embroidered Knit Skater Dress 36

Alaia Pink & White Embroidered Knit Skater Dress 36

Located in London, GB

Alaia Pink & White Embroidered Knit Skater Dress - Dusty rose and white patterned polka dot dress

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2010s Day Dresses

Alaia Pink Striped Knit Flared Sleeveless Flared Dress M
Alaia Pink Striped Knit Flared Sleeveless Flared Dress M

Alaia Pink Striped Knit Flared Sleeveless Flared Dress M

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Alaia creation is not a simple pink dress. It is formed into an elegant flared shape with

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2010s French Casual Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Lamia Honeycomb Textured Pleated Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaïa Lamia Honeycomb Textured Pleated Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaïa Lamia Honeycomb Textured Pleated Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A coral pink skater cotton blend fitted dress by Azzedine Alaia . Concealed zip closure in the back

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2010s Alaia Pink and Black Mini Skater Dress
2010s Alaia Pink and Black Mini Skater Dress

2010s Alaia Pink and Black Mini Skater Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

ALAIA PARIS (Made in Italy) Sleeveless skater dress with light pink worked with a layer of lace of

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2010s French Mini Dresses

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Alaia Pink Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia pink dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Pink, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a alaia pink dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Azzedine Alaïa are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Alaia Pink Dress?

The price for a alaia pink dress starts at $602 and tops out at $4,500, and on average, selling for $1,600.

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.