AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Vintage Taupe Oversized Swing Jacket 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.
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Vintage Taupe Oversized Swing Jacket 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.
Alaïa coat by Azzedine Alaïa circa 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Azzedine Alaïa. Long black dotted taffeta coat. Composition and size labels missing, it can fit a 36F...
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 designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986.
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 rich salmon-red, persimmon-toned suede, the piece highlights Alaïa’s sculptural appr...
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 a very soft chenille knit, the dress features a sculpted, body-conscious silhouette...
Azzedine Alaïa - Vintage Teal Jacket Spring/Summer 1984
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A teal denim jacket by Azzedine Alaïa from the 1984 spring summer runway collection. The design features a cinched waist, large lapels, and pronounced hip pockets that create an hour...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped ecru linen RUNWAY jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The overall effect is restrained and structural, typical of Azzedine Alaia’s work in the mid-1980's, where fit and construction define the piece.
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 simple materials into something sculptural. It’s made from a soft, camel-toned sued...
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Wool Blazer Circa 1988 Charcoal Grey
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A charcoal grey jacket by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to Autumn/Winter 1988. Made in France, it features the sculpted tailoring and architectural construction characteristic of Alaïa’s wo...
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black ribbed knit dress from Azzedine Alaia’s 1988 fall collection, shown on the runway. Cut close to the body, with long sleeves, a wide neckline, and a low, open back wit...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep navy blue printed runway skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1990 runway skirt by Azzedine Alaia sits high at the waist with a structured waistband and soft volume through the body. It falls into wide, evenly spaced pleats that give it a ...
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1984 Azzedine Alaia hooded dress in darkest brown stretch viscose jersey fabric. Dress has a draped bodice with a deep plunging V neckline and an elongated hood that falls ...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1986 Embroidered Navy Blue Shirt Dress Women's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Azzedine Alaïa – Spring/Summer 1986 Embroidered Shirt Dress (Runway Piece) Rare and collectible, this embroidered shirt dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1986 collection was...
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1986 Runway Hooded Zipper Black Dress Condition: good vintage condition, size tag has been removed, tiny pull which is not noticeable when worn.
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Women's High Waisted Denim Jeans, Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of medium wash denim high waisted jeans by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to the 1986 spring summer runway collection. Cut with a high waist, two front pleats, and a tapered cropped l...
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 belted or worn loose. Labeled a size Medium. Approximate measurements laying flat: ...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A brown leather jacket by Azzedine Alaïa, dating from the late 1980s. Made in France from soft leather, it features a fitted silhouette with a defined waist shaped through precise da...
Azzedine Alaïa vintage black bodycon dress from the mid 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A vintage black bodycon dress by Azzedine Alaïa from the mid-1980s. Made from lightweight, semi-sheer, and stretchable knit, the design features a slim, mid-length silhouette that co...
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: Spring Summer 1988 Fabric: Nylon Color: Cream Size: No size label - estimated XS / S ...
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 with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983. A de...
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 knit dress exemplifies the sculptural sensuality that defined the designer’s aestheti...
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 the front The composition is 100% acetate
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed RUNWAY dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa runway dress from 1989 is made of a matte black, semi-sheer ribbed cotton with an architectural silhouette. The bodice is close-fitting, featuring a wide neckline...
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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. Dating from the early 1990s, probably Spring 1993 as similar...
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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. Dating from the early 1990s, probably Spring 1993 as simila...
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 the early years of his incredible career. Crafted from black suede, it features a fit...
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-sheer, lightweight texture. The design includes long sleeves with extended cuffs and a ...
Azzedine Alaia Denim Zipper Skirt & Knit Vest Black Ensemble 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
This Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017) black Spring ensemble features a new-condition triple-zipper fine-denim bodycon skirt from the iconic 1986 Alaia Paris brass-zipper collection. For a ...
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 runway, this dress is cut in a sleek black body with sheer chenille panels strategi...
