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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
1980s Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia Zipper Knit Dolman Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
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
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Zipper Denim Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Denim Coat Dress Azzedine Alaia denim dress featuring
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
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1986 knitted zipper mini dress
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
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
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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Size: No size - Fits like FR38 / FR40
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 Vintage Runway navy wool zipper hooded knit dress M Reference: TGAS/C02040
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
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
Alaia Iconic Zip Up Dress - US 6 / 8 - 40 - Red Cotton - $3900+
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Alaia - Sleeveless Zipper Dress Retail: $3900.00 Size: 40 - US 8 Color: Red
Chanel New Black Shearling Logo Earmuffs
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original Chanel CC Shearling Ear Muffs in black and white. The earmuffs are made out of shearling and have a CC logo on each side. The piece is brand new.
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tattoo Dragon Skull Eagle Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage off-white pants trousers featuring black tattoo print of barbed wire GAULTIER JEAN'S, dragons, skulls and double head eagles. These trousers feature : - O...
$544
Size: 30-35" waist (See Description)
2000s Christian Dior John Galliano Rhinestone Chrome Dog Tag Leather Waist Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superb Christian Dior by John Galliano waist belt from the 2000's, featuring a dog tag decorative DIOR chrome chain and rhinestone carabiner. MADE IN ITALY. Serial N0; RE0054 Mea...
$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...
Sold|$2,000
Size: USA 8 fits like a 6
DANES Vintage Purple Iridescent Silk Back Cut-Out Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Danes Vintage Purple magenta fuchsia tones 100% silk Has a slit in front Lined in silk too, very well constructed Iridescent panels Asymmetrical slashed open back High neck hook and ...
$198Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Runway and Ford Book Dress, 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring/Summer 2003 designed by Tom Ford for the House of Saint Laurent. Flirty sleeveless coffee-colored knee-length silk chiffon dress with large silk rose at bust. Distinct con...
Emmanuel Ungaro S/S 2005 Purple Rhinestone Lace-Up Gown
By Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning purple satin gown designed by Giambattista Valli for the Emmanuel Ungaro S/S 2005 collection. An iteration of this gown debuted on the season’s runway as look 45 modeled by ...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
Greyish blue Sherling wrap coat GIANNI VERSACE
By Gianni Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish blue Sherling wrap coat with belt with buckle closure. One button and buttonhole inside ( to keep the closure) Pockets on both side. SIZE M
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 ...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
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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