ALAIA black viscose LACE TRIM KNIT Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit dress in black viscose (87%), polyamide (8%) and polyester (5
ALAIA black viscose LACE TRIM KNIT Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit dress in black viscose (87%), polyamide (8%) and polyester (5
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
ALAIA black viscose SLEEVELESS JERSEY KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless knit dress in black viscose (100%). Features a v-neckline at the
Alaia Black Sheer Stretch Viscose Long Sleeved Mini Dress W/Flounced Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black sheer stretch viscose long sleeved mini dress with scooped neck and
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features
ALAIA black viscose STUDDED SLEEVELESS FLARED Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared studded dress in black viscose (90%), polyamide (6
ALAIA black viscose POINTELLE SLEEVELESS KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in black viscose (85%), polyester (10%) and polyamide
ALAIA black viscose blend STRIPE EMBELLISHED KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa stripe embellished bodycon dress in black viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and
ALAIA white & black viscose PYTHON-JACQUARD KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa python-jacquard knit dress in black and white viscose (70%), polyamide (15
ALAIA black viscose SLEEVELESS SHEER STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa flared knit dress in black viscose (73%), polyester (17%), silk (6%) and
ALAIA black viscose PERFORATED HEM SLEEVELESS KNIT Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in black viscose (82%), polyester (10%) and polyamide
ALAIA black white viscose HOUNDSTOOTH MERMAID MINI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia houndstooth mermaid midi dress in black and white viscose (44%), polyamide (43
ALAIA black viscose blend CREPE WEAVE SHORT SKATER Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa short skater dress in black viscose (56%) and acetate (44%). Features short
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA midnight blue viscose CUT-OUT SLEEVELESS FLARED Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia sleeveless cut out dress in midnight blue cupro (45%), viscose (35%) and
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA blue viscose FISHNET SLEEVELESS FLARED KNIT MINI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia fishnet knit dress in blue viscose (100%). Features a zigzag hemline. Opens
$800Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA petrol & purple viscose & wool COLOR BLOCK FLARED Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa long-sleeve flared color block dress in espresso brown, eggplant, forest green
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi
ALAIA coral red viscose 2023 V-BACK TAFFETA MIDI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa cocktail dress in coral red stretch taffeta viscose (60%), polyamide (33
ALAIA black viscose 2024 MOIRE JACQUARD KNIT HALTER GOWN Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa gown in black moiré-jacquard knit viscose (63%), polyester (32
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle
Alaia Blue ottanio long sleeves wool and viscose dress size it40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Capri, IT
Alaia Blue ottanio long sleeves wool and viscose dress size it40 Total lenght 91 cm Shoulder to
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
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red black viscose graphic polka dot illusion bodycon dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00235
Alaia Knit Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose knit black dress is designed to flatteringly follow
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA ivory viscose blend square neck sheer lattice knit fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
ALAIA grey viscose blend KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia vintage sleeveless V-neck dress in grey viscose, nylon, and elastane blend (assumed as tag is
ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared knit dress in raspberry viscose (100%). With crew neck and racer back. Unlined. Has
ALAIA raspberry pink viscose GATHERED KNIT Flared Dress 44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared knit dress in raspberry viscose (100%). With crew neck and racer back. Unlined. Has
ALAIA pale lilac viscose TEXTURED KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia casual dress in pale lilac viscose (70%), polyester (15%), nylon (10%) and silk (5%). Has
ALAIA cream & black viscose blend KNIT Flared Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knit pleated dress in creme and black viscose (70%), nylon (18%), polyester (7%) and elastane
ALAIA black & white viscose blend KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knit flared dress in black and white viscose (82%), polyester (10%), nylon (6%) and elastane
ALAIA light taupe viscose blend KNIT Sleeveless Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia vintage sleeveless V-neck dress in light taupe viscose, nylon, and elastane blend (assumed as
Azzedine Alaia olive viscose hooded dress, 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare olive green hooded dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1986. 'Hood' can be draped for a
ALAIA black viscose blend PERFORATED FRENCH TERRY Sleeveless Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia french terry perforated dress in black cupro (45%), viscose (35%), nylon (15%), and polyester
ALAIA mustard yellow viscose blend KNIT Long Sleeve Dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia vintage long-sleeve V-neck dress in mustard viscose, nylon, and elastane blend (assumed as
ALAIA white & beige viscose blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared embossed-knit dress in white and beige viscose (70%), nylon (18%), polyester (7%), and
ALAIA taupe viscose SLEEVELESS ZIGZAG JACQUARD KNIT Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in taupe viscose (90%) and polyester (10%). Opens with
ALAIA midnight blue viscose blend RIB KNIT Flared Dress 44
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa bell-sleeve knit dress in midnight blue viscose (95%) nylon (5%) with a square neck. Closes
ALAIA black & gold viscose LUREX SLEEVELESS MAXI Dress 38 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia sleeveless lurex maxi dress in black and gold viscose (36%), wool (34
