Alaïa set Spring 2022
$4,571
Alaïa set Spring 2022
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Set composed of a suit-style short-sleeved jacket/top made of black python
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Alaia Skirt And Top Set
Alaiä 80s Leather Bomber and Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This black Alaïa leather set features a fitted jacket and matching skirt, designed in the 80s
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Vintage ALAIA Green Knit Top and Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s ALAIA green viscose knit top and skirt set. Size: small - medium / 4/6 Top measurement Bust: 36
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
AzzedineAlaia 1986 Black Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
bodycon skirt from the iconic 1986 Alaia Paris brass-zipper collection. For a set including knitwear like
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1980s French Skirt Suits
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Striped Bodysuit Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Striped Cold Shoulder Bodysuit Top and Mini Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Crochet Skirt Bodysuit Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Semi-Sheer Maxi Skirt and Bodysuit Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Alaia Black Knit Ruffle Cardigan And Fan Circle Skirt Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer an Alaia knit ruffle cardigan and circle skirt set. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set Size XS Alaïa Vintage
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
AzzedineAlaia c1990 Bodycon Black Leather Curvy Skirt & PointelleLogo Tshirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
scoop-neck top. The lined skirt is characteristically curvy Alaia with its four angled seams that meet
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots black - US 7 / EU 39 / UK 6 Limited Edition NEW
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
: True to size MEASUREMENTS: Heel Height: 4.5 cm / 1.77 in Top of Heel to Ankle Shaft (front): 21.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes
Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots size US 8.5 EUR 41 UK 7.5 Limited Edition NEW
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
. Fit: True to size MEASUREMENTS: Heel Height: 4.5 cm / 1.77 in Top of Heel to Ankle Shaft (front
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Vintage Alaia Beige Tan Linen Knit 5 Piece Bodysuit & Skirt Suit Set SZ XS S M
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Size: Jacket: S; Skirt, Bra: XS; Bodys
Vintage Alaia Beige Tan Linen Knit 5 Piece Bodysuit & Skirt Suit Set SZ XS S M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
5-piece Alaia collector's item. A beige stretch linen knit skirt suit. Mini pencil skirt and fitted
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Azzedine Alaia Spring 1991 2 Pieces Set
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Azzedine Alaia Spring 1991 2 Pieces Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible and very rare Azzedine Alaia 2 pieces set in sting ray embossed leather from Spring
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1990s Jackets
Alaia Raspberry Knit Top & Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia skirt set is featured in a raspberry, maroon colored knit. Top has a v-neckline and skirt has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flare Skirts
Alaïa Set Composed of a Top and a Flared Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa -(Made in Italy) Set composed of a top and a flared skirt, knitted in black and white, with a
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2010s Italian Skirt Suits
ALAIA Size M Black Mesh Knit Scoop Neck Ruffle Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA skirt set in a creamy beige stripe textured viscose cotton mesh stretch knit includes a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirt Suits
80s ALAIA gold metallic knit top and skirt set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic ALAIA sweater knit top and fitted pencil ensemble skirt. Marked XS fit size 0/2/4
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
S/S 1991 Alaia Mini Skirt and Top set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1991 Alaia green set polka dot viscose, cotton, polyamide, elastane condition: Excellent size
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Green Knit Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Emerald Alaïa knit skirt set
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia metallic knitted crop top and skater skirt set, ss 2015
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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Azzedine Alaia metallic knitted crop top and skater skirt set, ss 2015
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia metallic knitted crop top and skater skirt with built-in mini shorts. Spring-Summer
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Corset Bustier Top 2 Piece Set Creme Alaïa sexy bustier
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Azzedine Alaia Vintage Yellow Rib Knit Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
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Azzedine Alaia metallic silver lurex crop top and maxi skirt set, fw 2001
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia 2-piece ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Constructed from metallic silver lurex knit ▪
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Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
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Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bow Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bow Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Ivory Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Crochet Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Semi-Sheer Maxi Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Crochet Skirt Bodysuit and Crop Top 3 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Semi-Sheer Maxi Skirt, Bodysuit and Crop Top Ensemble 3 Piece Set
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set Skirt is from the
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Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size M Please
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Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
ALAIA Size S White Textured Knit Sleeveless Top & Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA ensemble comes in a stretch cotton textured mesh knit and includes a sleeveless boat neck top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shirts
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Backless Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine
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Alexander McQueen Black Mesh Cut Out Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
it up with a sleek Alaia skirt for a night on the town. Its versatility makes it a must-have
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ALAIA Size M Cream Mesh Knit Scoop Neck Ruffle Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA skirt set in a creamy beige stripe textured viscose cotton mesh stretch knit includes a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirt Suits
Azzedine Alaia red suede wrap top and mini skirt set, c. 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia red suede two-piece set ▪ Cropped bustier vest with wrap buckle fastening ▪ High
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S/M Please
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Bodycon Purple Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Size S/M
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Alaia Navy Velour 2pc Perforated Skirt and Peplum Top Set - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Navy Velour 2pc Perforated Skirt and Peplum Top Set. Full circle skirt with cut out hem
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2010s French Skirt Suits
Azzedine Alaïa two pièce top and mini-skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Two pieces black set with spaghetti strap tank top and a bucket mini skirt, one of the basic and
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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits
Alaia Black and White Knit Jersey Peplum Top and Flare Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Azzedine Alaia black and white knit jersey peplum top and flare skirt. Centre back zipper, elastic
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Azzedine Alaïa Stretch-Knit Flare Mini Dress and Cardigan
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa brown tonal stretch-knit fit-flare dress and cardigan set. Features contrast dark
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Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
skirt is unlined and the top is interlined in a nude lingerie weight stretch jersey. It has a low set
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1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
of the skirt that my cleaners could not get out. Instead of breaking the set I have decided to
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By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Two pieces black set with spaghetti strap tank top and a bucket mini skirt, one of the basic and
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20th Century French Skirt Suits
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Alaia Skirt And Top Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia skirt and top set you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Green and more. Finding the perfect alaia skirt and top set may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site.
How Much is a Alaia Skirt And Top Set?
Prices for a alaia skirt and top set can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $2,000.
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.”
Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.
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Clothes are part of an individual’s identity. Personal style is a creative form of self-expression that can make a person feel comfortable and confident. From bell-bottoms and oversize tie-dye dresses to denim jackets and leather pants, the fashion world has changed greatly over the years. Still, many looks never go out of style, and certain vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles can prove just as timeless.
Think of heavy, warm sweaters: They immediately evoke a specific sensation of cold, winter mornings, hands cupped around a steaming mug of coffee or tea as fog rolls idly across the Irish moors. The design of Aran wool sweaters dates back generations, yet they remain in vogue today.
Then there are iconic fabrics, such as gingham. Originating in Asia, this fabric is known for its overlapping stripes. It was first imported to Europe in the 17th century and then was woven in 18th-century England — Manchester, specifically — where it was given the checked pattern with which it is associated today. It’s an enduringly popular choice for all types of ensembles, from vintage swimwear and rompers to three-piece suits.
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Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Azzedine 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.