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new 2008 Azzedine Alaia black wool A-line RUNWAY skirt with tags
new 2008 Azzedine Alaia black wool A-line RUNWAY skirt with tags

new 2008 Azzedine Alaia black wool A-line RUNWAY skirt with tags

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A black wool A-line skirt from Azzedine Alaïa’s 2008 runway collection, unworn with original tags

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Early 2000s French Skirts

Fall 1991 Alaia Black Knit Jumpsuit
Fall 1991 Alaia Black Knit Jumpsuit

Fall 1991 Alaia Black Knit Jumpsuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Alaia ever sent down the runway. His most coveted leopard and butterfly pieces from fall 1991 were

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1990s French Jumpsuits

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Intarsia Knit Jacket & Skirt Y2K Suit Rare Abstract M
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Intarsia Knit Jacket & Skirt Y2K Suit Rare Abstract M

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Intarsia Knit Jacket & Skirt Y2K Suit Rare Abstract M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

separately, this rare Alaïa ensemble transitions effortlessly from runway-worthy statement to modern luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirt Suits

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1990 Vintage Bodycon Sheer Lace Mini Dress

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

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt
Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt

Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Vintage Alaia 1992 black lace up mini skirt. Features black denim, lace up detail and mini length

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1990s Tunisian Skirts

Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress
Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress

Azzedine Alaia Fall 1991 Runway Orange Chenille Cutout Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1991 - seen on the runway  Deep orange chenille knit dress Cutout

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 faux fur bodysuit
AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 faux fur bodysuit

AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 faux fur bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Leonardo, NJ

1991 vintage Azzedine Alaia runway faux fur velour velvet leopard and lace bodysuit. This iconic

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1990s Bodysuits

Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Straped Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Straped Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Straped Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful straped sandals from the house of Azzedine Alaïa Runway. Pre-owned but new, they feature

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Strap Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Wedge Platform Sandals
Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Wedge Platform Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Brown Leather Wedge Platform Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful wedge platform sandals from the Alaïa Runway collection. Pre-owned but new, they feature

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Strap Sandals

Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992
Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992

Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Image 3: Christy Turlington, French Elle, May, 1992, ph. Gilles Bensimon Image 6, 9, 10: Alaia Runway

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Azzedine Alaia is perhaps one of the most notable designers of the early 21st century. Trained from

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1990s French Pants

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black coat from the Fall/Winter 1988 runway collection. This striking

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Late 20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

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

Alaïa leggings from his Fall Winter 1991 collection. These leggings were featured on the runway. Made

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1990s French Pants

Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991
Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991

Azzedine Alaia Purple & Velvet Applique Jacket Runway 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia wool fitted blazer

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1990s French Jackets

ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress
ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress

ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning vintage Azzedine Alaïa dress from his Spring Summer 1988 collection. Super chic dress by

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Fitted Dress Size XS Alaïa sleeveless stretch knit dress

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodysuit Size XS Beige Alaïa vintage sleeveless

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1990s Bodysuits

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42

AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Collectors Runway Coat FR42

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

runway coat is from Alaïa’s Fall Winter 1986 collection. Made from black wool, it features an oversized

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1980s French Coats

Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress
Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress

Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress. Features blue and white knit fabric, scoop

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1990s French Day Dresses

ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels
ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels

ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic and rare Azzedine Alaïa heels from his Spring Summer 1991 Tati Collection. This collection

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1990s Italian Clogs Mules

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaia exactly as seen on the spring 1991 runway. Fabric has a unique woven texture. Dress is

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black runway dress with bustier seams

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaia exactly as seen on the spring 1991 runway. Fabric has a unique woven texture. Dress is

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

The perfect black dress from Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1988 collection . Azzedine Alaïa gained his

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1980s French Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Bustier Striped Bodycon Mini Dress Size M Look 84 from the Spring

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets
ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic Azzedine Alaïa denim dress from his Spring 1986 collection. This was such a memorable

Category

1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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Alaia Runway For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary alaia runway you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect alaia runway among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Alaia Runway?

Prices for a alaia runway can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $31,996, while, on average they fetch $1,788.

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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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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.