Azzedine Alaia nude suede boots, A/W 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia by Diego Della Valle Autumn-Winter 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
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
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
Azzedine Alaia black leather and crochet pointed heels, ca. 1985-1988
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Pancaldi for Azzedine Alaia ca. 1985-1988
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
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Emerald Green Suede Platform Boots
Located in New York, NY
1990S AZZEDINE ALAIA Emerald Green Suede Platform Boots
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
Azzedine Alaia Black Lambskin Boots with Lace-Up Sides - 37.5 - 1990's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia Black Lambskin Boots with Lace-Up Sides - 37.5 - 1990's. These gorgeous boots are a
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
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
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
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
AZZEDINE ALAIA Black Leather PLATFORM HEELS Shoes PUMPS Ankle Strap Sz 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: AZZEDINE ALAIA Paris - Made in Italy Condition: (please read our condition chart below
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
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA woven purple leather heels with ankle straps - new
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare purple, woven leather heels with ankle straps designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the
Alaia Vintage Iconic Pink and Off-white Canvas Espadrilles Rare Size 37 (FR)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA for TATI early 1990s iconic pink and off-white hound's tooth canvas espadrilles. Unworn
Alaia Vintage Iconic Navy Blue and Off-white Canvas Espadrilles Size 37 (FR)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
ALAIA for TATI early 1990s iconic navy blue and off-white hound's tooth canvas espadrilles
AZZEDINE ALAIA Black VELVET Ankle Strap PUMPS Heels HEELS Sz 39 w/ BOX
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: AZZEDINE ALAIA - Made in Italy Condition (please read our condition chart below): MINT
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
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
Vintage Alaia Black Suede Boots in Cutout Corset Style Lace Up Booties Size 37.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
These are wonderful vintage Alaia black suede boots with a lattice cutwork on the ankle! These
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
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
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 ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
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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Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
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
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown
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...
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...
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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