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.
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.
Azzedine Alaïa Sleeveless Shirt – Spring/Summer 1988 Runway Collection
By Azzedine Alaïa, Alaïa
Located in PARIS, Paris
Rare archival runway piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 1988 collection. Beautiful button fastening detail: the buttons fasten vertically before continuing horizontally.
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 design.
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Circle Mini Skirt S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa Spring Summer 1988 nylon circle skirt Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring Summer 1988 Fabric: Nylon Color: Cream Size: No size label - estimated ...
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
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.
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.
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.
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 breasted checked dress with cinched waist - Held in the permeant collection of th...
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 breasted checked dress with cinched waist - Held in the permeant collection of th...
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 double breasted jumpsuit with wide leg and cinched waist - Worn by Naomi Cambell in ...
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 Vintage London - Black trompe d'oeil jumpsuit
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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 the waist.
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.
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
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 reputation by creating sleek dresses that hug the body, this dress is the ideal example...
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 '88 bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vintage 1988 Azzedine Alaia sleeveless navy blue open stitch detail bodysuit.
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.
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1988 Runway Vintage Cutout Semi-Sheer Ivory Gown Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 1988 Runway Vintage Cutout Semi-Sheer Ivory Gown Maxi Dress Size Small
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.
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 curved hem jacket and shorts suit - Photographed by Peter Lindbergh
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.
Alaïa S/S 1988 Black Cropped Notch-Lapel Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 1988 collection of Alaïa, this sharply tailored cropped blazer exemplifies the house's rigorous approach to structured suiting. Cut in a smooth, densely woven black fabr...
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 tailoring that made him “the King of Cling,” even when working with oversized silhou...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Wool Blazer Circa 1988 Charcoal Grey
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, Paris
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 cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cropped, jet-black, butter-soft leather jacket with notched collar and curved pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988. Jacket has a very flattering silhouette.
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 the spring 1988 runway. French size 38 which best fits a modern French 36 or US 2-4.
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 on the fall 1988 runway.
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.
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 fall 1988 runway. Belt is labeled a French 65 and ideally fits a 23-24.5" waist.
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-like detailing - Excellent condition
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 double button closures. Autumn Winter 1988
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
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Known worldwide for his creations, he won the American market by opening two boutiques in New York and Beverly Hills in 1988. Azzedine Alaïa has counted many muses during his career ...
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 perfect example of his sculptural sensuality and mastery of stretch tailoring.
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.
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 set Stretch knit fabric Size Small
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This "slashed" and cut out one shoulder design is well documented when it made its original appearance on the 1988-89 runway. It is even a design beloved enough that a vers...
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.
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.
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 Alaia book published by Steidl p. 50
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 masterpiece that defies adequate description.
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...
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...
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...
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece features a deep neckline and a relaxed, drop-waist silhouette that reflects Alaïa’s sign...
$218
Size: UK 10-12 / 31" waist
Vintage ANDRE COURRÉGES Futuristic White A-Line Mini Skirt with Red Zips
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage Courrèges futuristic style, textured white A-line mini skirt, with contrasting chunky red 'RIRI' zips and central front Courrèges appliqué detailed logo. Features; x2 Chunk...
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. It has a long, double-breasted silhouette with a strong, sculpted shoulder line a...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress Size XS Look 41 from the Fall 1992 Collection. Excellent Condition. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Skirt and Crop Top 2 Piece Set Size S
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Jacket – 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa, Alaïa
Located in PARIS, Paris
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Jacket – 1980s This jacket stands out for its sculptural volumes, featuring exaggerated shoulders and a cinched waist that create a striking architectural sil...
Thierry Mugler SS 1986 Dramatic Sculptural Black Suede Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A fitted waist, plunging décolletage and sculptural shoulders give this Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1986 suede leather jacket its unmistakable sense of drama. The silhouette is pure...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Architectural Asymmetric Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black architectural asymmetric jacket A quintessential expression of Thierry Mugler's iconic design language, this vintage jacket showcases the designer's fas...
Alaïa 90s Faux Fur Black Bomber Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Beautiful Alaiä faux fur bomber jacket in black featuring wool details. Has a minor repair in the lining of the jacket which is not visible when wearing. Brand: Alaïa Period: 90s M...
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Stretch Dress with Sheer Sides Long Sleeve knit Condition: very good, alaia label missing Bust : 30.25", Waist: 19.75", Hips: 25", Length: 34.75" Size XS
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...
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Early 2010's Azzedine Alaia sleeveless knit dress in a deep Bordeaux stretch viscose blend. Designed with a wide bateau neckline and a close-fitting bodice worked in a textured knit ...
Short jacquard tank-top ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short jacquard tank-top with zip closure on the middle back. Half-belt on the middle back with clasp closure. SIZE 36/S
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This coat is the actual piec...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
NWT Stunning Stella McCartney Saskia Dress Gown Seen on Emmys
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the best pieces I've seen from Stella McCartney. Seen at the Emmy's and was a drop-dead knockout! Elegance and high fashion at its best! This colorblock standout gown featur...
Gianni Versace Medusa safety pins golden metal chainmail top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Gianni Versace 1990s top Golden metal chainmail Medusa safety pins and enameled decor Signed on the closure Measurements: armholes circumference 28 cm - 11 in Good condition, some...
Vintage Oscar De La Renta F/W 2004 Cashmere Sable Beaded Embroidered Jacket US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Limited Edition Oscar De La Renta Very Exquisite Jacket F/W 2004 Runway Collection US size - 8 Very Rich Hand - Beaded and Embroidered, Exquisite Oscar De La Renta Design, Hand Pain...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Velvet Jacket 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, Paris
Black velvet jacket by Yves Saint Laurent, dating to the 1970s. Made in France. The jacket features puffed shoulders with shoulder pads, a raised collar, and full-length sleeves with...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fur Trim Crop Jacket 1990s
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. ...
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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