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Vintage Alaia Shoe

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 1989

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1980s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40
1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

1987 AZZEDINE ALAIA black suede ankle RUNWAY boots - size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black suede ankle boots designed by Azzedine Alaia for the Fall 1987 runway. Made in soft, matte

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaia Paris Leather and Wood Platform Wedge Sandals, Size 40
Alaia Paris Leather and Wood Platform Wedge Sandals, Size 40

Alaia Paris Leather and Wood Platform Wedge Sandals, Size 40

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Brown leather - Open Toe - Wood platform - Slingback - Made in Italy - Brand new, never worn

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaïa Paris "CALZATURE" Donna Wedge in Snakeskin
Alaïa Paris "CALZATURE" Donna Wedge in Snakeskin

Alaïa Paris "CALZATURE" Donna Wedge in Snakeskin

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

-color snakeskin. Wedge wraps around the ankle, Sz 38 1/2 These shoes come with their original box and

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

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Alaia White Leather Perforated Brogue Oxford Shoes 80S-90S
Alaia White Leather Perforated Brogue Oxford Shoes 80S-90S

Alaia White Leather Perforated Brogue Oxford Shoes 80S-90S

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shoes featuring diamond metal grommets and leather laces. Azzedine Alaia Paris For Diego Della Valle

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1990s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaia Suede Lattice Boots

Alaia Suede Lattice Boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alaia Boots! The prefect addition for fall. They are in great condition. Size

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1980s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA green suede ankle boots
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA green suede ankle boots

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA green suede ankle boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Green suede stiletto ankle boots with almond shaped toe from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Alaia Shoe

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black suede ankle boots
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black suede ankle boots

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black suede ankle boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black suede stiletto ankle boots with almond shaped toe from Alaia dating to the early 1990's

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1990s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA emerald green suede ankle boots
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA emerald green suede ankle boots

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA emerald green suede ankle boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Emerald green suede stiletto ankle boots with almond shaped toe from Azzedine Alaia dating to the

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1980s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Rare Azzedine Alaia Thigh High Boots
Rare Azzedine Alaia Thigh High Boots

Rare Azzedine Alaia Thigh High Boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare collectible early 90's Alaïa slim fit wool thigh-high boots. Red and black geometric cube print. Zip on the inner sides. The heel height is approx. 12.7 cm (5 inches) and the s...

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1990s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaia Earthtone Lizard & Lucite High Heel - 36.5
Alaia Earthtone Lizard & Lucite High Heel - 36.5

Alaia Earthtone Lizard & Lucite High Heel - 36.5

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alaia Earthtone Lizard & Lucite High Heel - 36.5. These shoes are in excellent condition with minor

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Alaia Shoe

ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels
ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels

ALAÏA S/S 91 Iconic Rare "Tati" Runway Heels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic and rare Azzedine Alaïa heels from his Spring Summer 1991 Tati Collection. This collection

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1990s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

ALAIA Size 8.5 Dark Red Suede Laser Cut T Strap Sandals
ALAIA Size 8.5 Dark Red Suede Laser Cut T Strap Sandals

ALAIA Size 8.5 Dark Red Suede Laser Cut T Strap Sandals

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Francisco, CA

ALAIA sandals come in dark burgundy red suede with four round laser cut straps, T strap, and

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey
Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey

Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey

Located in Carnate, IT

Alaïa Suede Ankle Boots in Grey Alaia Trocchetti. In gray suede leather with application of small

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Late 20th Century Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black
Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black

Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black

Located in Carnate, IT

Alaïa Leather Ankle Boots in Black Trocchetti Alaia. In black leather with elasticated part along

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Late 20th Century Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaia green suede platform heels, c. 1980s
Alaia green suede platform heels, c. 1980s

Alaia green suede platform heels, c. 1980s

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A pair of emerald green Alaia platform heels, c. 1980s. EU 38

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1980s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alaia crocodile heels
Alaia crocodile heels

Alaia crocodile heels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

Tag ALAIA Size 36- UK 3,5 - US 5 Heels 11cm Leather Perfect condition Shipping worldwide with

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1990s European Vintage Alaia Shoe

ALAIA Brown & Black Suede Open Lattice Platform Boots
ALAIA Brown & Black Suede Open Lattice Platform Boots

ALAIA Brown & Black Suede Open Lattice Platform Boots

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These stunning Alaia boots will be your go-to boots this fall. * They're made of brown suede

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Alaia Shoe

Rare Vintage Maud Frizon Snakeskin Shoes Size 37
Rare Vintage Maud Frizon Snakeskin Shoes Size 37

Rare Vintage Maud Frizon Snakeskin Shoes Size 37

By Maud Frizon

Located in Portland, OR

's and also designed for many well known designers including Alaia. We think her shoes are really

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1980s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

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A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...

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By Chanel

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

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2010s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...

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1990s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986. This design is one of Alaïa’s most iconi...

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1980s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13'  S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...

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1990s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

By Gucci, Frida Giannini

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M
Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M

Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

The Most Luxurious Gucci Sweater Ever!!! F/W 2001 Runway Collection Size - M Color – Black, Angora and Genuine Sheared Mink Fur. Made in Italy. Excellent Condition.

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...

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2010s European Vintage Alaia Shoe

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes It 38  38.5  39  42
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes It 38  38.5  39  42

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes It 38 38.5 39 42

By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoes Wedge Sandals F/W 2004 Collection Italian Sizes Available 38 - US 8, 38.5 - US 8.5 , 39 - US 9, 42 - US 12. Black Velvet, Dark Red Patent Le...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...

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1990s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965

Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Studio City, CA

Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...

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1960s American Vintage Alaia Shoe

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s Vintage Alaia Shoe

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Sequin and lace tulle flapper dress

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Sequin and lace tulle flapper dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

- Sequins on black mesh - Full skirt made from silver and black lace tulle

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1990s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

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Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Dress New, unworn Cut from beautiful flower jacquard fabric, tailored with voluminous elements and frayed gathered seams for a patchwork effect. The cotton...

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2010s Italian Vintage Alaia Shoe

2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim

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...

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2010s French Vintage Alaia Shoe

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Vintage Alaia Shoe For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage alaia shoe you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for a vintage alaia shoe from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Azzedine Alaïa and Maud Frizon — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a vintage alaia shoe for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Alaia Shoe?

Prices for a vintage alaia shoe can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $1,559, while, on average they fetch $498.

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.”

Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more on 1stDibs.