Azzedine Alaïa Brown Cotton Skirt with Asymmetrical Zip - Spring/Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A terracotta brown pencil skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating to Spring/Summer 1986. Made in France from a heavy 100% cotton, close to denim in weight and feel. The skirt features Alaïa'...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1986 Runway Knit Olive Green Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa Fall Winter 1986 Runway Knit Dress M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: 100% Wool Color: Olive Green Size: M Made in France F...
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 ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Slit at centre back ▪ Matching mini shorts ▪ Size Small ▪ Spr...
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 and draped lapels ▪ Fitted pencil skirt with asymmetric hemline ▪ Ruched detail at ...
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 1987 as seen on the runway. The size tag has been removed because of the the sheerne...
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 displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Azzedine Alaïa 1980s Black Cotton Corset with Back Lacing, Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Black cotton twill corset with back lacing and hook closures at the front. An iconic piece by Azzedine Alaïa that structures and enhances the feminine silhouette. Features architectu...
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.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA darkest green leather RUNWAY belt with brass hardware
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide dark green leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1986 as seen on the runway. The surface is smooth with a slight sheen. The sides are defined by paral...
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black worsted gabardine wool RUNWAY skirt with seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
An important collectible from Alaïa’s early 1980's, when he was first establishing the sculptural, body-conscious aesthetic that would become his hallmark.
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit RUNWAY dress with wide elastic waistband
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning black Azzedine Alaia dress from 1984, cut close to the body. The front features a sleeveless top with a high, fitted waist and a narrow, knee-length skirt. The knit fabric h...
new 1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black patent leather skirt with dual zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare black patent leather skirt designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the Fall/Winter 1988 collection. Made from glossy, high-shine patent leather, the skirt is cut to sit high on the waist...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress Size XS Vintage Alaia sleeveless midi dress with open knit trim throughout, plunging neckline and flared hem.
Azzedine Alaia black leather and crochet pointed heels, ca. 1985-1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Pancaldi for Azzedine Alaia ca. 1985-1988
Alaia 1980’s green wool bodysuit and skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaia 1980’s green wool bodysuit and skirt. Size M bodysuit and size S skirt. The skirt had been altered but the set fits US 0 up to US 4/6. Stretchy fabric
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
Azzedine Alaïa 1986 Vintage Leather Mini Skirt in Lime Green, Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Leather mini skirt by Azzedine Alaïa, dating from 1986. Made in France from soft leather in a vivid lime yellow-green tone, it reflects the sculptural aesthetic the designer became k...
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA runway jet black summer playsuit with draped skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black summer playsuit with matching skirt that cleverly hooks onto waistband to create a unique draped silhouette designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1984. Labele...
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 1984 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a size 'S'. Approximate measurements...
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 ▪ Black patent leather straps with metal buckle ▪ Press studs at the center-back o...
S/S 1986 Azzedine Alaïa Runway Shiny Copper Tone Sleeveless Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa's Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this bodycon dress debuted on the season's runway and is crafted from a shiny copper-tone knit. The sleeveless design features a ...
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, 1985 A rare black long sleeve gown from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1985 collection, made in his signature stretch knit.
1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Claret Red Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
In very good condition with one small repair near the seam on the hip, please note photos 1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Claret Red Sheer Rayon Blend Knit Long Sleeved Dress
Azzedine Alaia grey knitted wool skirt with leather harness, fw 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Presenting a captivating Alaia grey knitted wool high waist figure-hugging skirt from the autumn-winter 1987 collection. This skirt is a true testament to the brand's innovative desi...
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA 'Basque' runway skirt with artwork by Christoph von Weyhe
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare Azzedine Alaïa “Basque” skirt from the Fall/Winter 1987 runway collection is a striking example of the designer’s sculptural tailoring combined with fine art. Made in silk,...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection.
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Dress with Belted Waist, FW 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This early Azzedine Alaïa design is crafted from charcoal grey wool, showcasing the designer's signature fitted silhouette. It features a high neckline with a folded collar and long ...
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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