Alaïa Lace Up Shoes- '10s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly crafted by Alaïa, these leather lace-up shoes in a muted green and purple add a touch of
Alaïa Lace Up Shoes- '10s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly crafted by Alaïa, these leather lace-up shoes in a muted green and purple add a touch of
ALAIA black suede STUDDED Ballet Flats Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ballet flats in black suede embellished with silver-tone studs. Have been worn
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 black satin CROCO EMBOSSED HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle booties crafted from black satin and a croc-embossed leather heel
ALAIA black suede STUDDED Ankle Boots Shoes 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic AlaÏa ankle boots in black suede featuring grey laser cut details with topped off
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
ALAIA black LASER CUT CALF HAIR SNAKE PRINT Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle boots in black laser-cut calf hair pattern and calfskin. Open with a
Alaïa leather stilettoes
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Golden leather heeled sandals with openwork inside-out black leather. Size
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 Blue Leather Ballet Flats IT37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
These Alaïa ballet flats are crafted of a buttery-soft leather, these flats are embellished with
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
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Alaia Black “Bottines” slingback heels - Size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia Black “Bottines” slingback heels - Size 37.5. The description is: 4.5” heel height Double
Alaia Leather-trimmed Fishnet Ballet Flats IT40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
These leather fishnet ballet flats are made of glossy patent leather and a delicate mesh netting. This pair is detailed with a rounded toe and an adjustable Mary Jane strap across th...
Alaia Leather-trimmed Fishnet Ballet Flats IT39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
These leather fishnet ballet flats are made of glossy patent leather and a delicate mesh netting. This pair is detailed with a rounded toe and an adjustable Mary Jane strap across th...
Alaia Blue Embellished Suede Ballet Flats IT37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
These leather fishnet ballet flats are made of glossy patent leather and a delicate mesh netting. This pair is detailed with a rounded toe and an adjustable Mary Jane strap across th...
ALAIA black and creme suede ankle boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy and fun Alaia suede ankle booties. size 39. Worn once. Note: see red marks on the side heels
Alaia Studded Leather Ankle Boots size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Alaia Scalloped Accent Boots Soft leather boots with metal applications. Solid color Narrow toe
Alaia Studded Leather Ankle Boots size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Alaia Scalloped Accent Boots Soft leather boots with metal applications. Solid color Narrow toe
Alaia Black Plaform Cutout Snakeskin Heel - 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia Black Plaform Cutout Snakeskin Heel - 40 These Alaia heels are in very good condition with
Alaia Black Leather Western Cowboy Inspired Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
leather mid-calf boots by Alaïa reinterpret classic western motifs through the maison’s signature Parisian
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black suede stiletto ankle boots with almond shaped toe from Alaia dating to the early 1990's
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
Alaia Over Knee Studded Flat Boots size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in Italy, Alaïa's black leather pair is backed in a stretch fabric for the perfect
Alaia Over Knee Studded Flat Boots size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Crafted in Italy, Alaïa's black leather pair is backed in a stretch fabric for the perfect
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989
Pale pink suede stiletto with black round cannage heel ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink suede stiletto with black round cannage heel. Heel's height = 12cm Shoe size = 40 (It)
$849Sale Price|50% Off
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
Alaïa Ankle Boots - '00s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
Alaïa black leather ankle boots with sharp pointed toe, slender stiletto heel, and side zipper
$449Sale Price|24% Off
UNWORN Alaia Black Suede Platform Lace Up Boots Booties High Heels 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of
Alaia, Patent leather pumps in black
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Patent leather pumps in black. The item is new - unworn and comes with box and dustbag
Alaia Black Suede Thigh High Platform Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a pair of Alaia black suede thigh-high platform boots
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
Azzedine Alaia black leather and crochet pointed heels, ca. 1985-1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Pancaldi for Azzedine Alaia ca. 1985-1988
Azzedine Alaia, Black lace up peep-toe pumps
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Azzedine Alaia, Black lace up peep-toe pumps. This item has been tried on once inside and is in new
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
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
Alaia Python Snakeskin Pink + Black + Cream + Brown Ballet Flats Size 36 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome pair of ALAIA python ballet flats! Perfect combination of pink, brown, black and cream
$219Sale Price|46% Off
2000s ALAIA black suede pumps
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
2000s ALAIA black suede pumps shoes vintage, in very good condition heels height: 11 cm size: 38
Alaïa Black Leather Lizard Embossed Heels Size IT 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
edge of right shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. This item comes with original dust bag
Alaïa Black Leather Lizard Embossed Heels Size IT 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
edge of right shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. This item comes with original dust bag
Alaia, Black suede laser-cut boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alaia, Black suede laser-cut lace-up boots. The item is new - unworn. • CONDITION: new - unworn
$576Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA Goodyear black leather laser cut out braided brogue EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Goodyear black leather laser cut out braided brogue EU38 Reference: LNKO/A02582 Brand: Alaia
$334Sale Price|35% Off
Alaia Leopard Calf Skin Platform Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Stunning Alaia platform ankle boots. Bought for €1395, worn once for an indoor magazine shoot and
AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede curved wedge round toe ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Extra Details: Zip with ALAIA logo on the inner edge of shoe. Made in: Italy CONDITION: Condition: Very
Tan & Multicolor Alaia Leopard Print Ponyhair & Mesh Heeled Booties Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Tan, brown, and black leopard print ponyhair and mesh heeled booties by Alaia. Zip closure at
Plateform sandal in black leather and wood pattern heels Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Plateform height = 16 cm Plateform = 4,5 cm SHOE-SIZE = 39
$102Sale Price|40% Off
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather lace up platform ankle bootie EU37 Reference: TGAS/A03116 Brand
Alaïa Dark Brown Suede Ankle Boots - Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these stunning Alaïa dark brown suede ankle boots. These boots are in
$136Sale Price|35% Off
ALAIA dark green suede foldover lace up side cone heel booties EU38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA dark green suede foldover lace up side cone heel booties EU38 Reference: ECLO/A00124 Brand
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
$105Sale Price|65% Off
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA brown black zebra stripe fur leather truck sole ankle bootie EU36.5 Reference: ANWU/A00992
$82Sale Price|25% Off
ALAIA black green suede leather crossover platform high heel ankle bootie EU36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black green suede leather crossover platform high heel ankle bootie EU36 Reference: CC
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
Alaia Laser-Cut & Lace Detail Leather Ankle Boots
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Laser-Cut & Lace Detail Leather Ankle Boots Black ankle boots crafted from leather in laser
Gold leather open-toe high heels sandals Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
SHOE SIZE 38 1/2
$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
Alaïa SS22 Black Patent Sculptural Cut-Out Wedge Mules – Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Alaïa SS22 Black Patent Sculptural Cut-Out Wedge Mules – Size 38 Presented from Alaïa’s celebrated
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.