Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece.
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit RUNWAY tunic top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet back, open knit tunic designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1992. Labeled a size M.
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit.
Azzedine Alaia Red Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Red skirt suit by Azzedine Alaia from the Spring/Summer 1992 collection. The skirt suit features a form fitting silhouette and has a butterfly printed silk lining to the jacket.
AZZEDINE ALAIA teal scalloped laser cut leather belt
Located in Oakland, CA
Teal scalloped leather laser cut belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Size 75. Made in France.
Alaïa bag Spring 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Openwork white leather bag with silvery metal elements. 1992 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection.
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black crochet knit maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black crochet knit maxi dress
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage S/S 1992 Runway Coral Corset Jacket Documented
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic documented vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring Summer 1992 runway corset jacket in the most beautiful rare coral colour!
Rare Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1992 Black Corset Bustier Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a true gem: the corseted jacket from Alaia's Spring/Summer 1992 collection. Initially worn by Christy Turlington and featured in L’Officiel Magazine, it later graced the ...
Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia maxi dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1992 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from a form-fitting cotton-nylon knitted jersey with vertical stripes in ivory and cream ▪ The ...
S/S 1992 Red & Ivory Graphic Houndstooth Knit Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this bodysuit exemplifies the designer’s mastery of form-fitting knitwear and graphic pattern.
Alaïa Crochet Knit Dress, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Vibrant 1992 Alaïa red viscose knit dress with semi sheer crochet-work detail. Unlined, this piece nips in at the waist, features a V-neckline and has hidden snap closure shorts unde...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Part of the look 62 of the Alaïa 1992 Spring-Summer collection (see picture 3), these black mini shorts are made from Azzedine's signature stretch-knit which beautifully sculpts your...
Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Made from one of his signature stretch knits, these Alaia’s iconic Spring-Summer 1992 collection leggings are "new with tag".
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA striped tunic sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Peach and tan striped tunic sweater designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring 1992 as seen on the runway.
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black structred and seamed suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking black seamed skirt suit from Alaia dating to spring of 1992. Corseted jacket with uniquely placed breast pockets.
Azzedine Alaia teal scalloped laser cut leather runway belt, 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Teal scalloped leather laser cut belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Size 75. Made in France.
1992 Azzedine Alaia documented black dress with sheer asymmetrical hemline
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black viscose dress with sheer asymmetrical hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1992. Labeled a size 'M', although this will also fit a size S.
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black halterneck mini dress with scalloped trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, mini dress with halter neckline and scalloped trim designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1992. A striped longer version with the same bodice was featured on the r...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with spiral seams & flounced hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, pointelle-knit skirt with spiral seams and flounced hem designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1992. Best fits a size XS or S.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black laser cut belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black scalloped leather laser cut belt from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Size 65. Made in France.
Alaia Laser Cut Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Unworn Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 red scalloped laser cut leather corset belt and gunmetal hardware.
Alaia Laser Cut Leather Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Unworn Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 white scalloped laser cut leather corset belt and gunmetal hardware.
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1992 Off Shoulder Striped Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1992 - Same pattern seen on the runway, on Christy Turlington and on Fran Fine in The Nanny Beige & white striped off shoulder knit bodysuit Off sho...
Vintage 1992 Azzedine Alaia Black & White Stripe Knit High-Waist Hourglass Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic black and white striped knit skirt from Azzedine Alaia's 1992 Spring-Summer collection. In the 1980's when most of the fashion world was embracing sharp shouldered power dress...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black navy corset suit with eyelet trim and bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare navy blue suit with corset and eyelet trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring/summer of 1992. Suit fits a US size 2.
AZZEDINE ALAIA magenta dress with sheer asymmetrical hemline
Located in Oakland, CA
Vivid magenta viscose dress with asymmetrical hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1992. Labeled a size 'S', although this will also fit a size XS.
Rare Spring 1992 Museum Held Azzedine Alaia Striped Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Even in 1992 Azzedine Alaia was a pricey proposition - Elle reported that year that his collection was "extraordinarily pricey with cardigans run around $1,400 and dresses between $2...
1992 Azzedine Alaia Documented Black & White Knit Off-Shoulder Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic black and white patterned knit dress from Azzedine Alaia's 1992 Spring collection. In the 1980's when most of the fashion world was embracing sharp shouldered power dressing a...
$6,385
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
$726
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-12
1980’s Napa Leather & Mink Fur Collar Oversized Vintage Black boxy Bomber Jacket
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Chic 1980’s Black leather Jacket with detachable plush, shiny Mink Fur Collar, featuring long sleeves, buttons at the front and velvet lined slouchy hip pockets. The jacket is line...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Dolce & Gabbana black jersey dress, likely dating to the mid-1990s. A sleek and sophisticated take on the classic little black dress, this Italian-made pi...
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s VIVIENNE TAM black and red beaded semi sheer midi dress and matching slip! Features thousands of hand-sewn red and black seed beads and rhinestones with an A...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4/6
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Black and White Stripe Knit Halter Summer Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Black and White Knit Stripe Nautical Halter body con maxi dress. Perfect vacation dress. Fit 4/6 Bust: 34 inch/ Waist: 26 inch stretch 32 inch / Hip: 34 inch stretch to 38 in...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 1993 Documented Black Perforated Boiled Wool Pants Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a truly important and documented piece of fashion history by AZZEDINE ALAÏA from his Fall 1993 collection: the black perforated boiled wool-blend pants with fringed fini...
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
Alexander McQueen black silk and rayon jersey evening dress, fw 2001
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Autumn-Winter 2001
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS / Small
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
$695Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Small
Sexy Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Leather High Waisted Black Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sexy vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL ‘Rive Gauche' black leather skirt!!! High-waisted pencil style, with pockets at both sides of waist. Slight slit up middle front makes ...
$122
Vintage Mink Hat
Located in London, GB
A cute and warm mink hat, good for the cold weather. In a lovely light brown colour , the hat has an inner circumference of 22''.
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Black Sheer Lace Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Wales, PA
A quintessential piece of 1990s Dolce & Gabbana — this floor-length gown embodies the house’s signature sensuality from their most celebrated era. Constructed from stretch black Chan...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
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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