Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 38 Excellent Condition!
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 38 Excellent Condition!
Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit, fw 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia black wool blend catsuit ▪ Skin tight ▪ High v-neck ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Concealed zipper at centre-back ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Winter 1991
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA catsuit with harlequin diamonds
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare brown catsuit with harlequin diamonds designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
Alaia Wool Knit Cat Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia wool knit bottle green cat suit with zipper back.
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 38 Excellent Condition!
New Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New with Tags Azzedine Alaia Chenille Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit FR 36
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Off Shoulder Stretch Catsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Off Shoulder Stretch Catsuit Condition: Excellent Rayon-Nylon-Spandex Made in Italy Bust: 28"- 40", Waist: 21" - 32", Hips: 30" - 44", Torso: 25"- 34...
Alaia Black Velour Zip Front Jumpsuit / Catsuit - S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, ON
Alaia Black Velour Zip Front Jumpsuit / Catsuit. From the Fall 2012 collection, and as seen on Rihanna. Original retail price $2660 Euros. Pointed collar, short sleeves, invisible ...
very rare 1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA butterfly catsuit with artwork by Thierry Perez
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare woven butterfly catsuit from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez dating to 1992.
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Vintage Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Vintage Bodycon Playsuit Catsuit Jumpsuit Size S
Azzedine Alaia Knit Cat Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaïa, jersey knit, scoop neck, catsuit having a center front and back seam detail, long sleeves and a narrow fit leg.
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Size: XS with a lot of stretch!
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Bodycon Off Shoulder Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- light wear- no holes or stains FABRIC: Rayon-Nylon-Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Ital...
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Size: XS with a lot of stretch!
1990's Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Bodycon Off Shoulder Catsuit Jumpsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- light wear- no holes or stains FABRIC: Rayon-Nylon-Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Ital...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA 1993 Documented Black Perforated Boiled Wool Pants Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a truly important and documented piece of fashion history by AZZEDINE ALAÏA from his Fall 1993 collection: the black perforated boiled wool-blend pants with fringed fini...
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
unworn 1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black cotton RUNWAY bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Azzedine Alaia runway bodysuit from 1989. This bodysuit is made from lightweight matte black stretch cotton (85% cotton, 15% Lycra). The asymmetrical one-shoulder design fe...
1990s Does 1970s Black Crepe Sleeveless One Piece 90s Vintage Romper Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
90s does 70s black one piece romper onesie! Features a hidden zipper up the front to adjust cleavage exposure. Exaggerated collar. Fabric stretches to fit. Great belted or alone, wit...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki bodysuit and matching skirt - RUNWAY
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dark khaki viscose bodysuit and matching skirt with cleverly placed ribbed inserts designed by Azzedine Alaia, dating to Spring 1990 as seen on the runway in white. The bodysuit has ...
Alaia F/W 1991 ICONIC Runway Bodysuit in Plum Naomi Campbell Alaïa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
As seen on Naomi Campbell in the Alaïa F/W 1991 show, this piece is part of the collection that remains one of the most referenced in fashion history, arriving at the height of the s...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1986 Vintage Cutout Lace Up Skirt & Bodysuit Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the bodysuit is size M and the skirt is size L Condition: good vintage condition,...
1980s Azzedine Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Vintage 80s One Piece Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black stretch velvet one piece bodysuit! No one ever made bodysuits as well as Alaia, and this is definitely proof. Features a super soft black velvet tha...
Vintage 90s Alaia Wine Long Sleeves BodyCon Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Alaia Wine colour long sleeves body con maxi dress. Featuring his signature two fisheyes darts in front and his stretchy fabrics with back zipper closure. - Made in F...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, black long sleeve jumpsuit zipper back and flared bottoms
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, black long sleeve jumpsuit zipper back and flared bottoms. Made of man-made stretchy material. Zipper closure at the back of the neck. Size; US 8 Measurements; ...
