ALAIA SandalSandals Brown Leather Gladiator Heel Open Toe White Strap Heels 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC ALAIA BROWN LEATHER GLADIATOR SANDALS Design: o Brown leather open toe
ALAIA SandalSandals Brown Leather Gladiator Heel Open Toe White Strap Heels 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC ALAIA BROWN LEATHER GLADIATOR SANDALS Design: o Brown leather open toe
Unavailable|$238
Alaia Black/White Print Raffia Bow Ankle Strap Sandals Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
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.
Unavailable|$630
New Alaia Open Toed High Heel Boots - 37 - Black and White Suede
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
New Alaia high heel open toed boots. Boots are flawless suede of black and white shapes. The boots
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
New Alaia Black and White Geometric Jacquard Knit "Droite" Pencil Skirt 38 uk 6 Black stretch-wool
Alaia Spotted Calf Hair Lace-Up Platform Heels Brown / White 37 US 7
Located in Sanford, FL
Alaia - Excellent - Spotted Calf Hair Lace-Up Platform Heels - Brown, White - 37- US 7 - Shoes
Sold|$835
White Alaia Stretch Short-Sleeve Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: White stretch top by Alaia. Accented with cutout stripes. Roundneck. Short
Sold|$2,200
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back Dress White Alaïa sleeveless textured bodycon dress featuring
Sold|$2,200
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Fitted Open Back Dress White Alaïa sleeveless textured bodycon dress featuring
ALAIA black grey virgin wool blend dot graphic skater fit flared dress FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Black and white Alaia jacquard knit fit and flare dress with long sleeves, scallop trim at square
Sold|$1,700
Alaia White Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia White Dress
Sold|$950
Alaia White Bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia white bustier featuring built in bra cups.
Sold|$3,317
Alaïa long white jacket 1985s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long white rayon jacket. Size 38FR. A Collection circa 1985 under the
Sold|$5,500
White Backless Alaia Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
White Backless Alaia Dress
Sold|$850
Alaia White Tier Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia white multi tier skirt with curved seams.
Sold|$3,554
Alaïa White Cotton Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa - (Made in France) White cotton coat, fitted at the waist. Size indicated 40FR, it fits a
Sold|$1,600
Alaia Off White Zipper Cardigan 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaia off white knit cardigan with zipper front closure and pockets. Collection 1985
Sold|$544
Off-white turtle neck ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white turtle neck. Knit composition: 74% wool, 26% polyester. SIZE M
Sold|$3,317
Alaïa long white jacket 1985s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Long white rayon jacket. Size 38FR. A Collection circa 1985 under the
Sold|$750
Alaia White Eyelet Lace Bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia white cotton eyelet lace bra top featuring built in underwire padded cups
Sold|$1,950
ALAIA white cotton summer dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic ALAIA cotton dress with drawstring waist and buble hem. Marked size: 38 Fit size 2/4/6 Bust
Sold|$950
ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Alaia sheer white ribbed knit mine dress with banded cap sleeves and crew-neck.
Sold|$2,600
Alaia Off White Linen Dress With Back Cutout
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black linen knit dress featuring
Sold|$1,400
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White oversized gingham print double breasted smock jacket with white leather belt and
Sold|$1,800
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia stark white knit long sleeve fitted dress with crochet ruffle cuffs and open weave detail.
Sold|$1,800
Alaia white textured cotton mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia white textured cotton summer frock! This dress is down in a beautiful cotton with a
Sold|$1,954
Azzedine Alaïa White Knit Mesh Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This dress represents the elegance and simplicity of the house of Alaïa. Fabric: 70% viscose, 15
White cotton short sleeve tee-shirt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton short sleeve tee-shirt. Fabric composition: 95% cotton, 5% elastane. SIZE M on tag
ALAIA Size 6 Cream White Cotton Scalloped Tie Blouse
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ALAIA blouse comes in cream cotton with a pointed collar, hidden placket button front
Sold|$1,400
Alaia white cotton shirt with eyelet tail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ALAIA white cotton shirt with eyelet tail. Marked size 38 Fit US 4. Shirt in excellent condition.
