Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1986 Embroidered Navy Blue Shirt Dress Women's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare archival Alaïa piece
Category
Archive Alaia
1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
This archive-level piece embodies the powerful, voluminous silhouette that defined Alaïa’s late 1980s outerwear, blending masculine trench vocabulary with his signature sculptural se...
Category
1980s Italian Trench Coats
Alaia Corset Red Editions Shoulder Handbag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
This corset bag was a part of the new Editions wardrobe by the brand, which consists of pieces recreated from Alaïa’s archives all the way from the 1980s up to 2017.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Alaïa 1986 Brown Jersey Sculptural Drape Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in a supple stretch jersey, the skirt features a high waist, elongated line, and architectural draping that hugs and flows with the body, hallmarks of Alaïa’s mastery of form...
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Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress
$671Sale Price|24% Off
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Stunning archival Azzedine Alaïa textured wool skater dress from the Fall 2010 collection.
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Vintage Alaïa Black Halter Bodysuit & Fishtail Knit Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
Timeless, sophisticated, and unmistakably Alaïa, this rare archival set embodies the powerful femininity and body-conscious tailoring that made the house legendary.
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1990s Skirt Suits
Alaïa Paris Black Textured Knit Fit & Flare Dress, IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
The sculpted bodice and deep V neckline frame the figure, while the flared skirt moves fluidly with the body — a hallmark of Alaïa’s enduring design language. A timeless and wearabl...
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Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early Paris years, this 1985 wool dress exemplifies the designer’s sculptural tailoring and provocative edge.
Category
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Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Credit photos : Picture n° 8 -> unknown model via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Alaïa Fall-Winter 1990-1991 fashion show, look 74.
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Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1990s (Spring1993)
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1990s (Spring1993)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction and textile innovation.
Category
1980s French Pencil Skirts
Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1990s (Spring1993)
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1990s (Spring1993)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction and textile innovation.
Category
1980s French Pencil Skirts
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1990 Ribbed Knit Green Dress – Scoop Neck & Ruffled Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ribbed knit green dress in Size L is a rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1990 collection, a season defined by its tension between structured authority and seductive...
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Black Azzedine Alaia Dress
By Peter Sorel
Located in Chicago, IL
Taken at the Galleria Borghese, Rome Archival chromogenic print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag Paper. Edition of 12.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Gold Azzedine Alaia Dress
By Peter Sorel
Located in Chicago, IL
Taken at the Galleria Borghese, Rome. Archival chromogenic print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag Paper. Edition of 12.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Arthur ElgortNaomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia, 1986
Price Upon Request
Naomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Arthur ElgortYasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia, 1986
Price Upon Request
Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category
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Materials
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Arthur ElgortNaomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia, 1987
Price Upon Request
Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category
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Materials
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Arthur ElgortModels after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris, 1986
Price Upon Request
Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category
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Materials
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Archival Azzedine Alaia Black Metallic Knit Bodycon Sheer Cutwork Fishtail Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra seductive and instantly recognizable Azzedine Alaia black cutwork patterned metallic accented stretch knit floor-length gown dating back to his 2012 fall-winter collection. ...
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1996 Azzedine Alaia Documented Rare Nude Illusion Knit Bodycon Floor Length Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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ALAIA Size 4 Green & Gray Wool Blend Mesh Pleated Skirt Long Sleeve Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive ALAIA dress comes in in forest green and dark gray wool blend knit with a round crewneck, long mesh sleeves, fitted body, and pleated mesh stripe A line skirt.
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Alaia Size XS Brown Stretch Wool Heart Knit Ruffle Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Azzedine Alaia Magenta Acetate Knit Cocktail Dress, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia Cocktail Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Constructed from magenta acetate knit fabric ▪ Body conscious fit ▪ Semi-sheer knee-length skirt with irregular heml...
Category
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Azzedine Alaïa S/S 1990 Mini Cotton Stretch Brown Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring Summer 1990 Collection - Mini dress in a warm brown tone - Features a figure-hugging silhouette with sculpted panel detai...
Category
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Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2009 Red ribbed pleated wool dress
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Located in Milano, IT
- Fall Winter 2009 - Sold by Skof.Archive - Runway look 15 - Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Red wool ribbed dress - Opens with a zip on the back - Plated motif on the bottom - Made in...
Category
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Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1991 Leopard wool knitted body and leggings set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Azzedine Alaïa archival iconic leopard wool two-piece set - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 1991 - Designed by Azzedine Alaïa - Crafted from high-quality worsted wool, showcas...
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Azzedine Alaïa fastenings silver and dove gray princess coat, early 2000s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Grey regular coat - Double breasted button - Above knee-length Composition: 100% Cotton Size: FR 36 - EN 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU) Measure...
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Azzedine Alaia ivory and cream striped jersey knit maxi dress, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Gilles Bensimon Image 6, 9, 10: Alaia Runway Show, November 1991, Conde Nast Archive The photographs presented in this listing, with the exception of any reference or runway imagery...
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Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986-87 Navy knitted virgin wool bodycon cocktail dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, IT
- Azzedine Alaïa knitted virgin wool dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 1986-87 - Half zip frontal closure - Turtleneck - Two frontal pocket with zipper closure - Knee-len...
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1980s French Day Dresses
Azzedine ALAÏA Documented Ivory Wool Knit Runway Cardigan Jacket, F/W 1984-85
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
The design became so iconic that Maison Alaïa re-issued the cardigan from the archives as the "Alaïa Edition 1985 Shawl Collar Jacket" for its Fall/Winter 2018 collection.
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S/S 1992 Red & Ivory Graphic Houndstooth Knit Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this bodysuit exemplifies the designer’s mastery of form-fitting knitwear and graphic pattern.
Category
1990s Bodysuits
Rare Archive Alaïa S/S 1992 “Mon Coeur est à Papa” Knit Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Archive Alaïa S/S 1992 “Mon Coeur est à Papa” Knit Bodycon Mini Dress, stretch fit.
Category
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Azzedine Alaia Black Floral Stretch Lace Mini Dress, fw 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Alaia Stretch Knit Lace Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall-Winter 1990 ▪ Fashioned from black floral stretch knit lace ▪ Showcasing a wide ribbed knit...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990 Alaia Iconic Black and Grey Corset Belt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Circa 1990. See enclosed archive famous Alaia Book photo, also presented atParis Galleria Museum.
Category
1990s French Belts
Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Fits approx. : US 0-4 / FR 34-36 Credit photos : Picture n° 3 -> unknown model by Condé Nast Archive via Vogue in the Alaïa SS1992 show, look 62
Category
1990s Italian Shorts
Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Fits approx. : US 2-6 / FR 36-38 Measurements (taken flat and unstretched) : Waist approx. 38.5 cm (15.16 inches) Total length approx. 97 cm (38.19 inches) Credit photo : Picture...
Category
1990s Italian Pants
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
The sculptural cut allows effortless styling with both day and evening looks, while its rarity secures its place in any discerning Alaïa archive.
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1980s French Cardigans
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Archive Alaia For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary archive alaia for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black and more. Finding the perfect archive alaia 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Azzedine Alaïa and Balenciaga are consistently popular.
How Much is a Archive Alaia?
The price for an archive alaia starts at $530 and tops out at $33,286, and on average, selling for $4,931.
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.”
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