ALAIA white leather STUDDED VIENNE MINI Tote Shoulder Bag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Vienne studded mini tote bag in white calfskin featuring silver-tone metal studs.
ALAIA white leather STUDDED VIENNE MINI Tote Shoulder Bag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa Vienne studded mini tote bag in white calfskin featuring silver-tone metal studs.
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vienne white leather laser cut cinched corset wide belt 65cm Reference: SNKO/A00622 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Silver Pattern: Solid ...
Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This dress features the instantly recognizable Vichy houndstooth print in black and white, crafted from a luxurious cotton knit that hugs the body in true Alaïa fashion.
ALAIA White Long Cotton Shirt W/Gathered Back - Sz 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia White Long Cotton Shirt W/Gathered Back - Sz 8 Made in Italy Compostion: 100% cotton Front button closure Labeled "ALAIA MADE IN ITALY" Shoulder: 1...
Azzedine Alaïa 1990s Black White Stretch Mesh Bodysuit Skirt Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA -(Made in Italy) Black and white stretch mesh set composed of a bodysuit and a skirt.
unworn 1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA dark navy & white 'Tati' checked gloves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and well documented houndstooth check dark navy and white wrist length gloves designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1991 'Tati' collection.
Vintage Iconic Azzedine Alaia 1991 Black & White Denim 'Tati' Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia iconic black & white denim houndstooth 'Tati' jacket.
ALAIA off-white viscose SPOTTED A-LINE Skirt 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knee length skirt in off-white viscose (88%) and polyester (12%) with spots in black and ocre.
Sold|$319
Azzedine Alaïa Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
The richness of the detailed work of the elastic jersey wool is typical of the work of Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa. Ivory label and graphic ALAIA white. Good conservation of the...
Sold|$2,500
Alaia Blck Tati Tote
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white Tati print purse featuring black leather trim at the top and bottom and leather straps.
Sold|$1,800
Alaia Tati Print Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia Black and white tati double breasted jacket with corseted lace up detail at back.
ALAIA black suede WHITE DOT DOUBLE STRAP WAISY Belt 75
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa double strap waist belt in black suede leather with white cut-out dots.
ALAIA white & beige viscose blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia flared embossed-knit dress in white and beige viscose (70%), nylon (18%), polyester (7%), and elastane (5%).
ALAIA off-white & beige LEOPARD CALF HAIR Boots Shoes 39.5
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa ankle boots in off-white and black printed calf hair.
Sold|$850
AZZEDINE ALAIA 'TATI' jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black and white houndstooth jacket from Azzedine Alaia'a 'Tati' collection dating to the 1990's.
ALAIA black & white wool blend TEXTURED KNIT Sleeveless Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa knit A-line dress in black wool (50%), viscose (30%), polyester (13%), nylon (5%), and elastane (2%). With chevron surface in piped texture. Closes with invisible zipper on the...
ALAIA white viscose blend cropped sleeved bateau neck sweater FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose blend cropped sleeved bateau neck sweater FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00567 Brand: Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made i...
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose beige ribbed cloque fit flare cocktail dress S Reference: AEMA/A00033 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: White, Beige Pattern: ...
White cotton dress with red threads see-through embroideries ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton dress with red threads embroideries and button in the front. Plastic button ( looks like mother of shell) closure on the middle front. Cut-work. SIZE 38/ M
ALAIA white cotton flap pocketed mini buttons cropped shirt FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white cotton flap pocketed mini buttons cropped shirt FR38 M Reference: GEGG/A00139 Brand: Alaia Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Min...
ALAIA white cotton contoured seam peplum hi low shirt FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white cotton contoured seam peplum hi low shirt FR36 S Reference: YIKK/A00129 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Button...
Alaia Iconic Black & White Striped Maxi Dress With Open Back 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white striped bodycon dress featuring printed wide straps, iconic stripes, an exposed open back, center sl...
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00139 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Metallic Pattern: S...
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
AZZEDINE ALAIA white laser cut studded leather corset waist belt 70cm Reference: BSHW/A00139 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Leather Color: White, Metallic Pattern: S...
Little White Mini Dress in Stretch by Azzedine Alaïa Circa 2000
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 France Little white stretch dress by Azzedine Alaïa dating from the 2000s.
Alaia Black and White Thick Knit Dress with Flare Skirt - 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Alaia sleeveless black and white dress is a thick knit and has a very flare skirt.
ALAIA white & baby blue viscose CIRCLES JACQUARD KNIT Skirt 40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia circles jacquard knit skirt in baby blue, gold, and white viscose (77%), nylon (12%), polyester (8%), and elastane (3%).
ALAIA white viscose silk CROPPED CUT-OUT Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa cropped cut-out cardigan in white viscose (50%), silk (40%) and polyester (10%).
ALAIA white cotton Sleeveless Flared Jacquard Knit Maxi Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaïa sleeveless fit-to-flare knit dress in white and off-white cotton (40%), viscose (35%), nylon (15%) and polyester (10%) with a round neck.
