Alaïa 1990 S/S runway Maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Azzedine Alaïa Spring/Summer 1990 iconic siren dress in a sculpting olive stretch knit, featuring the signature fluted fishtail hem seen throughout the collection.
Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Dating to the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this Azzedine Alaïa mini dress is an iconic and increasingly rare collector’s piece. Crafted from Alaïa’s signature stretch knit, it feat...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning black dress designed by Azzedine Alaia as seen on the spring 1990 runway. The dress has a deep V neckline with wide, angled straps and ribbed panels along the sides and cen...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA khaki bodysuit and matching skirt - RUNWAY
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Khaki viscose bodysuit and matching skirt with cleverly placed ribbed inserts designed by Azzedine Alaia, dating to spring of 1990 as seen on the runway in white.
Alaia 3 piece knitted ensemble, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Spring/ Summer 1990s White Cotton Shirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A white cotton shirt by Azzedine Alaïa from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection. Made in France from crisp cotton, it features a sculptural silhouette that reinterprets the classic whi...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Black and White Bustier, Tati Collection, Spring 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in CACHAN, FR
A rare and highly collectible Azzedine Alaïa Paris vintage bustier from the iconic Spring 1991 “Tati” collection, one of the house’s most celebrated and recognizable early 1990s seas...
Azzedine Alaia SS 1990 Vintage Navy Blue Rayon Knit Body Con Pleated Hem Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful vintage dress by Azzedine Alaia, from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection documented here and was shown on the runway in many shapes and colors.
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1990 Black Strappy Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1990 - dress version seen on the runway Black bodysuit with triple strap detail Ribbed texture on sides Popper clasp Stretch fabric Size small ...
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Azzedine Alaia Spring 1991 2 Pieces Set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible and very rare Azzedine Alaia 2 pieces set in sting ray embossed leather from Spring Summer 1991 collection. This one of a kind set includes a cropped jacket that closes wi...
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1994 "Houpette" Dress - versions seen on the runway, in campaign images & held in museums Dark forest green chenille knitted dress Very soft plush st...
Azzedine Alaia Red Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Red skirt suit by Azzedine Alaia from the Spring/Summer 1992 collection. The skirt suit features a form fitting silhouette and has a butterfly printed silk lining to the jacket.
Alaia Spring-Symmer 1990 black bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Symmer 1990 black bodysuit
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 olive bodysuit and high waist shorts ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 olive bodysuit and high waist shorts ensemble
Alaïa bag Spring 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in Italy) Openwork white leather bag with silvery metal elements. 1992 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 15 c...
Alaïa 'Tati' skirt Spring 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALAÏA - (Made in France) Pink and white cotton pencil skirt. Size 38FR. 1991 Spring-Summer 'Tati' Collection under the artistic direction of Azzedine Alaïa. Condition: Very good con...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 powder blue knitted bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 powder blue knitted bodysuit - high rise - zip fastening - XS
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black crochet knit maxi dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black crochet knit maxi dress
Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1996 beaded lemon knit cocktail sequin dress
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Size: Equivalent size 38-40 France
Jacket and trousers by Azzedine Alaïa, Tati Collection France Spring Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring-Summer 1991 France Iconic jacket and trousers from the famous Tati collection by Azzedine Alaïa. Black Vichy cotton twill canvas with large houndstooth motifs. High-waisted o...
runway ALAIA Vintage SS1990 black triple strap bodycon stretch dress M UK6 UK10
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway ALAIA Vintage SS1990 black triple strap bodycon stretch dress M UK6 UK10 AZZEDINE ALAIA VINTAGE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 1990 RUNWAY AS SEEN ON: LADY GAGA AT 2017 AMA'S RAYON, ...
runway ALAIA Vintage SS1990 black triple strap bodycon stretch dress M UK6 UK10
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway ALAIA Vintage SS1990 black triple strap bodycon stretch dress M UK6 UK10 AZZEDINE ALAIA VINTAGE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 1990 RUNWAY AS SEEN ON: LADY GAGA AT 2017 AMA'S RAYON, E...
Alaia cotton mini sundress, spring-summer 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia cotton mini sundress, spring-summer 1990. Mauve and tan stripe print, caged cut-out at the front, full circle pleated skirt, two hidden side pockets and zip closure at the back.
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 black spandex knit bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1990 black spandex knit bodysuit
Exceptional rare Alaia Striped Cotton Cocktail Dress, Spring/Summer 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and very rare Alaia cotton cocktail dress made in Spring 1990.
Alaïa Crochet Knit Dress, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Vibrant 1992 Alaïa red viscose knit dress with semi sheer crochet-work detail. Unlined, this piece nips in at the waist, features a V-neckline and has hidden snap closure shorts unde...
