Alaia, Black leather sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Black leather sandals in size 40. This product is used a few times and is in very good
Alaia, Black leather sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Black leather sandals in size 40. This product is used a few times and is in very good
Grey leather plateforme sandals ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey leather plateforme sandals. Plateforme height = 4,5cm Heel's height = 13cm . Shoe size = 37
Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the sandals is evident. Minimal wear to the left heel and
Alaïa Silver Leather Floral Wedge Sandals Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
towards the heel, the insole and the toe strap on both shoes on this used Alaïa designer resale item
Alaïa Pink Suede Cutout High Heel Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to the sandals is evident on this new Alaïa designer
Plateform sandal in black leather and wood pattern heels Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Plateform sandal in black leather and wood pattern heels. Double buckle closure on each side
$144Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA silver square studded nude leather flat gladiator sandals EU36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA silver square studded nude leather flat gladiator sandals EU36.5 Reference: SNKO/A00637 Brand
NEW AZZEDINE ALAIA DEEP BURGUNDY SATIN PLATFORM SANDALS SHOES It. 39.5 - US 9.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montgomery, TX
New AZZEDINE ALAIA Satin Shoes Sandals Color: Deep Burgundy Italian size 39.5 or US 9.5 Burgundy
Alaïa Black Leather Stiletto Snakeskin Heels Sz.39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Alaïa Leather Heels with Elastic Detailing Size: 39 Snakeskin Condition: Very Good Condition
Alaia, Lace up leather cut out sandals
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Lace up leather cut out sandals in beige. The item has light water stains on both sandals
Alaia Folded Embellished Leather Sandals IT38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Alaïa's slides will go with just about anything you pair them with, while adding a cool edge to
Alaia Black SUede High Sandals IT 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful high sandals by Alaia paris Suede Black color Heel height cm 13.5 (5.31 inches) Floral
Alaia Black Suede Ribbon Sandals Heels Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia Black Suede Ribbon Sandals Heels Size 40. Azzedine Alaïa suede ribbon sandals have been
ALAÏA High Heels Sandals in Snakeskin Size 39FR
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaïa high heels sandals in snakeskin in pepper color. Size 39FR, made in Italy. Dimensions: sole
Gold leather open-toe high heels sandals Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold leather open-toe high heels sandals with 2 buckles closure on each foot. Heel height : 11 cm
$144Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA nude leather scallop cut out caged high heeled sandals EU35
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather scallop cut out caged high heeled sandals EU35 Reference: LAYU/A00072 Brand
ALAIA black raffia EMBELLISHED FLAT ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle-strap flats in black raffia with tan leather lining embellished with
UNWORN Alaia Exotic Snake Skin High Heel Wedges Sandals 38 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of wedges
Alaia Paris Leather and Wood Platform Wedge Sandals, Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Brown leather - Open Toe - Wood platform - Slingback - Made in Italy - Brand new, never worn
$424Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
$336Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA nude leather double ankle strap peep toe stiletto high heel sandals EU36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather double ankle strap peep toe stiletto high heel sandals EU36.5 Reference: SNKO
ALAIA black leather 2020 LASER CUT ESPADRILLE WEDGE PLATFORM Sandals Shoes 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Alaïa laser cut leather platform espadrille wedges exude effortless
Black open-toe leather sandal with ribbon laces on the top front ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black open-toe leather sandal with ribbon laces on the top front. Heel's height = 11cm Shoe size
Black Alaia Ankle Strap Heeled Sandals
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good. Minor wear and use throughout. Scuffing at outer soles. Minor wear throughout suede.
