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Alaia Wool Coat

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8

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

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Alaïa Black Wool Mid-length Coat, 2005
Alaïa Black Wool Mid-length Coat, 2005

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat
1990S Alaia Red Wool Empire Waisted Coat

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

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1990s Coats

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat

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

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

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

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery
Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

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Alaia Chic Wool Black Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar
Alaia Chic Wool Black Coat with Semi-Shawl Collar

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia NWT Black Wool Paneled Single Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat SZ 38
Alaia NWT Black Wool Paneled Single Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat SZ 38

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Trench Coats

New AZZEDINE ALAÏA  Felted Wool Babydoll Cape in Indigo FR38 US 4-6
New AZZEDINE ALAÏA  Felted Wool Babydoll Cape in Indigo FR38 US 4-6

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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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats

Alaïa wool coat
Alaïa wool coat

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

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Early 2000s European Coats

AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black wool coat
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black wool coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat
1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1990S ALAIA Black Wool Knit & Snakeskin Coat

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black gaberdine wool pea coat
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black gaberdine wool pea 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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA oyster wool coat with flared skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA oyster wool coat with flared skirt

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

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2010s French Coats

Alaïa Women's Gray-Green Wool Belted Skirted Coat
Alaïa Women's Gray-Green Wool Belted Skirted Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary British Coats

Alaia Felted Wool Babydoll Cape Coat FR38
Alaia Felted Wool Babydoll Cape Coat FR38

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Capes

Azzedine Alaïa Fitted Wool Double-breasted Prussian Blue Coat
Azzedine Alaïa Fitted Wool Double-breasted Prussian Blue Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

1990s Alaia brown wrap coat
1990s Alaia brown wrap coat

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

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep plum wool coat with unique buckles at back
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA deep plum wool coat with unique buckles at back

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

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA wool wrap poncho jacket

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

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Leather Trimmed Tailored Wool Coat
Alaia Leather Trimmed Tailored Wool Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool coat
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool coat

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

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Late 20th Century French Coats

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA black wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

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

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1980s French Coats

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown wool coat with lace up back
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA brown wool coat with lace up back

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

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1980s French Coats

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool maxi coat with full skirt
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool maxi coat with full skirt

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

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Late 20th Century French Coats

Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
Alaia Wool Knit Zipped Bomber Jacket, Fall-Winter 1990-1991

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

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1990s French Bomber Jackets

Alaia Wool Coat circa 1990s
Alaia Wool Coat circa 1990s

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

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1990s Overcoats

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat

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

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1980s French Coats

Alaia Burgundy Wool Pea Coat
Alaia Burgundy Wool Pea Coat

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

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2010s French Coats

Alaia Dove Grey Wool Princess Coat
Alaia Dove Grey Wool Princess Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Coat with Fringe
Azzedine Alaia Black Wool Coat with Fringe

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Dove Grey Structured Wool Dress Coat
Alaia Dove Grey Structured Wool Dress Coat

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Double Breasted Oversized Wool Coat
Alaia Double Breasted Oversized Wool Coat

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

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1990s Overcoats

Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids
Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Swing Coats

Alaia navy wool pea coat             Size 38
Alaia navy wool pea coat             Size 38

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pea Coats

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Alaia Wool Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia wool coat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Red and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a alaia wool coat may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Wool Coat?

Prices for a alaia wool coat can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $4,500, while, on average they fetch $1,288.

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 Coats-outerwear for You

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.