Alaia White & Black Long Sleeve Cutout Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: White and black long sleeve cutout crop top by Alaia. Round neckline. Designer
Sold|$3,080
Alaïa Long Black and White Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alaïa- (Made in Italy) Long black and white knitted dress. Size 40. Additional information
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white striped bodysuit designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a
AZZEDINE ALAIA white cotton poplin mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Crisp white shirt dress with slits at sides from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French size 38. Can be
Sold|$840
ALAIA white FRINGE MINI Skirt 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia mini-skirt in white viscose (84%) polyester (10%) polyamide (4%) elastane (2%) with an
Sold|$1,717
Alaia Iconic White and Black Short Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Paris, FR
Alaia flared dress featuring a white and black geometric pattern, a scalloped neck, an invisible
Sold|$6,163
Azzedine Alaia white bodycon dress, ss 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia bodycon dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1993 ▪ Constructed from white jersey comprising
Alaïa White and Brown Leopard Print Sweatshirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned but New hooded sweatshirt from Azzedine Alaïa features a leopard motif print. The
Sold|$1,421
Black and white sleeveless knit dress AlaÏa
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white sleeveless knit dress. SIZE 36 (S)
ALAIA Size S White Textured Knit Sleeveless Top & Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALAIA ensemble comes in a stretch cotton textured mesh knit and includes a sleeveless boat neck top
Sold|$1,400
Alaia White Cotton Crop Top With Cutout 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic vintage Azzedine Alaia white cotton crop top
Alaia White Leather Peep-Toe Slingback Wedge - 37
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaia White Leather Peep-Toe Slingback Wedge - 37 These classic Alaia wedges are in good condition
2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA White Cotton Blend Knit Fit & Flare Mini Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
2000S AZZEDINE ALAIA White Cotton Blend Knit Fit & Flare Mini Skirt
ALAIA white viscose KNIT A-LINE Skirt L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared knit skirt in off-white viscose (50%), cotton (30%), nylon (10%), and polyester (10
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and white 'Tati' minidress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white oversized houndstooth Alaia dress from the 'Tati' collection dating to
Alaia FR36 Black White Flowers viscosa Knit Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
Alaïa straight skirt in soft viscose blend knit, pattern of small contrasting flowers in black on
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage White Frame Sunglasses
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage White Frame Sunglasses. These sunglasses are in fair condition and
Azzedine Alaia Black And White Abstract Print Chenille Catsuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white stretch knit
Alaia White Leather Perforated Brogue Oxford Shoes 80S-90S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Azzedine Alaia white leather perforated
Vintage Alaia Navy & Off-White Tati Bustier Top 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia navy and off-white printed denim halter top featuring Iconic "Tati" print
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alaïa white leather buckle back corset belt 85/34... Measurements are: 6 1/2" wide at the
ALAIA white cotton BRODERIE ANGLAISE EMBROIDERED RUCHEDSkirt 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa ruched broderie anglaise skirt in white cotton (100%). Opens with 8 push-buttons in the back
ALAIA white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared embossed-knit dress in cream and white wool (43%). viscose (37%), nylon (10
ALAIA black & white viscose blend KNIT Flared Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knit flared dress in black and white viscose (82%), polyester (10%), nylon (6%) and elastane
ALAIA white leather STUDDED VIENNE MOLUKAI Sandals Shoes 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Vivienne Moluki mules in perforated white leather embellished with silver-tone
ALAIA white cotton BASQUE POPLIN TUNIC Shirt 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia asymmetrical shirt in white cotton (100%). Features a zigzagged broderie
ALAIA white cotton FLARED JACQUARD Sleeveless Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa sleeveless flared jacquard dress in white cotton (47%), nylon (32%), viscose
Azzedine Alaïa Off-White and Beige Mini Sleeveless Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Charming mini dress from the house of Alaïa. Crafted in natural color tones wool mix, it has an A
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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