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Vintage Alaia Coat

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaïa Padded Shawl Collar Long Coat
Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaïa Padded Shawl Collar Long Coat

Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaïa Padded Shawl Collar Long Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A vintage Azzedine Alaïa black padded long shawl coat with leather corset belt. This amazing coat

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery
Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery

Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia soft black wool coat

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

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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

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat

Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Naples, FL

VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed

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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Iconic Pony Hair Leopard Coat
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Iconic Pony Hair Leopard Coat

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Iconic Pony Hair Leopard Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning vintage pony hair Azzedine Alaia leopard print coat with black double button closure, a

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Early 2000s French Coats

Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat
Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat

Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black faux fur double breasted swing coat featuring a hooded collar.

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Black Coat With Pleated Lace Skirt
Alaia Black Coat With Pleated Lace Skirt

Alaia Black Coat With Pleated Lace Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black coat featuring a pleated

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991
Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991

Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991

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Size: 36 Oversized fits up to M

Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia faux fur coat with matching belt. Coat is fully lined and features side

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Alaïa Duster Coat S/S 84
Alaïa Duster Coat S/S 84

Alaïa Duster Coat S/S 84

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Spring /Summer 1984 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Taupe

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1980s Overcoats

Alaia Blue Grey Tailored Coat With Black Buttons
Alaia Blue Grey Tailored Coat With Black Buttons

Alaia Blue Grey Tailored Coat With Black Buttons

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage blue-grey Azzedine Alaia tailored coat with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat
Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat

Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat

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Size: Easy fit. Today's size small.

Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia buttonless pale ivory mini trench coat with oversized collar, soft shoulders

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20th Century French Trench Coats

Alaia Black Wide Lapel Trench
Alaia Black Wide Lapel Trench

Alaia Black Wide Lapel Trench

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black double breasted paper thin trench coat featuring a wide lapel and

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Late 20th Century French Trench Coats

Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s
Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s

Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black hooded cape featuring an

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1980s French Capes

Alaïa Black Coat
Alaïa Black Coat

Alaïa Black Coat

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Size: Size 38 FR

Alaïa Black Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Bring the iconic elegance of Alaïa to your wintery wardrobe. This vintage Alaïa black double

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83
Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83

Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

- Autum/ Winter 1983 collection by Azedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Important early

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1980s French Shawls

Alaia Black Bodysuit and Skirt
Alaia Black Bodysuit and Skirt

Alaia Black Bodysuit and Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black ribbed knit scoop neck long sleeve bodysuit and matching mini skirt

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Late 20th Century French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Alaia Tati Car Coat
Alaia Tati Car Coat

Alaia Tati Car Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia Tati print car coat featuring a double breasted front closure and side flap

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1990s French Jackets

Alaia Black Pleated Skirt Coat
Alaia Black Pleated Skirt Coat

Alaia Black Pleated Skirt Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Azzedine Alaia black mini coat featuring a double button front entrance and a pleated knit

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat Size XS
ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat Size XS

ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat Size XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat . Size XS ( Rayon/viscose blend soft

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Faux Fur Leopard Jacket
Alaia Faux Fur Leopard Jacket

Alaia Faux Fur Leopard Jacket

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alaia faux leopard cropped coat with wide lapel and black frog closure at waist.

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1990s Cropped Jackets

1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M
1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M

1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: Circa 1990's Size medium Featuring 100% cotton dark blue denim, mid length coat

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1990s French Coats

Alaïa Knit Cardigan-Coat, Spring-Summer 1986
Alaïa Knit Cardigan-Coat, Spring-Summer 1986

Alaïa Knit Cardigan-Coat, Spring-Summer 1986

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

From the iconic 1986 Spring-Summer collection, this vintage Alaia sand knit maxi cardigan-coat

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1980s French Coats

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat. Mint condition. Half belt. Fully lined. Double breasted

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1980s French Coats

Vintage ALAIA PARIS waxed cotton trench coat
Vintage ALAIA PARIS waxed cotton trench coat

Vintage ALAIA PARIS waxed cotton trench coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage ALAIA PARIS wax coated belted trench coat. Wide lapel shape with curved, front patch

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1980s French Trench Coats

Alaïa Black Sheep Skin Vintage Coat, 1980
Alaïa Black Sheep Skin Vintage Coat, 1980

Alaïa Black Sheep Skin Vintage Coat, 1980

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Splendid Alaïa black shearling shawl collar coat. It features a geometric paneled design, long

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1980s Coats

Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat
Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION

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1990s French Coats

Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38

Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket. Razor cut in super soft lambskin

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Vintage Alaia Jacket in a Fr 40. Beautifully supple leather jacket with Alaia's extraordinary

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20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set
Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set

Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set. The main dress features curved

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1980s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted  Jacket Coat
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted  Jacket Coat

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular 1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat. 100% wool. Fitted waist line

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1980s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Vintage Alaia Paris Raincoat 1990s Black Trench Coat
Vintage Alaia Paris Raincoat 1990s Black Trench Coat

Vintage Alaia Paris Raincoat 1990s Black Trench Coat

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Portland, OR

This is a great vintage Alaia long trench coat style raincoat with waist belt. This double breasted

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1980s French Trench Coats

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Azzedine Alaïa for sale on 1stDibs

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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