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
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
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1987 Runway Bustier Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Sexy Open Cutout Back Bodysuit Swimsuit All Eyes on Alaïa For the last
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA 'Basque' runway skirt with artwork by Christoph von Weyhe
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare Azzedine Alaïa “Basque” skirt from the Fall/Winter 1987 runway collection is a striking
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress Size S
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress Size XS Look 41 from the Fall
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection. Made
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Iconic Leopard Print Bodycon Dress Size L Iconic Azzedine
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Tati Runway Houndstooth Gingham Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
& Elle Macpherson on Alaïa’s 1991 runway have subsequently gone on to be some of the most memorable and
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather RUNWAY belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, 1985 A rare black long sleeve gown from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1985 collection, made in
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather runway belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size XS Excellent
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
1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Alaïa, late 1980s Alaïa, Paris fashion, collectible designer coat, rare Alaïa piece, runway era Alaïa
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
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
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1990 Ribbed Knit Green Dress – Scoop Neck & Ruffled Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ribbed knit green dress in Size L is a rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1990
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
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Bustier Corset Top and Leggings 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Chenille Bustier Corset Top and Leggings Pants 2 Piece Set Ensemble
Unavailable|$1,526
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
F/W 1990 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Genuine Python Skin Oversized Black Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1990 collection, this incredible black Alaïa trench coat is crafted entirely
Sold|$6,000
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
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
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
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Alaïa's runway, it has become a coveted piece among collectors, with its striking houndstooth print and
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
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
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
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
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
Sold|$1,316
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
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
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
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
Iconic Vintage Azzedine Alaia Leopard Bodysuit 1991 Runway Collection
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia leopard print bodysuit with skinny straps, vertical open stitch corset detail, full
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
Sold|$1,974
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
Alaïa Autumn/Winter 1991 Runway Christy Turlington Black Corset Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Manchester, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Fall/Winter 1991 rare and important black corset bodysuit. Shown on the runway on
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
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
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
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
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Bow Ribbon Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Bow Wrapped Fitted Skirt Iconic Piece!!! Alaïa midi skirt
Important Azzedine Alaia Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Ensemble Runway 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important black faux fur Azzedine Alaia cropped jacket with tassel frog toggles and high waisted
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage S/S 1992 Runway Coral Corset Jacket Documented
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic documented vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring Summer 1992 runway corset jacket in the most
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
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodycon Midi Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Runway Vintage Bustier Bodycon Midi Black Dress Size M Alaïa black bustier
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Striped Bodycon Backless Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Striped Bodycon Backless Maxi Dress Size M Alaïa maxi
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Thierry Perez Butterfly Print Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Thierry Perez Butterfly Print Bodycon Dress Size Small
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Bow Ribbon Wrapped Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Fitted Bow Ribbon Wrapped Dress Size Small Alaïa long sleeve midi
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Bow Ribbon Wrapped Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Fitted Bow Ribbon Wrapped Dress Alaïa long sleeve midi dress
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Vintage Sheer Lace Bustier Bodysuit Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Vintage Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Iconic Sexy Sheer Leopard Lace Bustier Bodysuit Please note
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Sheer Lace Velvet Chenille Bustier Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Sheer Lace Velvet Chenille Bustier Mini Dress Size: M (runs small)
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress S Black Alaia knit
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Embellished Dress Gown Size M Black vintage Alaïa sleeveless
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Embellished Sequin Black Evening Dress Gown Size M Black vintage
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Sequin Embellished Blue Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Beaded Embellished Blue Mini Dress Size S Excellent
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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