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
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Azzedine Alaia 1988
AZZEDINE ALAIA EDITION 1988 black cotton gabardine corset jacket
$1,450
Size: FR 38 (slim through waist)
AZZEDINE ALAIA EDITION 1988 black cotton gabardine corset jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black corset jacket by Azzedine Alaia, an edition 1988 reissue of his earlier 1988 runway
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets
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 Alaia black leather and crochet pointed heels, ca. 1985-1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Pancaldi for Azzedine Alaia ca. 1985-1988
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1980s Shoes
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
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1980s French Pencil Skirts
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
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather RUNWAY belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
Category
1980s French Belts
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA red and purple leather runway belt with brass pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wide leather belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988 and seen on the runway. The piece is
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1980s French Belts
Alaïa Double Breasted Dress A/W 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Autumn /Winter 1998 Runway collection by Aezzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Double
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1980s Formal Wear
Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Autumn /Winter 1998 Runway collection by Aezzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Double
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1980s Formal Wear
Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Rare black
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1980s French Jumpsuits
Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage - Cropped
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1980s Trouser Pant Suits
Alaia Vintage Fall/Winter 1988 Black Velvet Scoop Neck Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting an iconic black velvet bodysuit from Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall/Winter 1988 collection — a
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1980s Shirts
Alaïa 2020 Re Issue of A/W 1988 Trompe D'oeil Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Pre Fall 2020 Re issue of Autumn / Winter 1988 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae
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Recent Sales
1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
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1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional Spring/Summer 1988 Azzedine Alaïa hooded silk evening coat. Simple button closure at
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1988 Twine Fringe & Black Cotton Corset Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black cotton gabardine corseted jacket adorned with fringe made of twine
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1980s French Blazers
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Azzedine Alaïa black coat from the Fall/Winter 1988 runway collection. This striking
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Late 20th Century French Coats and Outerwear
Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Pill Box Purse 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alaia black pebble leather hard box bag
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1980s French Shoulder Bags
Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak Spring-Summer 1988
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
The perfect black dress from Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1988 collection . Azzedine Alaïa gained his
Category
1980s French Maxi 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
Category
1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
AZZEDINE ALAIA '88 bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vintage 1988 Azzedine Alaia sleeveless navy blue open stitch detail bodysuit. Size Medium with lots
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1980s Camisoles and Shell Tops
Azzedine Alaia grey cotton cropped blazer and mini shorts set, ss 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Introducing an iconic Azzedine Alaia suit from the spring-summer 1988 collection. This suit
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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1988 Runway Vintage Cutout Semi-Sheer Ivory Gown Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1988 Runway Vintage Cutout Semi-Sheer Ivory Gown Maxi Dress Size Small
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning vintage Azzedine Alaïa dress from his Spring Summer 1988 collection. Super chic dress by
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Alaia Iconic Oversized Chenille Dress, Fall 1988 Collection
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Dress can be worn both oversized or tied at the waist with the drawstring.
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
Category
1980s French Trench Coats
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988. Jacket has a very flattering silhouette. Labeled a French size 38
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1980s French Cropped Jackets
Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail designed by Azzedine Alaia as seen on
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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets
1988 Azzedine Alaia black leather runway belt with silver pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black leather belt with silver toned pyramid studs from Azzedine Alaia dating as seen
Category
1980s French Belts
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue-green leather runway belt with gunmetal pyramid studs
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, blue-green leather belt with gunmetal pyramid studs from Azzedine Alaia as seen on the
Category
Late 20th Century French Belts
Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Alaïa black velvet cape - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Autumn Winter 1988 collection - Hood
Category
1980s Capes
Alaia black wool mini dress, AW 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Rare Alaia black wool mini dress with a drawstring fastening, two front pockets, pointed collar and
Category
1980s Italian Mini Dress
Alaia Spring-Summer 1988 corset-jacket with rope fringe
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1988 corset-jacket with rope fringe
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1980s French Jackets
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
market by opening two boutiques in New York and Beverly Hills in 1988. Azzedine Alaïa has counted many
Category
1980s French Jackets
A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa high-rise gray wool shorts. Functional side pockets and back flap pocket
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1980s Shorts
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1988 Runway Pinafore Dress & Bodysuit Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1988 - variations seen on the runway Black bodysuit & green dress
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1980s Casual Dresses
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
revived for the 2013 couture collection by Azzedine Alaia. The 2013 dress was photoed on Giselle and done
Category
1980s Evening Dresses
F/W 1988 Azzedine Alaia Runway Sheer Black Cut-Out or Cross Front Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1988 Azzedine Alaia- can be worn 2 ways as seen in the photos. Please contact for
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
F/W 1988 Azzedine Alaia Runway Sheer Black Cut-Out or Cross Front Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1988 Azzedine Alaia- can be worn 2 ways as seen in the photos. Please contact for
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
AUTH 80s ALAÏA OFF-WHITE WOOL TUXEDO JACKET Spring Summer 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
Sexy androgynous look for this ALAÏA off-white tuxedo jacket. Spring/Summer 1988 collection
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1980s French Tuxedo Jackets
Azzedine Alaïa reversible coat dress, ss 1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Melbourne, AU
This Azzedine Alaïa reversible coat dress from the spring-summer 1988 collection is a true
Category
1980s French Coats and Outerwear
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Azzedine Alaia 1988 For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary azzedine alaia 1988 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 Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect azzedine alaia 1988 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 20th 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 Azzedine Alaia 1988?
The price for a azzedine alaia 1988 starts at $695 and tops out at $10,452, and on average, selling for $4,480.
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Azzedine 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.