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Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides
Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides

Christian Dior Dway Navy Blue & Pink Printed Canvas Slides

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

classic Chanel tweed jacket, or tailored Alaïa shorts. Complete the look with a statement handbag from

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988
Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988

Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring / Summer 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Cropped

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts
2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts

2000's AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with ruffles & hidden shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black mini skirt with ruffled, open-work pointelle knit tiers and hidden shorts from Azzedine Alaia

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ruffled Skirts

Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991

Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring

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1990s Italian Twin Sets

New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set
New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set

New Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Mini Skort Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

New with Tags Azzedine Alaia Embellished White Shorts and Bra Top 2 Piece Set All Eyes on Alaïa

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21st Century and Contemporary Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Tailored Shorts
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Tailored Shorts

1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Tailored Shorts

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Size: 38 (France) - 6 (US) / 10 (UK)

1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Tailored Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Alaia Black Cotton Shorts. These very cute shorts by Azzedine Alaia date back from the 1990

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1990s French Shorts

Alaia Black Bodysuit Tank and Shorts Set
Alaia Black Bodysuit Tank and Shorts Set

Alaia Black Bodysuit Tank and Shorts Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Whether worn as separates or as the full ensemble, this Alaia black knit bodysuit halter tank and

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Late 20th Century Trouser Pant Suits

Gorgeous Azzedine Alaia Black 2pc Jacket & Shorts
Gorgeous Azzedine Alaia Black 2pc Jacket & Shorts

Gorgeous Azzedine Alaia Black 2pc Jacket & Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* The jacket has two pockets & closes with a single button. * The shorts have zipper side

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Late 20th Century Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia Python Snakeskin Leather Red Shorts
Azzedine Alaia Python Snakeskin Leather Red Shorts

Azzedine Alaia Python Snakeskin Leather Red Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Python Snakeskin Leather Red Shorts FR 38 Retail $5,700 Condition: Flawless Like

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21st Century and Contemporary Shorts

Alaia Faux Fur Bike Short

Alaia Faux Fur Bike Short

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black faux fur stretch knit bike shorts.

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1990s French Hot Pants

Alaia Brown Knit Shorts Ensemble
Alaia Brown Knit Shorts Ensemble

Alaia Brown Knit Shorts Ensemble

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia brown knit ensemble featuring a short sleeve ribbed top with button front

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Alaia Mini Shorts Romper 1990s
Alaia Mini Shorts Romper 1990s

Alaia Mini Shorts Romper 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black knit mini shorts romper. This piece features graphic seaming lines and

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20th Century French Jumpsuits

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's
Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

Alaia Black Shorts Ensemble 1980's

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and pleated shorts ensemble. Circa, 1980's. Please inquire for

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Alaia Red & Pink New Tati Print Shorts Ensemble
Alaia Red & Pink New Tati Print Shorts Ensemble

Alaia Red & Pink New Tati Print Shorts Ensemble

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an Alaia red and pink crop top and shorts ensemble

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21st Century and Contemporary French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

ALAIA Size 8 Olive Khaki PLeated High Rise Shorts
ALAIA Size 8 Olive Khaki PLeated High Rise Shorts

ALAIA Size 8 Olive Khaki PLeated High Rise Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1980's ALAIA high rise short shorts come in silk blend twill with a pleated front and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirts

Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex corset and shorts, ss 1990
Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex corset and shorts, ss 1990

Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex corset and shorts, ss 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia black rayon spandex bustier corset top and high waisted hot pants. Can be worn

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990
Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990

Azzedine Alaia olive cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble, ss 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia olive and cream cotton spandex bra and mini shorts ensemble. Spring-Summer 1990

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia grey cotton cropped blazer and mini shorts set, ss 1988
Azzedine Alaia grey cotton cropped blazer and mini shorts set, ss 1988

Azzedine Alaia grey cotton cropped blazer and mini shorts set, ss 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Introducing an iconic Azzedine Alaia suit from the spring-summer 1988 collection. This suit

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA mini dress with ruffled hemline
AZZEDINE ALAIA mini dress with ruffled hemline

AZZEDINE ALAIA mini dress with ruffled hemline

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very sexy, ultra mini with gorgeous ruffled hemline by Alaia. Built in shorts for modesty. Labeled

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992
Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992

Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Alaïa runway sheer animal lace and velvet bodysuit is not sold with the mini shorts but will be

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1990s Italian Shorts

Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' mini shorts, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' mini shorts, ss 1991

Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tati' mini shorts, ss 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia navy blue houndstooth 'Tat' mini shorts with lace up fastening at rear. Spring

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1990s Italian Shorts

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings
Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia Lace Panel Leggings.New without tag.Size 42 Fr or M/L US.Fabric contents:83

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bermuda Shorts

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA dark brown deerskin suede jacket and fringed shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This very rare Azzedine Alaïa ensemble from the late 1980's is made in deep brown deerskin suede

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

AZZEDINE ALAIA pale pistachio crocheted knit mini dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA pale pistachio crocheted knit mini dress

AZZEDINE ALAIA pale pistachio crocheted knit mini dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Pale pistachio green crocheted knit mini dress with built in shorts from Azzedine Alaia dating to

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20th Century French Day Dresses

A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts
A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts

A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa high-rise gray wool shorts. Functional side pockets and back flap pocket

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1980s Shorts

1980s Rare Alaia Black Hot Pants
1980s Rare Alaia Black Hot Pants

1980s Rare Alaia Black Hot Pants

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

Crazy collectible, hard to find Alaia 1980s hot pants! You just know girls like Naomi Campbell wore

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1980s Shorts

Azzedine Alaia Eyelet Asymmetrical Silk Skirt
Azzedine Alaia Eyelet Asymmetrical Silk Skirt

Azzedine Alaia Eyelet Asymmetrical Silk Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

, UK 12 but we believe to be (UK 6/8, US 2/4, FR 34/36, IT 38/40) Comes with: Alaia shorts to be worn

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Fall 1990 Azzedine Alaia Men's Suiting Jacket & Shorts Suit
Fall 1990 Azzedine Alaia Men's Suiting Jacket & Shorts Suit

Fall 1990 Azzedine Alaia Men's Suiting Jacket & Shorts Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is an amazing vintage Azzedine Alaia "city" suit that has that high end, minimalist

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991
Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991

Alaia Tati Bra Top and Short Shorts. Summer 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Alaia Tati black and white gingham Tati ensemble. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to

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Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top
Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top

Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Rockwood, ON

the photos to view. The top is tagged a vintage Alaia xs and the shorts a small Bra Top Bust: 15

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Alaia Shorts For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of alaia shorts for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black alaia shorts and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Alaia Shorts?

The prices for alaia shorts start at $165 and top out at $8,882 with these items, on average, selling for $1,791.

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.”

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  • 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.