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1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe swing coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1980's Azzedine Alaïa jacket is made from soft, drapey rayon in a versatile taupe shade. It

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede wrap RUNWAY top
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede wrap RUNWAY top

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede wrap RUNWAY top

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely rare Azzedine Alaïa wrap top from the Fall/Winter 1983 runway collection. Designed in a

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1980s Italian Bustiers

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black chenille dress from the Fall/Winter 1989 runway collection. Made in

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988
Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988

Azzedine Alaïa Voluminous Black Coat — c. 1988

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

An incredible piece from the late 1980s Alaïa era, showcasing the sculptural volume and precise

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1980s French Trench Coats

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

structural, typical of Azzedine Alaia’s work in the mid-1980's, where fit and construction define the piece

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1980s French Jackets

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede skirt with ruching

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely rare black suede skirt from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall/Winter 1983 collection. Constructed in

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1980s French Skirts

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

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede laser cut RUNWAY coat
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede laser cut RUNWAY coat

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA suede laser cut RUNWAY coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This is a 1989 Azzedine Alaïa runway coat that shows exactly why Alaia was so admired for turning

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1980s French Coats

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989

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1980s Italian Shoes

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare deep navy blue and white printed skirt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990 as

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1980s French Flare Skirts

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe knit jacket with waist tie
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe knit jacket with waist tie

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA taupe knit jacket with waist tie

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Taupe knit jacket with waist ties designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1985. Looks great

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1980s Italian Jackets

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Circle Skirt S
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Circle Skirt S

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Circle Skirt S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Azzedine Alaïa Spring Summer 1988 nylon skirt Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection

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1980s French Circle Skirts

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989
Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

Azzedine Alaïa Burnt Orange Ribbed Knit Dress, F/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Fall/Winter 1989 collection, Look 16, this long burnt-orange ribbed

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on

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1980s Tea Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s
Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

Azzedine Alaïa Black Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s
Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

Azzedine Alaïa Camel Wool & Carbon Fiber Pencil Skirt - 1980s/90s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

This stunning archival pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa is a masterpiece of minimalist construction

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

draped silhouette designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the late 1980's. Looks great worn during day or

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Bias cut dress with a single swathe of darkest brown jersey forming a hooded bodice dating to 1984. Well documented piece. Very flattering seams. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conv...

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 vintage draped black suede skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This skirt is a rare piece from Azzedine Alaia's vintage Fall/Winter 1983 collection, showcasing

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1980s French Skirts

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Ultra rare, vivid turquoise linen blend dress with cut out back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with sheer chenille panels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa black chenille runway dress, 1989. A rare and striking piece seen on Alaïa’s 1989

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983
Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983

Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Rare Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set ▪ Wide-cut bolero jacket with open front

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black textured net RUNWAY button up shirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, abstract textured, net, button up shirt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to winter of

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1980s French Blouses

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Water Mill, NY

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA semi-sheer black ribbed dress with ruched back
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA semi-sheer black ribbed dress with ruched back

1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA semi-sheer black ribbed dress with ruched back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Ribbed Dress, 1989 Extremely rare black ribbed knit dress from Azzedine

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress Size XS Vintage Alaia sleeveless midi dress

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband

1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit runway dress with wide elastic waistband

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982
Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982

Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

▪ Azzedine Alaïa wool jersey wrap dress ▪ Green long-sleeve bodice ▪ Black knee-length wrap skirt

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9
Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9

Azzedine Alaïa Dark Denim Zipped Dress, S/S 1986 Runway Look 9

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Spring/Summer 1986 runway (Look 9), this dark denim dress exemplifies

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1980s French Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983
Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

Azzedine Alaïa Linen Knit 3 Piece Bodysuit, Skirt & Cardigan Set, SS 1983

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Azzedine Alaïa. The set comprises three pieces: a bodysuit, a skirt, and a cardigan, all originating from

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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Azzedine Alaia 1980 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary azzedine alaia 1980 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a azzedine alaia 1980 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 Azzedine Alaia 1980?

Prices for a azzedine alaia 1980 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $37,302, while, on average they fetch $1,250.

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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Questions About Azzedine Alaïa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Azzedine Alaia, a French fashion designer known as the “King of Cling,” is known for his body-hugging designs that were sculpted to celebrate the female form. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dresses from Azzedine Alaia.