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1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

The dense stretch knit and precise panel construction are characteristic of Alaia's designs from this period. Size XS. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 30", waist 24...

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988
Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988

Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This corseted, woollen dress with double breasted closure and wide lapels fuses masculine and feminine dress codes into a garment characteristic of Alaïa's commanding signature"

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1980s Alaia Vintage

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki bodysuit and matching skirt - RUNWAY
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki bodysuit and matching skirt - RUNWAY

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki bodysuit and matching skirt - RUNWAY

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A great example of Azzedine Alaia’s early 1990's body-conscious pieces. No size indicated but this is best for a S or M.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Vintage Alaïa Black Halter Bodysuit & Fishtail Knit Skirt Set
Vintage Alaïa Black Halter Bodysuit & Fishtail Knit Skirt Set

Vintage Alaïa Black Halter Bodysuit & Fishtail Knit Skirt Set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CACHAN, FR

Rare vintage Alaïa Paris two-piece set composed of a sculpting black halter bodysuit and matching fishtail knit skirt, crafted in the maison’s iconic textured acetate knit.

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1990s Alaia Vintage

Alaïa Grey Denim Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip- 1980s
Alaïa Grey Denim Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip- 1980s

Alaïa Grey Denim Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip- 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

A grey denim pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to circa 1986. Made in France from 100% cotton.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Austin, TX

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Stretch Dress with Sheer Sides Long Sleeve knit Condition: very good, alaia label missing Bust : 30.25", Waist: 19.75", Hips: 25", Length: 34.75" Size XS

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia
Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia

Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt Alaia

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Oversize rayon knit jacket and skirt. Jacket fabric composition: 82% rayon, 12% nylon. Skirt fabric composition: 56% rayon, 37% wool, 4% polyamide, 3% spandex. The skirt has been ma...

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Spring/ Summer 1990s White Cotton Shirt
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Spring/ Summer 1990s White Cotton Shirt

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Spring/ Summer 1990s White Cotton Shirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

A timeless and versatile piece that reflects Alaïa’s signature balance of tailoring, functionality, and femininity.

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the runway.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black racer back dress
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black racer back dress

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black racer back dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black racker back dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. Size S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 31-32". empire waist 27-28", hips 36" and ...

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress
Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress

Alaia Vintage 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia 1990's Black Contour Bodycon Dress. Features off shoulder neckline, long sleeves, rainbow crochet neckline and hem, concealed back zipper and mini length.

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa Khaki Front Pleated Trousers from the 1980s
Azzedine Alaïa Khaki Front Pleated Trousers from the 1980s

Azzedine Alaïa Khaki Front Pleated Trousers from the 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

Khaki green trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1980s. Made in France from a cotton and rayon blend.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Rib Knit Yellow Fitted Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress S Alaïa long sleeve mustard yellow dress with rib knit collar and trim.

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1990s Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality.

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

Vintage ALAIA Green Knit Top and Skirt Set
Vintage ALAIA Green Knit Top and Skirt Set

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...

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black ribbed knit dress from Azzedine Alaia’s 1988 fall collection, shown on the runway.

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1980s Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989

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1980s Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991
Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991

Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit ▪ Skin tight ▪ High v-neck ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Concealed zipper at centre-back ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1991

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991
Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991

Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit, ss 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia indigo blue denim playsuit ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ High waisted mini shorts ▪ Built-in padded bra ▪ Brass buckles ▪ FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Spring-Summer 1991

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare 1984 Azzedine Alaia hooded dress in darkest brown stretch viscose jersey fabric.

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1980s Italian Alaia Vintage

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with ruffled hemline

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer skirt with decorative diamond embroidered hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's, Dress is la...

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Late 20th Century Italian Alaia Vintage

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1990 runway skirt by Azzedine Alaia sits high at the waist with a structured waistband and soft volume through the body.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa black chenille runway dress, 1989. A rare and striking piece seen on Alaïa’s 1989 runway, this dress is cut in a sleek black body with sheer chenille panels strategi...

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1980s Italian Alaia Vintage

Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA
Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA

Long black rayon skirt with cut-work ALAIA

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long black rayon skirt with cut-work. Fabric composition: 85% rayon, 8% elastane, 7% polyester. SIZE S on tag ( but can fit also M)

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black flared sleeveless RUNWAY dress
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black flared sleeveless RUNWAY dress

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black flared sleeveless RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1990's jet black runway dress by Azzedine Alaia is cut close through the body with a clean, sculpted fit that follows the torso and hips.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt
Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt

Alaia Vintage 1992 Runway Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Vintage Alaia 1992 black lace up mini skirt. Features black denim, lace up detail and mini length.

