Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button
Alaïa Black Wool Mid-length Coat, 2005
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - Black wool mid-length coat with openwork leather. Size 36FR indicated. 2005 Winter
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptionally rare black wool coat designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the 1985 runway collection. This
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a sharply structured Azzedine Alaïa runway jacket from 1986, cut in charcoal wool gabardine
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
of a deep charcoal gabardine wool, the coat is cut with Alaïa’s unmistakable architectural precision
Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia soft black wool coat
Alaïa Neuf Manteau Laine Marine FR40 Dark Navy Wool Duffle Coat UK12 US10 NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaïa duffle coat in thick, navy blue (almost black) whipcord wool, oversized silhouette, round
ALAIA black 100% double faced virgin wool oversized cocoon egg coat FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black 100% double faced virgin wool oversized cocoon egg shaped coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
Alaia Chic Wool Black Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant, chic Alaia Wool Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar. 2 Columns of 3 covered buttons on each side
Alaia NWT Black Wool Paneled Single Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat SZ 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails at $9790. Classic, yet sleek this trench coat is perfect for any occasion. Felt wool
New AZZEDINE ALAÏA Felted Wool Babydoll Cape in Indigo FR38 US 4-6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Step out into the open with this bold cape coat from Azzedine Alaïa that will shield you from
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Alaïa wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long alpaca coat with white cotton. Size 42FR indicated. Condition: Very
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black wool coat with double layer at top from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 38
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black gaberdine wool pea coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black wool gaberdine coat with double breasted closure from Azzedine Alaia. French size
AZZEDINE ALAIA oyster wool coat with flared skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oyster colored wool coat with notched lapels, seamed skirt and belted waist designed by Azzedine
Alaïa Women's Gray-Green Wool Belted Skirted Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never Worn. No visible wear to coat is evident on this used Alaïa designer resale item
Alaia Felted Wool Babydoll Cape Coat FR38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brossard, QC
Step out into the open with this bold cape coat from Azzedine Alaïa that will shield you from
Azzedine Alaïa Fitted Wool Double-breasted Prussian Blue Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Crafted from a refined wool, this coat adopts a perfectly fitted, double-breasted cut. Its
1990s Alaia brown wrap coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
Classic Alaia dark brown wool wrap coat. Belt to close, two side pockets that connect to the
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA oversized boucle wool coat with wrap around pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown and turquoise boucle wool coat with open collar and wrap around pockets designed by Azzedine
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep plum wool coat with unique buckles at back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare deep plum wool coat with unique adjustable metal buckles at back from Azzedine Alaia
AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous wrap 'blanket' style wool jacket. Single snap closure at neck. Can be worn numerous ways
Alaia Leather Trimmed Tailored Wool Coat
Located in London, GB
Alaia Leather Trimmed Tailored Wool Coat Black coat crafted from wool in a fit and flare
Black leather coat with brown wool lining and snap closure ALAÏA Circa 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather coat with brown wool lining and snap closure. Crossed half-belt on the back with
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, gabardine wool coat with full skirt and uniquely constructed cut out back designed by
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, full-length, black wool coat with intricately seamed panels from Azzedine Alaia dating to
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown wool coat with lace up back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown wool coat with dramatic corset lace-up back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Best
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool maxi coat with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, gabardine wool coat with full skirt and uniquely constructed back designed by Azzedine
Alaia Cardinal Red Boiled Wool Fit & Flare Princess Coat W/ Full Skirt & Collar
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful contemporary Alaia boiled-wool fit and flare "princess" styled coat in cardinal red
Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This collectible Fall-Winter 1990-1991 piece is from the time when Alaïa was still showing his
Alaia Wool Coat circa 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black wool coat by Alaia c. 1990s. It features a 4 button front closure and one zippered
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat. Mint condition. Half belt. Fully lined. Double breasted
Alaia Burgundy Wool Pea Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia burgundy wool pea coat. Double row of buttons at front, side waist buckles, side hip pockets
Alaia Dove Grey Wool Princess Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia light dove grey wool princess coat. Unworn - original price $5210. Heavy structured coat
Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Coat with Fringe
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Elegant Black Wool Coat with Fringe. Size 38 (Small) Bust 38" Waist 31" Length
Alaia Dove Grey Structured Wool Dress Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia light dove grey structured wool dress coat. Tagged size FR 42 but since Alaia runs very small
Alaia Double Breasted Oversized Wool Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long winter coat by Azzedine Alaia Double breasted and includes belt Dark plum color Condition
Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia 80% Wool and 20% Cashmere bolero Jacket with Leather Braids details.Swing style
Alaia navy wool pea coat Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Felted wool Alaia pea coat with a notched lapel, in classic navy. Double breasted with 6 leather
F/W 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning chiffon silk dress designed by John Galliano with a beaded floral design. This Dior dress was created for the Fall/Winter 2006 collection. Constructed of a dark...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
$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...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Iconic Vintage Alaia Neutral Tone Lace Bodycon Knit Dress 1990's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia beige fitted dress with knit lace bodice. Features square neckline, bow at front and zipper at back. The dress fits a today's size 4. Please contact us for mea...
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...
S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Knit Crochet Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an alluring crochet high-low Christian Dior dress designed by John Galliano. This stunning knit dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection features a cowl neckline, low ...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
$745
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 90s New w/ Tags Blue Green Sequined One Piece Swimsuit
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1990s deadstock (new w/ tags) OSCAR DE LA RENTA black sequin one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features iridescent blue and green sequins throughout. Solid black flatterin...
$12,825
Size: approx. IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Embellished Black Lace Evening Dress, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace ▪ Details: Blue floral embroidery and embellishm...
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
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.
There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.
Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.
A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.
While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.
Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.