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Azzedine Alaia 1988

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA ribbed RUNWAY dress with ruched back

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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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Wool Blazer Circa 1988 Charcoal Grey
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Wool Blazer Circa 1988 Charcoal Grey

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...

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1980s French Blazers

AZZEDINE ALAIA EDITION 1988 black cotton gabardine corset jacket
AZZEDINE ALAIA EDITION 1988 black cotton gabardine corset jacket

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

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

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 ...

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1980s French Circle Skirts

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 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.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaïa Double Breasted Dress A/W 1988
Alaïa Double Breasted Dress A/W 1988

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...

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1980s Formal Wear

Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988
Alaïa Double Breasted Checked Dress A/W 1988

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...

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1980s Formal Wear

Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988
Alaïa Black Jumpsuit with Cinched Waist A/W 1988

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 ...

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1980s French Jumpsuits

Alaïa S/S 1988 Black Cropped Notch-Lapel Blazer
Alaïa S/S 1988 Black Cropped Notch-Lapel Blazer

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...

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1980s Blazers

Alaia Vintage Fall/Winter 1988 Black Velvet Scoop Neck Bodysuit
Alaia Vintage Fall/Winter 1988 Black Velvet Scoop Neck Bodysuit

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.

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1980s Shirts

Alaïa 2020 Re Issue of A/W 1988 Trompe D'oeil Jumpsuit
Alaïa 2020 Re Issue of A/W 1988 Trompe D'oeil Jumpsuit

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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2010s French Jumpsuits

Recent Sales

1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat

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.

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1988 Twine Fringe & Black Cotton Corset Jacket
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1988 Twine Fringe & Black Cotton Corset Jacket

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, full sleeves & breast pocket detail. Excellent Condition. Size: 38

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1980s French Blazers

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA black voluminous skirted RUNWAY coat

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.

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Late 20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Pill Box Purse 1988
Azzedine Alaia Black Leather Pill Box Purse 1988

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 featuring a tongue flap closure, shoulder strap, and hard box interior. Alaia Label Mediu...

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988
Azzedine Alaia black silk chiffon hooded evening cloak, ss 1988

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

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1988 Runway Knit Maxi Dress M

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...

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1980s French Maxi Dress

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 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.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA '88 bodysuit
AZZEDINE ALAIA '88 bodysuit

AZZEDINE ALAIA '88 bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Vintage 1988 Azzedine Alaia sleeveless navy blue open stitch detail bodysuit.

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1980s Camisoles and Shell Tops

ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress
ALAÏA S/S 1988 Vintage Nylon Runway Dress

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.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988
Alaïa Cropped Jacket and Shorts Suit S/S 1988

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

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

Alaia Iconic Oversized Chenille Dress, Fall 1988 Collection
Alaia Iconic Oversized Chenille Dress, Fall 1988 Collection

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.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 tailoring that made him “the King of Cling,” even when working with oversized silhou...

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1980s French Trench Coats

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets

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.

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1980s French Cropped Jackets

Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988
Azzedine Alaïa black cotton corset runway jacket with rope detail, 1988

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.

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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

1988 Azzedine Alaia black leather runway belt with silver pyramid studs
1988 Azzedine Alaia black leather runway belt with silver pyramid studs

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.

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1980s French Belts

1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue-green leather runway belt with gunmetal pyramid studs
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA blue-green leather runway belt with gunmetal pyramid studs

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.

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988
Alaïa black velvet cape A/W 1988

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

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1980s Capes

Alaia black wool mini dress, AW 1988
Alaia black wool mini dress, AW 1988

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

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990

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 ...

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1980s French Jackets

A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts
A/W 1988 Azzedine Alaïa Gray Wool Shorts

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
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 1988 Runway Pinafore Dress & Bodysuit Set

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

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1980s Casual Dresses

Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress
Important 1988-89 Azzedine Alaia Black One Shoulder Dress

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...

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1980s Evening Dresses

AUTH 80s ALAÏA OFF-WHITE WOOL TUXEDO JACKET Spring Summer 1988
AUTH 80s ALAÏA OFF-WHITE WOOL TUXEDO JACKET Spring Summer 1988

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

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1980s French Tuxedo Jackets

Azzedine Alaïa reversible coat dress, ss 1988
Azzedine Alaïa reversible coat dress, ss 1988

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.

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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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