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1990s Tunisian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa 1980s Black Cropped Wrap Jacket in Excellent Condition
Azzedine Alaïa 1980s Black Cropped Wrap Jacket in Excellent Condition

Azzedine Alaïa 1980s Black Cropped Wrap Jacket in Excellent Condition

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

A black wrap cardigan by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1980s. Featuring full-length sleeves and a wrap front that fastens with a belt threaded through a side opening.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality.

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed mini dress with full skirt
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed mini dress with full skirt

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black seamed mini dress with full skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

The combination of close-fitting upper body and generous skirt gives the dress the sculpted, feminine shape typical of Alaia’s pieces from the early 1990's. Size XS.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988
Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988

Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Autumn / Winter 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Rare black double breasted jumpsuit with wide leg and cinched waist - Worn by Naomi Cambell in ...

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress
90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress

90s ALAIA Salmon pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s ALAIA pink diamond harlequin print viscose dress. fit size 2/4 B: 30" -34” W:24"-27” H: 30"-34” Length: 47"

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Late 20th Century French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M

Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of medium wash denim high waisted jeans by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1986 spring summer runway collection.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

Fully lined, it reflects Alaïa’s signature approach to architectural tailoring and feminine proportions.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized black open knit RUNWAY tunic top
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized black open knit RUNWAY tunic top

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized black open knit RUNWAY tunic top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black Azzedine Alaia runway top from 1992, made from a lightweight, sheer viscose knit with a small, irregular geometric pattern throughout.

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1990s Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress Condition: good vintage condition, size tag has been removed, tiny pull which is not noticeable when worn.

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1980s Alaia Vintage

1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip
1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip

1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This skirt was created as part of Azzedine Alaia's Spring 1986 collection and is one of the most memorable collections of his career.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa vintage black bodycon dress from the mid 1980s
Azzedine Alaïa vintage black bodycon dress from the mid 1980s

Azzedine Alaïa vintage black bodycon dress from the mid 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in PARIS, FR

A vintage black bodycon dress by Azzedine Alaïa from the mid-1980s. Made from lightweight, semi-sheer, and stretchable knit, the design features a slim, mid-length silhouette that co...

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue crocheted knit dress with flounced sleeves
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue crocheted knit dress with flounced sleeves

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue crocheted knit dress with flounced sleeves

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Blue Azzedine Alaia dress in a finely textured heathered knit with subtle pink tones running through the blue.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa
Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa

Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer AlaÏa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Double-breasted Pied de poule pattern blazer. No fabric tag but main fabric is wool and rayon lining. SIZE M

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1990s European Alaia Vintage

Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless RUNWAY dress with scalloped edges
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless RUNWAY dress with scalloped edges

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless RUNWAY dress with scalloped edges

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaia black fitted dress from 1993, made in a dense knit fabric with substantial stretch and support.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa
Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa

Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work Alaïa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black knit pencil skirt with cut-work. Knit composition: 90% wool, 5% stretch, 5% nylon. SIZE S on tag but fit M

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout.

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1990s Alaia Vintage

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983.

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1980s Italian Alaia Vintage

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A classic late-1980's Alaia shape—elegant, direct, and unmistakably from one of his most celebrated runway seasons.

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Late 20th Century Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Sexy Fitted Dress Size XS All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turned to Azzedine ...

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1990s Alaia Vintage

1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows
1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows

1992 Azzedine Alaia silk runway scarf with masks and bows

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare sheer silk scarf with masks and bows designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1992. Scarf measures 32" square.

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1990s French Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Cutout Wrap Top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Alaïa top with abstract print throughout, surplice neck and buckle closure at waist.

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1990s Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993
Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993

Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia ▪ Cream perforated boiled wool with blue and coral stripes ▪ Fringed trim ▪ High rise ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

Grey wool jersey dress with zip opening AlaÏa
Grey wool jersey dress with zip opening AlaÏa

Grey wool jersey dress with zip opening AlaÏa

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey wool jersey dress with zip opening

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with diamond trim

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black sleeveless dress by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's. The fit is cut close to the body with subtle scalloped trim along the neckline and arm openings.

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Late 20th Century Italian Alaia Vintage

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989
Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Fall/Winter 1989 collection, Look 16, this long burnt-orange ribbed knit dress exemplifies the sculptural sensuality that defined the designer’s aesthetic.

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1980s French Alaia Vintage

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress
1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

1996 AZZEDINE ALAIA black beaded and micro sequined dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996. Dress is labeled a size S.

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1990s Italian Alaia Vintage

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Alaia Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary alaia vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a alaia vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Alaia Vintage?

The price for a alaia vintage starts at $89 and tops out at $42,000, and on average, selling for $1,400.

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.