Alaia White Laser Cut Pleated Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia white laser-cut fancy knit dress
Alaia White Laser Cut Pleated Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia white laser-cut fancy knit dress
Black and white knit jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white knit jacquard dress. Knit composition: 40% wool, 35% rayon, 20% nylon, 5% polyester
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. No fabric composition tag but it's a sort of velvet knit, very soft
Black and white jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white jacquard dress. Main fabric composition: 75% rayon, 15% polyester, 2% elastane
Alaïa Spring/Summer 2019 White Ribbed Knit Fit & Flare Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined and sculptural creation from Azzedine Alaïa, this elegant white ribbed knit dress from
$528Sale Price|29% Off
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece
1980s Alaïa Crochet Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A late 1980’s Alaïa white cotton crochet fitted stretch dress, the princess-line front panelled
Alaïa Paris Sculptural White Laser-Cut Ruffle Mini Dress FR 38 Circa 2010s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined and sculptural Alaïa Paris mini dress showcasing the legendary couturier’s mastery of
White Alaia Ruffle-Trimmed Sleeveless Dress Size FR 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
White ruffle-trimmed sleeveless dress by Alaia. V-neck. Drawstring at waist. Front closure. 34
Red and white jacquard knit dress Alaïa Paris
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and white jacquard knit dress with opening ( see-through) Zip on the side. Fabric composition
White Alaia Long Sleeve Mini Dress Size FR 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
White cotton long sleeve mini dress by Alaia. Crew neck. Pleating at skirt. Button closures at
Alaia Black & White Knit Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic, super flattering Alaia skater dress - bought for £2500 and unworn. Perhaps one of the
$1,895
Size: fits a XS or S
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA off-white linen dress with elasticized waist & cut out back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A very rare off-white linen dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring 1985. This dress is
2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA White Rayon Blend V Neck Ribbed Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Tagged Size S 2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA White Rayon Blend V Neck Ribbed Dress
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 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
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Sexy Fitted Dress Size XS All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half
ALAIA white cotton 2022 LEOPARD BELTED POPLIN MINI Dress 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa dress in white poplin cotton (100%) is elevated with a bold black and
Off-white and gold lurex sleeveless jacquard pleated cocktail dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white and gold lurex sleeveless jacquard pleated dress. Fabric composition: 56% wool, 15% nylon
Azzedine Alaia black white polka dot sleeveless flare babydoll mini dress FR 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Azzedine Alaia sleeveless flared dress in black with white polka dot print Fitted upper which
Black knit with white stripes jacquard ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit with white stripes jacquard. No fabric tag but it's probably rayon mixed with elastane
ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00105
Alaia White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia White Dress
Alaïa Pierre Mantoux for Alaïa White Bodycon Mini Dress Size S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Pierre Mantoux for Alaïa White Synthetic Dress
Alaïa Long Black and White Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa- (Made in Italy) Long black and white knitted dress. Size 40. Additional information
Alaia Iconic White and Black Short Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaia flared dress featuring a white and black geometric pattern, a scalloped neck, an invisible
Azzedine Alaïa White Knit Mesh Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This dress represents the elegance and simplicity of the house of Alaïa. Fabric: 70% viscose, 15
Alaïa White Zig Zag Trim Mini Dress Size XXL
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
. Details White Viscose Dress Mini Long sleeves Round neck Stretchy Zig
White Backless Alaia Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
White Backless Alaia Dress
ALAIA white cotton summer dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic ALAIA cotton dress with drawstring waist and buble hem. Marked size: 38 Fit size 2/4/6 Bust
Alaia Off White Linen Dress With Back Cutout
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black linen knit dress featuring
AZZEDINE ALAIA white cotton poplin mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Crisp white shirt dress with slits at sides from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 38. Can be
Alaia white textured cotton mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia white textured cotton summer frock! This dress is down in a beautiful cotton with a
Alaïa White Cut-Out Pattern Mini Dress Size XXL
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
White Viscose Dress Mini Mid sleeves Stretchy Round neck Zig-zag trim Made in Italy
Alaïa White Textured Mini Sleeveless Dress Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
pleats on this used Alaïa designer resale item. Details White Viscose Dress Mini Sleeveless
Alaïa White Lace Pattern Knit Dress Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Alaïa designer
Azzedine Alaïa White Lace Pattern Knit Dress Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Azzedine Alaïa
Azzedine Alaïa White Cut-Out Hem Dress Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
area on this used Azzedine Alaïa designer resale item. Details White Viscose Knit
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back Dress White Alaïa sleeveless textured bodycon dress featuring
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back Dress White Alaïa sleeveless textured bodycon dress featuring
White cotton dress with red threads see-through embroideries ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton dress with red threads embroideries and button in the front. Plastic button ( looks
Azzedine Alaia white bodycon dress, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia bodycon dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1993 ▪ Constructed from white jersey comprising
Alaia Black and White Thick Knit Dress with Flare Skirt - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Alaia sleeveless black and white dress is a thick knit and has a very flare skirt. The dress
ALAIA white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared embossed-knit dress in cream and white wool (43%). viscose (37%), nylon (10
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
Azzedine Alaïa Off-White and Beige Mini Sleeveless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Charming mini dress from the house of Alaïa. Crafted in natural color tones wool mix, it has an A
ALAIA white cotton FLARED JACQUARD Sleeveless Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared jacquard dress in white cotton (47%), nylon (32%), viscose
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
through Alaïa’s bold, body-conscious lens. The dress is constructed from alternating black and white knit
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 black & white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa knit A-line dress in black wool (50%), viscose (30%), polyester (13%), nylon (5%), and
Black and white sleeveless knit dress AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white sleeveless knit dress. SIZE 36 (S)
Azzedine Alaia Dress White Perforated Detail Small Car Wash Hem 40 / 6 New
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Azzedine Alaia exquisite white dress with cut out detail. Sleeveless V neck. Cut out pattern at
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Alaia sheer white ribbed knit mine dress with banded cap sleeves and crew-neck.