Alaia Black Leather and Straw Cut Out Fringes Sandals Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your edgy style and wardrobe will get a fabulous new addition with these unique sandals from Alaia
Alaia Black/White Print Raffia Bow Ankle Strap Sandals Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials they
Alaia Brown and Black Suede Wedge Platform Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they
Unavailable
Size: 39 Italian / U.S. 9
Pair of Alaïa Black Laser Cut Lattice Strap Suede Leather Stiletto Heel Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Houston, TX
with sky high stiletto heel platform sandals. Make: Azzedine Alaia Size: 39 EU; 2" platform; 6
Alaia Black/Blue Denim Bow Ballet Flats Size 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We have fallen for this pair of ballet flats from Alaia. They have been crafted from denim and
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they
NEW! Alaia Black Suede Gold Cut Out Gladiator Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
NEW! Alaia New Black Suede Gold Cut Out Gladiator Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 Suede
ALAIA SandalSandals Brown Leather Gladiator Heel Open Toe White Strap Heels 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC ALAIA BROWN LEATHER GLADIATOR SANDALS Design: o Brown leather open toe
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they
ALAIA Size 8.5 Navy & Metallic Copper Laser Cut Suede Pattern Strap Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA sandals come in navy blue suede and feature laser cut pattern straps accented with metallic
ALAIA Size 8.5 Dark Red Suede Laser Cut T Strap Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA sandals come in dark burgundy red suede with four round laser cut straps, T strap, and
Azzedine Alaïa Black Leather Studs Flat Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Great flat sandals from the house of Alaïa. Crafted in black leather embellished with siver studs
Alaïa Women's Black Satin Platform Wedge Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
left shoe with discolouration on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Black Satin
Alaïa White Leather Lasercut Sandals Size IT 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the sandals is evident. Minimal wear to the insole and toe
Alaïa Silver Leather Studded Sandals Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details Silver Leather Heeled sandals Strappy High heeled Peep
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
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Silver Leather Metallic Mesh Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
evident and shape cut outs are missing on the right shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details
Azzedine Alaïa Brown Snakeskin Studded Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to sandals is evident. Moderate signs of abrasion to tip and back
Alaïa Pink Leather Knot Detail Sandals Size IT 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the sandals is evident. Abrasion on the front of the insole
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
Azzedine Alaïa Black Suede Grommet Strap Sandals Size IT 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sandal is evident. Minimal wear to suede with wear found on
Azzedine Alaïa Black Suede Grommet Strap Sandals Size IT 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sandal is evident. Minimal wear to suede with wear found on
Alaïa Black Leather Wood Studded Platform Sandals Size IT 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sandals is evident. Minimal wear to wooden wedge with a
Azzedine Alaïa Silver Leather Laser Cut Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the sandals is evident on this used Azzedine
Alaïa White Leather Stud Gladiator Flat Sandals Size IT 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
with abrasions to the leather on this used Alaïa designer resale item. These shoes come with original
Alaïa Beige Suede Lace Up Strappy Sandals Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
both shoes with abrasions and marks to the suede on this used Alaïa designer resale item
Alaïa Metallic Red Leather Laser Cut Gladiator Sandals Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
towards the toe with scratches and abrasions to the leather on this used Alaïa designer resale item
Alaïa White Leather Mesh Strap Sandals Size IT 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
right shoe. Details White Leather Strappy sandals Mesh panelled Open toe High heel Ankle buckled strap
Alaïa Beige Suede Lace Up Strappy Sandals Size IT 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
both shoes with abrasions and marks to the suede on this used Alaïa designer resale item
ALAIA black suede geometric cut out open toe ankle wrap flat sandals EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede geometric cut out open toe ankle wrap flat sandals EU37.5 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA black suede squiggly cut out strap open toe ankle wrap flat sandals EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede squiggly cut out strap open toe ankle wrap flat sandals EU37 Brand: Alaia
Alaia Gunmetal Leather Gladiator Shoes - 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This funky Alaia gunmetal leather gladiators have a cutout style with white stitching. They are
Alaïa Black Textile Peep-Toe Heels - Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these chic Alaïa peep-toe heels. Crafted in black textile, these shoes
ALAIA grey leather silver square metal applique jagged strap flat sandals EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA grey leather silver square metal applique jagged strap flat sandals EU37 AZZEDINE ALAIA
