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Alaia Zipper Dress

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim

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1980s French Evening Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAIA cream tulip dress with zipper front
AZZEDINE ALAIA cream tulip dress with zipper front

AZZEDINE ALAIA cream tulip dress with zipper front

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous, cream, tulip shaped dress with silver toned two-way zipper from Azzedine Alaia. No size

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

NWOT Alaïa Black Fitted Sleeveless Dress - IT38/XS
NWOT Alaïa Black Fitted Sleeveless Dress - IT38/XS

NWOT Alaïa Black Fitted Sleeveless Dress - IT38/XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Krakow, PL

Alaïa Fitted Sleeveless Dress with Zipper Size: IT38 XS Condition: Never worn, no tags

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

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Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985
Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

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Size: 38 (France) - 6 (US) / 10 (UK)

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Motorcycle Zipper Dress. This striking piece by Azzedine Alaia was

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown
Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

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Size: 6/8

Circa 1981 Alaia Zipper Gown

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

/> THis dress in wool jersey is from circa 1981 when Alaia used zippers a s a decorative element. Fits a

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1980s French Day Dresses

Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty
Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty

Iconic 1981 Azzedine Alaia ' Spiral Zipper' Dress Inspired by Arletty

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

'Hotel du Nord', Alaia created this spiral zipper dress in 1981. A similar piece is currently on display

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress
Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress

Iconic Hooded Alaia Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Taupe grey wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Important Alaia Leather Motorcycle Zipper Dress 1986
Important Alaia Leather Motorcycle Zipper Dress 1986

Important Alaia Leather Motorcycle Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Azzedine Alaia eggplant leather motorcycle inspired zipper dress. Dress is made of the

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20th Century French Day Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAIA navy seamed dress with zippers
AZZEDINE ALAIA navy seamed dress with zippers

AZZEDINE ALAIA navy seamed dress with zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very early example of Alaia's mastery of knit design. This piece dates to the early 1980's. This

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaia 2 Way Zipper Dress
Alaia 2 Way Zipper Dress

Alaia 2 Way Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia brown knit bodycon ribbed dress with 2 way zipper closure at front. Zipper

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress
Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress

Iconic Alaia Hooded Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black wool iconic zipper dress with hood and brass zipper detail that wraps around the body.

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Alaia Rare Leather Zipper Dress 1986
Alaia Rare Leather Zipper Dress 1986

Alaia Rare Leather Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic vintage Alaia black leather "zipper" dress with gold tone zippers. Exaggerated sleeves

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986
Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986

Vintage Alaia Iconic Black Hooded Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic vintage museum-quality Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim body

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaia Flared Denim Zipper Dress Size Small
Alaia Flared Denim Zipper Dress Size Small

Alaia Flared Denim Zipper Dress Size Small

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Alaia dress is composed of denim and designed with a flare fit at the back skirt. There is a

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20th Century Italian Informal Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard knit dress with full length zipper
AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard knit dress with full length zipper

AZZEDINE ALAIA leopard knit dress with full length zipper

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous grey leopard woven chenille knit dress with full 2-way zipper from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece
Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece

Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Zipper Dress 1986 - Museum Piece

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic 1986 black Azzedine Alaia knit hooded "zipper" dress. The collar can be zipped into a hood

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA long black seamed dress with zippers
AZZEDINE ALAIA long black seamed dress with zippers

AZZEDINE ALAIA long black seamed dress with zippers

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautifully seamed dress from Alaia. Zippers on each side at center. Size S. Made in Italy

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Cream Zipper Dress with Cowl Neck

Alaia Cream Zipper Dress with Cowl Neck

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Alaia Hooded wool dress with zip following the contours of the body in a spiral from back to

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA flecked dress with brass zipper
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA flecked dress with brass zipper

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA flecked dress with brass zipper

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful black flecked knit dress with brass zipper designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets
ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

ALAÏA S/S 1986 Vintage Runway Denim Zipper Dress With Pockets

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic Azzedine Alaïa denim dress from his Spring 1986 collection. This was such a memorable

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress
Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress

Iconic 1986 Black Hooded Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim

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1980s French Day Dresses

Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986
Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986

Alaïa Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia beige wool knitted zipper dress from the seminal 1986 collection. This Museum worthy dress

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20th Century Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986
Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986

Azzedine Alaia Hooded Black Wool Zipper Dress, 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic black wool seamed zipper dress with hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Denim Zipper Dress 1986
Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Denim Zipper Dress 1986

Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia Black Denim Zipper Dress 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black denim dress with an oversized collar, contrasting yellow topstitching

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1980s Casual Dresses

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress ref: Azzedine Alaïa with Frederique van der Wal

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986
Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986

Alaia Museum Quality Black Hooded And Zippered Bodycon Dress, 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Studio City, CA

Iconic 1986 Azzedine Alaia black wool stretch hooded dress with zipper design. In excellent

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper
AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper

AZZEDINE ALAIA black hooded dress with spiral zipper

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Oakland, CA

Very rare jet black wool hooded dress with wrap around brass zipper detail from Azzedine Alaia

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Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Vintage Black Knit Bodycon Zipper Dress
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Vintage Black Knit Bodycon Zipper Dress

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Vintage Black Knit Bodycon Zipper Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage Azzedine Alaia dress was a part of the iconic F/W 1986 runway collection. This show

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Alaia Zipper Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary alaia zipper dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Finding the perfect alaia zipper dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Zipper Dress?

The price for a alaia zipper dress starts at $585 and tops out at $6,500, and on average, selling for $3,200.

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.

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