Sold
Size: Equivalent size 35-36 France
Little White Mini Dress in Stretch by Azzedine Alaïa Circa 2000
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 France Little white stretch dress by Azzedine Alaïa dating from the 2000s. Iconic
ALAIA white cotton Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Maxi Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa sleeveless fit-to-flare knit dress in white and off-white cotton (40%), viscose (35%), nylon
ALAIA white cotton LASER-CUT POPLIN MIDI SHIRT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia a-line midi dress in white cotton (53%) and polyester (47%). Features buttoned
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
White coton shirt dress with hood collar ALAIA New with tag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White coton shirt dress with hood. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. New with tag
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 Vintage Black/White Bodycon Stretch Off the Shoulder Dress sz.Small
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Stretch cotton with sexy off the shoulder detail. Black and white trim at shoulders and hem
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
signature bodycon silhouette. Crafted from luxurious black and white cotton knit, this mini dress features a
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white 'Tati' minidress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white oversized houndstooth Alaia dress from the 'Tati' collection dating to
new ALAIA Robe Sm Courte Gladiator black white eyelet knit fringed dress FR40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Robe Sm Courte Gladiator black white eyelet knit fringed dress FR40 M Brand: Alaia
ALAIA white cotton blend 2023 TUBE SHEER KNIT MAXI Dress 36 XS ICONIC PIECE
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa open-knit maxi dress in off-white cotton (65%), polyamide (35%). Fabric 2: is
Alaia Iconic Black & White Striped Maxi Dress With Open Back 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white striped bodycon
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
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS
Alaïa S/S 2016 Vionnet-Inspired White Silver Lame Grecian Goddess Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
sensuality in true Alaïa fashion. New with tags. The dress has a couple tiny spots at hem. Size 36. Please
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
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white fleece wool geometric knit jacquard fit flare dress FR40 M Reference: TGAS
ALAIA Size S White Floral Lace Cutout Cotton Scoop Neck Skirt Blouse
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous ALAIA blouse dress comes in white cotton lace with all over flower polka dot cutout
White jacquard dress ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jacquard dress. Fabric composition: 82% rayon, 16% polyester, 2% nylon. Invisible zip closure
Alaia Cotton Tulip Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
2011-2012 Alaïa white tulip dress with silver front zipper. This fantastic dress is made of stretch
White Alaia Sleeveless Fit & Flare Wave Dress Size IT 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
White sleeveless fit and flare knit Wave mini dress by Alaia. Square neckline. Scalloped trim
Alaia black and white striped flared dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia black and white dress with flared skirt, a sleeveless design, and concealed back zip
AZZEDINE ALAIA dress white beautiful fit and flare 40 6 NW
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic ALAIA exquisite white knit dress. Snow white with very beautiful
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
Alaia Arabesque White Dentelle Lace and Nude Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS ALAIA ARABESQUE DENTELLE LACE DRESS WITH NUDE SLIP 2PCS An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The purple version of this Gianni Versace gown debuted on the brand's Fall/Winter 1997 runway as look 63, modeled by Stella Tennant. This chic gown was also worn by Liz Hurley in a p...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
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 the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Suede Lush Chinchilla Rose Ankle Strap 39 / 9 New
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik fabulous shoe features the most divine Chinchilla rose! D'Orsay style ankle strap black suede. Open toe with suede straps underneath the chinchill...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Alexander McQueen 2010 Grey wool Coat Super rare fit size 40 excellent condition The Alexander McQueen Camel shawl collar jacket is gathered at the waist with wide pleats at the f...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
$14,691
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1984 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a size 'S'. Approximate measurements...
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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