ALAIA black viscose & wool HEART JACQUARD KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia long sleeve flared knit dress in black viscose (40%), wool (30%), nylon (28
ALAIA pale pink viscose Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa sleeveless flared dress in pale lilac viscose (75%), polyester (15%) and polyamide (10
ALAIA nude & white viscose DOT JACQUARD KNIT FLARED Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit mini skater dress in nude and white viscose (70%), polyamide (20
ALAIA black beige viscose 2016 GEOMETRIC JACQUARD FLARED Dress 42 L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia geometric jacquard jersey dress in black and beige viscose (45%), wool (25
Azzedine Alaia black knitted viscose raffia evening dress, ca. 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia; black knitted viscose raffia evening dress. Full structured skirt, button up
ALAIA Size 6 Black Red Viscose Blend Textured Sleeveless Long Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA dress comes in a black & red textured viscose blend featuring a a-line style, ruffled trim
ALAIA red viscose knit geometric lattice seam sleeveless A-line dress FR38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red viscose knit geometric lattice seam sleeveless A-line dress FR38 S Reference: KNLM/A00175
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALAIA cream viscose blend horizontal tiered knit fit flare mini dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose blend horizontal tiered knit fit flare mini dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00529
ALAIA cream viscose blend cropped sleeve bateau neck fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose blend cropped sleeve bateau neck fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00527
ALAIA red viscose knit geometric lattice seam sleeveless A-line dress FR38 S
By Peter Pilotto, Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red viscose knit geometric lattice seam sleeveless A-line dress FR38 S Brand: Alaia Designer
ALAIA powder grey viscose tiered stretch knit sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA powder grey viscose tiered stretch knit sleeveless fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
Azzedine Alaia Jersey Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia, black viscose jersey, sleeveless, long dress, having a fitted bodice, and a deep
AZZEDINE ALAIA blue viscose cap sleeved dress with snap back
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous blue dress from Alaia. Ca. 1984. Fits a US S. Made in Italy. Very good/Excellent
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Vintage Dark Green Viscose Midi Dress
Located in London, GB
Designer Fit: Dresses by Alaïa are typically designed for a slim fit. Bust: 44CM / 17. 3" Length: 98CM / 38
very rare early 80's AZZEDINE ALAIA olive viscose hooded dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare hooded dress from Alaia. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conventional look. Arms are made
new ALAIA silver lurex red stretch viscose knitted V-back midi dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA silver lurex red stretch viscose knitted V-back midi dress FR36 S AZZEDINE ALAIA New
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand
ALIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Alaia viscose knit mine dress in deep red with shoulder and halter neck straps.
Alaia Maroon viscose knit mini dress, circa 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia mini dress constructed in a Maroon viscose knit. Wide square neckline, long fitted sleeves
ALAIA pink viscose blend QUILTED LUREX Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa matelassé lurex dress in pale pink viscose (58%), polyamide (20%), polyester (17%), and
ALAIA white viscose blend BELL SLEEVE TEXTURED KNIT Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia bell-sleeve flared dress in white viscose (82%), polyester (16%), and nylon (2%). Closes with
Azzedine Alaia bronze viscose maxi shirt dress, ss 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia bronze viscose maxi shirt dress with nine button closures, pointed collar and full
Azzedine Alaia black viscose patterned lace evening dress, fw 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black patterned lace evening dress ▪ 85% Viscose, 10% Nylon, 5% Cotton ▪ Built-in
ALAIA cream viscose knit V neck sleeveless scalloped hem fit flare dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA cream viscose knit V neck sleeveless scalloped hem fit flare dress FR36 S Reference: SNKO
Alaia Black Viscose Blend Wrap Dress/Coat - M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia Black Viscose Blend Wrap Dress/Coat - M. This piece is in impeccable condition
Alaia Bodycon Red Viscose Open Ladder Stitch Throughout Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alaia bodycon red viscose open ladder stitch at seams, showing a little skin and then some. This
Alaia Vintage Black Knit Backless Halter Dress 36 4
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black viscose knit cocktail dress with cross front halter neckline. Backless
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes Composition: 87% linen 13% polyammide Italian size range 42 Dry clean only no lining inside
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Dolce & Gabbana c.2000 Halter Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana c.2000 Halter Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Dolce & Gabbana black evening gown with ruching details at bust and exposed cutout back featuring conce...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$930 / item
W 0.11 in L 16 in
Marquise Ruby Charm Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Ruby Charm Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in 18K Gold studded with marquise cut ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Ruby...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Azzedine Alaia Patterned Wool Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New Hope, PA
A cheerful combination of red, yellow, blue and beige is used for the circles and squares in the pattern of this woven wool jacket. It closes with hooks and eyes and the interior sea...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
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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