$4,481
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 with openwork, and of a matching short skirt.
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.
Azzedine Alaia Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Black Ensemble 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
For a set including knitwear like the runway debut (see Foundation Azzedine Alaia photos), it is paired with a cropped v-neck knit pullover top with embroidered ribbed trim around th...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
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 inch / Length: 24 inch / Sleeve: 26 inches Skirt waist: 25 inch/ Hip : 38 inch / L...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia Leather Curvy Skirt & Pointelle Logo Top Black Set c1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Azzedine Alaia designed this made-in-France black leather skirt and cotton T-shirt ensemble in the early 1990s. It includes a very soft lambskin high-waisted derriere-enhancing penci...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Corset Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Striped Bodysuit Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Striped Cold Shoulder Bodysuit Top and Mini Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size M
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Bra Crop Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Bra Crop Top and Mini Skirt 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: XS Condition: Excellent
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.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Embellished Black 3 Piece Skirt Set Size XS Alaïa Vintage black three-piece skirt set with sequin embellishments throughout.
Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots black - US 7 / EU 39 / UK 6 Limited Edition NEW
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in London, GB
During the 1980s and 1990s Mugler became an internationally recognized designer, often grouped with his friends Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa but known especially for his shapely...
Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots size US 8.5 EUR 41 UK 7.5 Limited Edition NEW
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in London, GB
During the 1980s and 1990s Mugler became an internationally recognized designer, often grouped with his friends Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa but known especially for his shapely...
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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, short jacket. Comes with tan thong cotton knit sleeveless scoop neck bodysuit and...
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Azzedine Alaia Spring 1991 2 Pieces Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The embossed leather reflects the light perfectly giving this unique set an almost shimmering aspect. A similar skirt was seen on the runway that season as well as a jacket and top i...
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 belt in black patent leather.
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 fitted, three quarter sleeve, scoop neck top and matching high rise, ruffled skirt.
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
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 S
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Green Knit Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Emerald Alaïa knit skirt set.
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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 2015 Measurements: Top (will stretch) Shoulder to shoulder 14” Waist 21” Bust 27...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Corset Bustier Top 2 Piece Set Creme Alaïa sexy bustier corset top and creme Alaïa rib knit semi-sheer midi skirt with elasticized waist.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Yellow Rib Knit Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Sexy Fitted Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Please note the skirt is size S and the bodysuit is size XS.
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 ▪ Cropped scoop-neck tank ▪ Bias-cut maxi skirt ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Made in Italy All photogr...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Bustier Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S/XS Please note the top is size XS and the skirt is size S.
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bow Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Bow Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1996 Vintage Ivory Mini Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Crochet Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Semi-Sheer Maxi Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Crochet Skirt Bodysuit and Crop Top 3 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Crochet Semi-Sheer Maxi Skirt, Bodysuit and Crop Top Ensemble 3 Piece Set Size S/M Please note the skirt is size S, the crop top is size S and the bodysuit i...
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Leather Cutout Mini Skirt & Bra Bralette Crop Top 2 Piece Set Skirt is from the Fall 1983 collection.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Bodysuit Top & Skirt Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size M Please note the bodysuit is size M and the skirt is missing the size tag.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Runway Vintage Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the bodysuit is size M and the skirt is size S Condition: very good vintage condition
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 and matching ruffle A line skirt. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition....
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black B...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Black...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size XS and Azzedine Alaia Vintage Black B...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Backless Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Black Skirt Size M and Azzedine Alaia Vintage...
Alexander McQueen Black Mesh Cut Out Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair this black mesh cut-out top with your favorite Chanel jeans for a casual yet trendy look or dress it up with a sleek Alaia skirt for a night on the town.
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 fitted, three quarter sleeve, scoop neck top and matching high rise, ruffled skirt.
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 waisted mini skirt ▪ Silk lining ▪ This design was originally produced for Spring...
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Butterfly Skirt and Crop Top Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size S/M Please note the crop top is size S and the skirt is size M.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Chenille Bodycon Purple Skirt and Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Size S/M Please note the skirt is size S and the top is size M.
Alaia Raspberry Knit Top & Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia skirt set is featured in a raspberry, maroon colored knit.
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.
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 sexy model of the famous french fashion designer, who "loves the woman's body". One e...
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 pull-on waist. Excellent clean pre-owned condition. Top is tagged size FR 40 and sk...
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.
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
It has a low set zipper at the back of the skirt. Tagged a vintage Alaia XS.
1990s Alaia Wasp Waist Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
There is a muted spot on the front and back of the skirt that my cleaners could not get out. Instead of breaking the set I have decided to include it for free and mark this item base...
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 sexy model of the famous french fashion designer, who "loves the woman's body". One e...
Early 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Zebra Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s features a striking black and white zebra print on pony hair. It’s accented with silver-tone hardware and patent leather, o...
Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning white silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a crew neck and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest and back, and waist ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Kathryn Dianos Navy Maxi Dress
By Kathryn Dianos
Located in Alford, MA
Long dress in navy wool/acrylic blend featuring a long torso with metal skate hooks laced with narrow self belt, and a large sailor collar that covers the upper arms and descends to ...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Gucci New Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 2018
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning yellow silk dress by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. It is gorgeous with asymmetrical rows of finely pleated ruffles comprising the skirt, puff 3/4 length sleeves with ties...
$4,816
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Thierry Mugler black and white rayon knitted off-shoulder evening dress, ss 1999
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
▪ Thierry Mugler evening dress ▪ Constructed from black knitted rayon ▪ Inserts of white curved lines ▪ Asymmetric off-shoulder neckline with draped cowl ▪ Floor-length skirt with...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 1999 Runway Sheer Mesh Zebra Print Slip Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 1999 Runway Sheer Mesh Zebra Print Slip Evening Dress Gown Size M FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Courreges Color Block Dress 1970s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy and off white color block silk blend dress from Courreges. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a small stand up collar. It has an off white yoke pointed in the front...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Pinstripe G Buckle Wrap Skirt IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1997 collection under Tom Ford, this navy pinstripe wrap skirt features an asymmetrical waistline and glossy patent leather trim. Finished with a silver-tone...
Christian Dior by Galliano Gun Metal Grey Silver pointed Crocodile Kitten Heels
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano Kitten Heels featuring riveted Dior Buckles, crocodile texture leather and 3” Kitten Heels. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 36.5 Heel Height; 2.5” i...
I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Black Lace Leather Trim Sleeveless Top IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection under Tom Ford, this sleeveless top features a sheer black mesh base intricately embroidered with swirling floral ribbon appliqués. The high-...
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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