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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 AZZEDINE ALAIA black halterneck mini dress with scalloped trim
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
spring of 1992. A striped longer version with the same bodice was featured on the runway. French size XS
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black pointelle knit skirt with spiral seams & flounced hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
dating to spring of 1992. Best fits a size XS or S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): waist 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
Valentino Garavani Bag In Purple Alligator
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Golden jewelry. Zip closure. The interior is in golden leather. Serial number: BSXAB912T In very good condition. Slight wear and tear on one of the flowers and on the border along th...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal stitching throughout and cutout at back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-cen...
Versace F/W 2011 Runway Mink Fur and Leather Belted Knee-Length Red Jacket Coat
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Mink Fur and Leather Belted Knee-Length Red Jacket Coat IT 42 Versace mink fur and leather knee-length red coat featuring floral pattern throughout, stand collar with dual b...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
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...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford White Cotton Tie Front Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yves Saint Laurent white creme cotton button tie front blouse designed by Tom Ford era. Size: Medium Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ blouse length: 27 inches **** This Garment h...
Pagano Porto Cervo Women's Reversible Zybeline Fur Jacket, Size S
By Pagano Porto Cervo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning piece by Pagano, Porto Cervo Fur jacket Russian zybeline, 4 top Reversible Turtledove color Two pockets Weight gr. 500 only (17 oz) Total length cm 50 (19.6 inches) Original...
$4,390
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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-Summer 1991
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
Judith Leiber Small Red Alligator Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber Small Red Alligator Handbag in excellent condition. Red alligator leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and a top glass gemstone closure. Red satin inte...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Black Lace Dentelle Corset - Bustier circa 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime Black lace Lingerie style corset by John Galliano for Christian Dior. (Circa 2006) The garment is crafted from a stretchy, Black finely decorated lace with complementing she...
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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