ALAIA white cotton LASER-CUT POPLIN MIDI SHIRT Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia a-line midi dress in white cotton (53%) and polyester (47%).
ALAIA white cotton OVERSIZED SLIT BACK BELTED POPLIN Shirt 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia oversized poplin blouse in white cotton (100%).
ALAIA nude & white viscose DOT JACQUARD KNIT FLARED Dress 38 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa jacquard knit mini skater dress in nude and white viscose (70%), polyamide (20%), polyester (6%) and elastane (4%).
ALAIA off white viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA off white viscose blend crew neck small buttons cropped cardigan FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00549 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Off White P...
Sold|$1,200
Alaia Black Tati Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black and white Tati print denim moto jacket featuring a double breasted closure and wide lapel.
Sold|$1,750
Alaia Unusual Spider Web Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia off-white and black knit bodycon dress with "Spider Web" motiff.
ALAIA black white wool floral jacquard scallop hem peplum tunic FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white wool floral jacquard scallop hem peplum tunic FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F01027 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, White Pattern:...
Sold|$595
AZZEDINE ALAIA '91 tati skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vintage Alaia black and white houndstooth skirt from the 1991 Tati collection.
ALAIA white raglan sleeve belted wavy scalloped hem cropped shirt FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white raglan sleeve belted wavy scalloped hem cropped shirt FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00221 Brand: Alaia Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Made in: Ita...
ALAIA red white floral jacquard viscose blend long sleeve cropped sweater XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA red white floral jacquard viscose blend long sleeve cropped sweater XS Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Model Name / Style: Cropped sweater Material: Viscose blend Color: ...
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Inspired by Charles James’ legendary La Sirène gown, the design reinterprets classic couture structure through Alaïa’s bold, body-conscious lens. The dress is constructed from altern...
White coton shirt dress with hood collar ALAIA New with tag
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White coton shirt dress with hood. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. New with tag SIZE 38 (Fr) M
AZZEDINE ALAIA skirt white pique 38/4 Drop Dead Divine cut NWT
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
ALAIA white pique skirt with the most sensational cut and fit!
Alaïa S/S 2016 Vionnet-Inspired White Silver Lame Grecian Goddess Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite Alaïa gown from the Spring/Summer 2016 collection pays homage to Madeleine Vionnet’s mastery of drapery and classical form.
ALAIA Size S White Floral Lace Cutout Cotton Scoop Neck Skirt Blouse
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous ALAIA blouse dress comes in white cotton lace with all over flower polka dot cutout print and features a scoop neck, long sleeves, curved hem and gather back slit skirt.
Alaia Flared Skirt - Light Blue and White Knit - Honeycomb Pattern - FR 42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Glamour and chic unlined knit skirt from Alaia. Signature style flared shape featuring a back zip with hook-and-eye closure.
ALAIA black white wool blend topstitch flared high waist skater skirt FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA black white wool blend topstitch flared high waist skater skirt FR38 M Reference: SNKO/A00581 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, White Pa...
ALAIA white viscose blend V-neck 3/4 sleeves bodysuit top FR36 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA white viscose blend V-neck 3/4 sleeves bodysuit top FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00565 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: White Pattern: Solid Clo...
Alaia Logo Print Ballerina Flats 2000S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Azzedine Alaia off white woven ballet flats with "ALAIA" logo print, and leather bottoms.
Alaia Vintage Black/White Bodycon Stretch Off the Shoulder Dress sz.Small
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Stretch cotton with sexy off the shoulder detail. Black and white trim at shoulders and hem. Black shoulder straps. Fitted, body con style. Stitched darts to accentuate the hips.
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Iconic Tati Checkered Black and White Crop Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Tati Cropped Jacket FR 36 Alaïa cropped jacket with geometric pattern throughout, notched lapels, button accent at cuffs and button closures at front...
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1991 Tati Black White Houndstooth Print Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Crafted from luxurious black and white cotton knit, this mini dress features a scoop neckline and plunging scoop back.
Azzedine Alaia Dress White Perforated Detail Small Car Wash Hem 40 / 6 New
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Azzedine Alaia exquisite white dress with cut out detail.
ALAIA cream & black viscose blend KNIT Flared Dress 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia knit pleated dress in creme and black viscose (70%), nylon (18%), polyester (7%) and elastane (5%). Opens with zipper on the back. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent co...
new ALAIA Robe Sm Courte Gladiator black white eyelet knit fringed dress FR40 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA Robe Sm Courte Gladiator black white eyelet knit fringed dress FR40 M Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose Color: Black Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Eyel...
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALAIA black white wool jacquard square neck flared hem cocktail dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00105 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Wool, Viscose, Polyamide Color...
Vintage 1980s Alaia Grey Double-Breasted Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia grey, black & white cotton tiny check suit featuring a double breasted jacket with black buttons.
ALAIA white cotton blend 2023 TUBE SHEER KNIT MAXI Dress 36 XS ICONIC PIECE
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa open-knit maxi dress in off-white cotton (65%), polyamide (35%).
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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