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
$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
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 2024 Sandales EU38 Black Leather Eyelet Slingback Sandals Flat UK5 US7.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaïa Eyelet Slingback sandals in black leather adorned with multiple silver-tone metal eyelets
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
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
UNWORN Alaia Vintage 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
$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.
Black Alaia Suede Laser cut Platform Heeled Sandals Size 37.5
Located in New York, NY
Black lasercut suede platform heeled sandals by Alaia. Zip closures at counters. 1" platform height
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ALAIA light grey leather open toe cross strap high heel sandals EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA light grey leather open toe cross strap high heel sandals EU37 Reference: SNKO/A00204 Brand
ALAIA black laser cut scalloped suede T bar high heel sandals EU35.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black laser cut scalloped suede T bar high heel sandals EU35.5 Reference: LAYU/A00028 Brand
ALAIA nude leather gold stud embellished lace up high heel sandals EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA nude leather gold stud embellished lace up high heel sandals EU37.5 ALAIA Nude leather upper
ALAIA navy blue suede copper trimmed squiggly open toe sandal heel EU37 US7 UK4
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA navy blue suede copper trimmed squiggly open toe sandal heel EU37 US7 UK4 AZZEDINE ALAIANavy
ALAIA Size 8.5 White Laser Cut Leather T Strap Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA sandals come in white leather with laser cut pattern straps and a covered stiletto heel. Made
Azzedine Alaia Patterned Platform Sandals Size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Port Hope, ON
These platform sandals are made of coated canvas with suede trim, and the print is a delicate
Alaia - 39 - White Laser Cut Leather Ankle Strap Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Amman, JO
Alaia white leather sandals featuring laser cut details. Rear Zipper closure, silver tone hardware
ALAIA black leather STUDDED CAGE GLADIATOR Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa caged flats in black smooth leather embellished with silver-tone studs. Have
Exotic Alaia Black Suede Golden Lizard Skin Cutout Wedges Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of wedges
UNWORN Alaia Black Suede Ruffle Platform Ankle Sandals High Heels 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of heels
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
Alaia Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Fit for a goddess! The bronze Alaia gladiator-style sandals are the ideal understated companions
Alaia Blue/Black Canvas Floral Print Platform Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pretty and stylish Alaia sandals are just what you need to amp up your ensembles. Crafted in
Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in a classy hue, we love these Alaia sandals. Designed to make a statement, they have a
Alaia Beige Suede Studded Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Artistically designed to adorn your feet with sheer elegance, these Alaia sandals are a must-buy
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1990s Vintage Todd Oldham Snakeskin Print Denim Brown + Black Jean Jacket
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s Todd Oldham snakeskin print denim jacket! Classic snakeskin print in brown and black, with signature silver buttons down the front, at cuffs, pockets and at adjusting b...
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 st...
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 ...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
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
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
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...
New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
$595
Size: Medium - Large
Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s CATALINA navy blue and white one-piece romper swimsuit! Flattering durable stretch material slims any silhouette. White ties at each side of the waist. Simply slips over t...
Naeem Khan Riazee Vintage Sexy Cut Out Metallic Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Naeem Khan dress under his Riazee label. Heavily encrusted in thousands of tiny glass seed beads. This dress is 100% silk and is fully lined. The marked size is 4, a...
New Gucci Lykke Li Python Spring 2015 Runway Pumps Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Python Heels Spring Summer 2015 Runway Heels Size: 38.5 Featured in Gucci Music Video with Lykke Li Leather Cross Strap Toe Python Adjustable Ankle Strap Wooden Heel...
$200Sale Price|24% Off
Size: 36
Giorgio Armani Black Satin D'orsay High Heel Pump Passementerie Detail 36
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani black saitn d'orsay high heel pumps with passementerie detail at heel back, 36 M. 3 1/2 inch heels. These beautiful shoes have a narrow braid band trim at the front a...
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
$4,498Sale Price|44% Off
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag unique and made in limited edition just for bergdorf goodman gold tone hardware and logo
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.