Never Worn Alaïa Denim Cap, Spring-Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Already seen at the 1990 Fall-Winter collection (see picture 3), this Alaïa cap (in the beret spirit) is found throughout the iconic 1991 Spring-Summer "Tati" collection (see picture...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 black leather lace up bra
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 cream suede lace up bra
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather runway belt with cowrie shells
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black leather belt with cowrie seashells and silver hardware from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.
Unworn Alaïa Runway Ruffled Mini Shorts, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Part of the look 62 of the Alaïa 1992 Spring-Summer collection (see picture 3), these black mini shorts are made from Azzedine's signature stretch-knit which beautifully sculpts your...
Unworn Alaïa Runway Knit Leggings Pants, Spring-Summer 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Made from one of his signature stretch knits, these Alaia’s iconic Spring-Summer 1992 collection leggings are "new with tag". Modeled in look 76 by supermodel Helena Christensen (see...
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA olive green leather RUNWAY belt with cowrie shells
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, olive-green leather belt with cowrie seashells and brass hardware from Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Spring-Summer 1993 grey acetate knitted bra and pants ensemble
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset jacket with topstitching
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black butter soft leather corset style jacket with decorative topstitching from Alaia dating to spring 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.
Spring 1990 Collection Azzedine Alaia Backless Fishtail Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Insanely sexy, this Azzedine Alaia dress from the spring 1990 collection has that in your face sensuality that Alaia is known for.
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1994 "Houpette" Dress - versions seen on the runway, in campaign images & held in museums Dark forest green chenille knitted dress Very soft plush ...
Azzedine Alaia Spring 1992 Off Shoulder Striped Bodysuit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1992 - Same pattern seen on the runway, on Christy Turlington and on Fran Fine in The Nanny Beige & white striped off shoulder knit bodysuit Off sho...
Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Inspired by the "10-for-1 chic" of the Parisian discount store, Tati, and its gingham striped awning the fall 1991 collection has become one of Alaia's most iconic and coveted for th...
Azzediine Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzediine Alaia vintage Spring 1990 red dress
Spring 1990 Azzedine Alaia Scooped Front "Fishtail"Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Insanely sexy, this low scooped front Azzedine Alaia dress from the 1990 collection has that in your face sensuality that Alaia is known for. It is made form his signature bandage k...
Rare Spring 1992 Museum Held Azzedine Alaia Striped Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
Even in 1992 Azzedine Alaia was a pricey proposition - Elle reported that year that his collection was "extraordinarily pricey with cardigans run around $1,400 and dresses between $2...
Spring 1991 Museum Held Alaia 'Tati" Short & Bra Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rockwood, ON
This iconic black and white gingham Alaia "Tati" cropped bra top and short set was instantly made an icon when photoed on supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri. Inspired by the "10-for-1 chic" o...
Vintage 1990 Azzedine Alaia Ivory White Waffle-Cotton Backless Skater Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly chic ivory white waffle-cotton skater mini dress from Azzedine Alaia's 1990 spring/summer collection. This dress is so iconic and would be a wonderful beach resort or brid...
Azzedine Alaïa Bralette SS1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Azzedine Alaïa Bralette Spring / Summer 1990 Ready-to-Wear Collection Vintage Made in Italy Black and White Textured geometric print Boned for estruture and support Hook and eye...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
1970s Striped Floral Maxi Dress Daymor Couture Multi Colored
Located in Wallkill, NY
Horizontal stripes on this 1970s Maxi Dress with a large floral applique off to the side of the skirt. Zippers up the back. Lined. Measuring -- up to 34 inch bust--- Up to 26 inch wa...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Clutch in Brown Ostrich Leg Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent clutch in brown ostrich leg leather. The interior is in smooth brown leather with a zipped pocket and a patch pocket. Will be delivered in a Valois Vintage Paris...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
1930s Creme and Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
$1,108
Size: French 42
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
$1,140
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10
c.1999 Dolce & Gabbana Long Black Bustier Corseted full length Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Dolce & Gabbana Vintage fitted black Corset dress. Featuring skinny strap shoulders, squared collar line, boned corset details around the waistline, fitted silhouette and floor len...
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$225
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6
1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 1980’s stretchy body con Mini dress, featuring colourful Rhinestone shoulders and sleeves, figure hugging silhouette and backless keyhole reverse. The dress has statement padd...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
Alexander McQueen Silk Butterfly Print Halter Mini Dress w/ Convertible Scarf S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
An ethereal and unmistakably romantic Alexander McQueen silk chiffon mini dress from 2005 collection featuring a captivating all-over butterfly and moth print rendered in warm autumn...
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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