Vintage Rare Valentino Jumpsuit in Black Wool & Cashmere Italy Size M
By Valentino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Designed by Mr. Valentino Garavani for Valentino Boutique. From afar it looks like a beautifully shaped knit jumpsuit, but up close you can see why the fit is so amazing, it has a X ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Women's Black Fitted Jumpsuit with Collar
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in CACHAN, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier black jumpsuit, fitted fit, stand-up collar, long sleeves and flared legs. Details of visible seams on the front and back. Made in Italy. Very good condition.
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Wool-Blend Space‑Age Utility Jumpsuit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black space‑age utility jumpsuit. This black jumpsuit channels the unmistakable universe of Thierry Mugler, where fashion becomes architecture and the body tr...
Donna Karan Black Knit Plunging Stretch Stirrup Pant Jumpsuit 1980s Medium
By Donna Karan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donna Karan's 1980s iconic sculptural pieces helped create her legacy. This one piece jumpsuit is the ultimate in simplicity, worn as a basic back drop to your favourite accessories ...
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
$593
Size: UK 6 / US 2
Dolce & Gabbana Deconstructed detachable Black Jumpsuit - Turtle neck Pant Suit
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable, deconstructed Jumpsuit by DOLCE & GABBANA. (Circa 2000). The Jumpsuit features a ribbed knit, high neck zip down sweater and a Classic low rise pinstriped, wide leg pan...
Vintage 1970's North Beach Leather Whipstitch Sailor Pants
By North Beach Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage 1970s handmade North Beach Leather deerskin pants in a sailor-pant style. Whipstitch construction, 8-button front. These are in good condition, especially for a pair of this...
$85,846
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Noir/Black Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 in noir and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp D (2019)
$1,775Sale Price|28% Off
Size: French size 54
Hermes Men's Buttery Soft Black Lambskin Leather Unisex Coat Size 54 c 21st c
By Hermès
Located in University City, MO
Hermes Men's buttery soft black lambskin leather unisex coat French Size 54 The luxurious coat is constructed with smooth very soft black lambskin leather Lined in black Bemberg ra...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Pink Mini Dress Circa 1990's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
$24,975
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hermès Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Marron Fonce Swift Leather & Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG140 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Seri...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Vivid Pure Green Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. We are pleased to present the only Gia ...
Diamond
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with luminous hands. Date display at 3 o'c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$22,000
H 6.75 in W 3 in
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW03 aso Christina Aguilera shot by Steven Meisel for ad campaign Red leather Ornate silver hardware Sheer lace panel sides IT40 Excellent condition, minor fee...
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT42
S/S 1993 Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Ribbon Lace Patchwork Bustier Crop Top IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible multipattern patchwork Dolce and Gabbana crop top. From the Spring/Summer 1993 collection, this top debuted on the season's runway as part of Look 35, modele...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Bustier Corset Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Bustier Corset Top Size S
2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded and Metal Mesh
By Atelier Versace
Located in New York, NY
This dress is tagged size 42, however the fit is very small. We recommend size 2 or smaller. 2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Crystal Beaded Silk chiffo...
Gianni Versace Silk Strapless Jumpsuit 1980s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous purple silk strapless bustier jumpsuit from an early Gianni Versace collection. The fitted, micro pleated, boned bustier bodice crosses and wraps at the bust. The slim pan...
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier Sculpted Denim Jacket with Leopard Collar Button Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier sculpted denim jacket with faux leopard collar button jacket is detailed with double-stitching. The front has two set-in breast pockets with the interio...
2017 Siah Howard Haute Couture Pink Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Siah Howard is a haute Couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...
Dolce & Gabbana D&G Spring/Summer 2004 White Bondage Dress (Size S)
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Berlin, BE
From Dolce & Gabbana’s highly sought-after Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this rare bondage-inspired dress is a striking example of the brand’s early-2000s fusion of Italian tail...
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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