ALAIA black suede geometric leather cut out ankle strap flat sandals EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede geometric leather cut out ankle strap flat sandals EU37.5 Brand: Alaia Model Name
Alaia Leather Laser Cut Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Alaia Leather Laser Cut Sandals Black, white and red leather, flat sandals with buckle
ALAIA purple suede PLATFORM Sandals Shoes 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia platform sandals in grape suede. Open with zipper in the back. Have been worn
ALAIA black suede SCALLOPED Flat Sandals Shoes 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa scalloped flat sandals in black suede. Open with a zipper on the heel. Brand
ALAIA metallic bronze leather PLATFORM Sandals Shoes 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa platform open-toe sandals in metallic light bronze leather. Buckle on the side
Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
on back of heels and abrasion to outer soles on this used Alaïa designer resale item. These shoes
ALAIA black CUT OUT ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle-strap cut-out sandals in black lizard, suede and calfskin. Brand New
ALAIA nude pink suede PERFORATED Flat Sandals Shoes 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa perforated laser-cut flats sandals in nude suede leather and ankle-strap
ALAIA metallic silver STUDDED CAGED GLADIATOR Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa strappy flat sandals in metallic silver leather embellished with silver-tone
ALAIA pale beige leather STUDDED FLOWER Sandals Shoes 40.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa stiletto studded flower sandals in pale oak leather. Please note that some of
Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to sandals is evident. Moderate signs of wear to straps where
ALAIA black suede & leather Flat Slide Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa embellished slide flats in black suede and leather. Brand new. Come with dust
ALAIA black suede & LEATHER EMBELLISHED SLIDES Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa embellished slide flats in black suede and leather. Brand new. Come with dust
ALAIA white leather STUDDED VIENNE MOLUKAI Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Vivienne Moluki mules in perforated white leather embellished with silver-tone
Alaïa Mauve Leather Lasercut Heeled Sandals Size IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sandals is evident. Minimal signs of wear to straps with
ALAIA Shoes Old Rose Cutout Suede Sz IT 39 Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Alaia's old pink sandals are crafted from soft suede and lined with leather for a comfortable fit
ALAIA black pink red suede FLAT ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa flat ankle-strap sandals in black, nude and burgundy suede. Open with zipper
ALAIA nude pink suede LASER CUT ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa laser-cut ankle-strap sandals in nude suede. Open with a zipper at the back
Alaïa Black Suede Laser-Cut Eyelet Detail Sandals Size IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to sandals is evident. Minimal wear to the uppers with some
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38 Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38 Reference: KEDG/A00215
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black squiggle cut out raffia fringe platform high heel sandals EU38 Reference: KEDG/A00215
ALAIA black suede leather lace up back zip strappy sandal heels EU38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black suede leather lace up back zip strappy sandal heels EU38.5 Reference: BSHW/A00141 Brand
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$299
H 5.5 in W 1 in L 6.5 in
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in turn decorated with threaded silver glass beads which are looped in a fringing desi...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Gray Green Crystal Pencil Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Gray/green hued dress Crystals on the straps and buttons No size tag, fits like an IT44 Medium/Large Lots of stretch Excellent Condition, no flaws Hat ...
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
$1,675Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Purp...
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO S/S 2002 Runway Khaki Jacket FR42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring Summer 2002 Khaki Runway Trenchcoat FR42 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 2002 Fabric: 47% Linen, 40% V...
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
CHANEL Silk & Lace Bondage Lingerie Style Blouse Top Camisole 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very special piece by Chanel Designed by Karl Lagerfeld Beautiful midnight blue silk top Black lace trimming, lined with nude silk Bondage style Bow tie detail Simply slips on CC ...
Jimmy Choo Snakeskin & Mesh Sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in London, GB
Jimmy Choo Snakeskin & Mesh Sandals Black sandals designed with snakeskin and mesh panels. Featuring a thin ankle strap buckle fastening and a stiletto heel. Rrp Approx. £800 ...
HERMES black leather 2010 STRAIGHT Pants 36 XS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier pants are crafted in black grained deerskin leather. They feature a mid-rise fit with straight legs, two side pockets, and one back p...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress IT 40 Dolce & Gabbana lace trimmed fitted dress with plunging V-neck, low back and narrow straps....
Gucci Strappy Canvas and Leather Sandals with GG Logo, Circa 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
From Gucci’s early-2000s era, these strappy sandals embody the house’s sensual minimalism under Tom Ford’s creative direction. Crafted in Italy, they feature slender beige canvas str...
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.