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ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.
Alaia Beige Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.
Pre-Loved Alaïa Women's Bombe Suede Wedge Sandals
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to shoes is evident. Some wear to suede outer and outsoles on this
Alaïa Brown Suede Bombe Sandals Size IT 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
on back of heels and abrasion to outer soles on this used Alaïa designer resale item. These shoes
Alaïa Brown Suede La Bombe Sandals Size IT 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details La Bombe Brown with pink undertone Suede Heeled sandals Open toe High heeled
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA La Bombe ball embellished studded nude patent high heel sandal EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A01988
Alaïa Black Snakeskin Le Bombe Snakeskin Sandals Size IT 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
right side and rear of left shoe on this used Alaïa designer resale item. This item comes with original
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are punctuated with gunmetal pyramid studs that are carefully applied by
Alaia Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals - 38.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - that's why Azzedine
Alaïa Black Suede Bombe Sandals Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 90 Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaïa's 'Bombe' sandals are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire - this blush-pink suede
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe 110 Studded Suede Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa 'Bombe' sandals have been crafted in Italy from black suede and finished with round
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White & Black Sandal Heels (39.5 EU)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed with polka dots, stripes, and zebra print. Featuring a leg-lengthening stiletto hee...
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Patent Leather Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaïa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Polka-Dot Watersnake Sandals
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
, these black watersnake 'Bombe' sandals are decorated with painterly white dots and a row of hand-applied
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The Bombe sandals are crafted from leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single vamp
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The Bombe sandals are crafted from leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single vamp
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from patent leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They
Alaia Black Patent Leather Bombe T-strap Sandals Size 39
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The black Bombe sandals are crafted from patent leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals Eu 41 Uk 8 Us 11
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Satin Sandals. Pink. Zip fastening - Back. Does not come with - dustbag or box
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38.5 Uk 5.5 Us 8.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Navy. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Velvet Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded velvet sandals. Green. Zip fastening at back. Does not come with
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals Eu 39 UK 6 US 9
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe studded suede sandals. Made pink suede with the brand’s iconic studded detail
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from velvet and feature an open-toe silhouette. They
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from velvet and feature an open-toe silhouette. They
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt
Alaia Burgundy Velvet Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from velvet and feature an open-toe silhouette. They
Alaia Burgundy Suede Studded 'Bombe' T-Strap Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The burgundy-hued Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt
Azzedine Alaïa Bombe Studded Suede Sandals EU 38 UK 5 US 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
These 'Bombe' sandals by Azzedine Alaїa are deftly crafted by hand and beautiful to admire, this
Alaia Burgundy Suede Leather Chamois Bombe Ankle Cuff Sandals Size 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted in a classy hue, we love these Alaia sandals. Designed to make a statement, they have a sleek silhouette and a nice fit. Wear yours under maxi skirts for a peek of glamour, o...
Alaia Beige Suede Bombe Embellished Open Toe Ankle Wrap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The beige Bombe sandals are crafted from suede and feature an open toe silhouette. They flaunt lace
Alaia Beige Patent Leather Bombe Stud Embellished Open Toe Sandals Size 36
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alaia brings to you these fabulous Bombe sandals to make a statement every time you step out in
Alaia Metallic Bronze Leather Bombe Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
! The Bombe sandals are crafted from leather and feature an open-toe silhouette. They flaunt single vamp
Alaia Bombe T Strap Snakeskin White And Black Sandal Heels (EU 39.5)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Alaïa's black and white snakeskin T-strap sandals are covered in semi-spherical ornaments detailed with polka dots, stripes, and zebra print. Featuring a leg-lengthening stiletto hee...
Sold|$3,195
Size: Medium
Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust Cover ...
2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unused gold leather Manolo Blahnik court pumps in size 6.5 US. Slight curve to the heel, in mint condition.
New 90s Bruno Frisoni Black and White Tuxedo Heels Mules Shoes Size 35. 5 / 5.5
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular brand new Bruno Frisoni black and white 'tuxedo' style heels! Frisoni, currently the chief designer for Roger Vivier, began his fashion career in 1980, at Jean-Louis Schr...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
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 ...
Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Open Back
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk jumpsuit by Valentino. It has a crew neckline, blouson bodice, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists, full legs and an open slit from the neck to the waist in ...
John Galliano Spring Summer S/S 1999 knit crochet wedding gown dress
By John Galliano
Located in Baar, CH
Presenting a rare Spring Summer 1999 John Galliano ivory open-knit gown, expertly fashioned in Italy and shown here on a 185 cm mannequin size M (runs small, best suited for a size S...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...
Prada Black Jacquard Astrakhan Coat size 42IT
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy from an intricate combination of lambskin and fox fur, this pre-owned, 1920's inspired astrakhan coat by Prada features a black Persian lamb fur trim, a distinctive ...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut transparent blouse with black ribbon trim, choker, fabric button fastenings and caplet. Slim...
$3,500
Size: Stretchy Material Allows 38-42
DOLCE & GABANNA S/s 2003 "Love and Sex" Ruffle String Draped Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This piece from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2003 collection is a masterclass in draped sensuality, showcasing the house’s signature ability to merge classical references wi...
Louis Vuitton 2000s Fuchsia Satin Pumps With Textured Gold Heels
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Looking to make a statement? Well the perfect shoes have arrived! Circa recent 2000s, these Louis Vuitton fuchsia satin heels feature various hues of fuchsia on the straps and a scul...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Yellow Poly Blend Stretch Gown With High Slits And Matchin
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Yellow Poly Blend Stretch Gown With High Slits And Matching Shorts
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.”
Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.