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
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
AZZEDINE ALAIA Suit Rare sz L MINT Chic Divine colour A Beauty
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
. This ALAIA suit is chic and utterly wearable. The 3 button single breast jacket has
ALAÏA Vintage 1990s Emerald Green Tailored Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa tailored two piece suit in the most beautiful emerald green colour
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
Sold|$1,700
Alaia Leather Skirt Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
One of Alaïa’s late 80's - early 90's piece in burgundy lambskin leather. Two piece suit with a
Sold|$2,155
Black wool skirt suit ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool skirt suit. Lining composition: 57% rayon, 43% acetate. Button and buttonhole closure on
Sold|$1,550
Alaia Black Velvet Skirt Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black velvet fitted skirt suit featuring a four button front blazer and
Sold|$1,436
Black wool skirt-suit AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool skirt-suit. Single breasted jacket and buttoned skirt. Shoulders pads. SIZE 38 (M)
Sold|$2,650
Azzedine Alaia Denim Lace Up Skirt Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia Denim Lace Up Skirt Suit
Vintage Alaia Burgundy Corset Skirt Suit 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia burgundy corset skirt suit with bra detail and tonal buttons. From the
Alaïa Micro Houndstooth Suit & Pleated Skirt - '80s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With the silhouettes of Greta Garbo and Arletty set as the inspiration, this Alaïa set with a
Vintage 1980s Alaia Grey Double-Breasted Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia grey, black & white cotton tiny check suit featuring a double breasted
ALAIA Black Pinstripe Short Suit Size 0
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Alaia short suit is composed of a black and white short suit. The jacket has center front
early 1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA structred and seamed suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking seamed skirt suit from Alaia dating to the 1980's. Corseted jacket with uniquely placed
1991 Alaia Black Skirt Suit Butterflies Tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Azzedine Alaia Collection autumn-Winter 1991 tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli black wool skirt suit
Alaïa Ivory Suit with Cropped Jacket S/S 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1985 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Ivory suit
AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool suit with seamed jacket & A-line skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic sculptured black wool suit from Azzedine Alaia dating to the mid 1980's. Jacket front
Sold|$1,800
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia two piece sweater and skirt set. Cropped bat wing sweater with oversized front pockets and
Sold|$1,200
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Denim Motorcycle jacket with asymmetrical zipper and exaggerated round shoulders. Matching
Sold|$1,800
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia black knit fitted high waist pencil skirt with zipper slit. Bustier top has open weave
Black wool double breasted skirt suit with cut-work and raglan sleeves Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool double breasted skirt suit with cut-work and raglan sleeves. Black satin lining. Split
Rare Azzedine Alaia-Caron Cherry denim skirt suit with lace back skirt 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia denim skirt suit with lace back skirt 1980s...Retailed at Caron Cherry in Miami the
Azzedine Alaia black sequin and beaded 3-piece pant suit, ss 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black sequin and beaded 3-piece pant suit - Fitted cardigan - High waisted flared
Azzedine Alaia black laser cut boiled wool fringed pant suit, fw 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black laser cut boiled wool fringed pant suit. Micro mini dress with flared sleeves
Sold|$3,800
Azzedine Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia black classic leather motorcycle suit in black lambskin with silver hardware. HIgh
Sold|$750
Azzedine Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New Hope, PA
A sculptural black wool suit designed by Azzedine Alaia is full of wonderful details. The seams
Sold|$1,800
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia blue and cream check hounds tooth sleeveless crop top with matching leggings.
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Alaia Black Button Front Suit Romper
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black button front dinner suit shorts romper with covered buttons and bow
Sold|$2,000
Alaia Dark Denim Pant Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Dark Denim Pant Suit
Sold|$1,400
Alaia Gold Knit Two Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia Gold and Black stretch knit knee length high waisted skirt with matching off shoulder slouchy
Sold|$2,650
Alaia Denim Lace Up Skirt Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia denim lace up skirt suit. Please inquire for additional images.
Sold|$1,100
Alaia Green Wool Pinstripe Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia woven rayon dark green pinstripe two piece suit. Corset seam detailing shape
Sold|$3,200
Alaia Boiled Wool Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia black boiled wool dress with cut out detail and fringe. Set comes with matching wool
Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit, fw 1984
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit ▪ Wide sleeves with pleated underarms ▪
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black one piece romper suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black romper suit designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1989 as seen on the runway
Sold|$2,950
Alaia High Waisted Skirt and Crop Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
Alaia High Waisted Skirt and Crop Top 100% cotton Condition: Very good, some all over wear 26
Sold|$3,472
Alaïa Draped Blazer and Pencil Skirt - ‘80s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The grey Alaïa set consists of a jacket with oversized pockets and a grey stretchable pencil skirt
Sold|$1,400
Alaia Bodysuit and Leggings Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia black knit high waisted leggings set shown with its matching black long sleeve bodysuit. So
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black White Stretch Mesh Bodysuit Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA -(Made in Italy) Black and white stretch mesh set composed of a bodysuit and a skirt. Size S
Alaia Multi-Colored Geometric Print Wool Sweater & Skirt Ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Alaia multi-colored geometric print soft brushed wool sweater and skirt ensemble. Sweater has a
Alaia maroon chenille and wool body and skirt ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia ensemble. Wool body with turtle neck and long fitted sleeves and wool fringed skirt with
ALAIA black pin stripe blazer and mini skirt set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s ALAIA black wool gabardine fitted blazer and pleated mini skirt. Size : 4/ Bust : 34"
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
Sold|$1,200
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia slinky blue cropped leggings and button up dress ensemble. Dress Measurement(s): 34" B
Sold|$4,800
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather Alaia 2pc Jacket and skirt ensemble. The skirt and jacket are paneled leather with
Alaia metallic lurex knit crop top and skater skirt evening ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia metallic lurex knit crop top and skater skirt with internal mini shorts.
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
Azzedine Alaia powder blue organza circle skirt and blouse ensemble, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia powder blue organza circle skirt and blouse ensemble Spring-Summer 1990
Azzedine Alaia red and cream cotton jersey bodysuit and fishtail skirt, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia red and cream cotton jersey 2 piece set ▪ Fitted high-rise bodysuit ▪ Fishtail
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Alaïa denim 2 piece pantsuit. Jacket features notched lapels, three zip-accented pockets at front
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Laced Up Denim Pants & Jacket Set Pant Suit 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Alaïa denim 2 piece pantsuit. Jacket features notched lapels, three zip-accented pockets at front
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 olive bodysuit and high waist shorts ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 olive bodysuit and high waist shorts ensemble
Azzedine Alaia black knitted 2-piece bra and pants ensemble, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black knitted 2-piece pant suit. Fitted bra with circular cut-out and bondage
Jacket and trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, Tati Collection France Spring Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Alaïa. Black Vichy cotton twill canvas with large houndstooth motifs. High-waisted outfit with a fitted
Azzedine Alaia blue acetate knitted high waisted shorts and bra top, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia blue acetate knitted high waisted shorts and bra top Spring-Summer 1993
Sold|$1,600
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia sea foam green ensemble with knit ruffle detail. Open neck body suit with matching weave
Sold|$957
Green short legging ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green short legging. SIZE S
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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