1980s Alaïa Oversized Glossed Nylon Vintage Trench Coat Jacket Archive Piece
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabric: Glossed nylon Closure: Double breasted buttons Label: ALAÏA PARIS (white early label) Era: Fall Winter 1988 Fit: Oversized, flexible through multiple sizes Condition: Good; t...
Alaia Black Coat With Metallic Gold Embroidery
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Azzedine Alaia soft black wool coat featuring intricate metallic gold embroidery, Alaia's signature a-line waist, double-brea...
Azzedine Alaïa - Vintage Teal Jacket Spring/Summer 1984
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A teal denim jacket by Azzedine Alaïa from the 1984 spring summer runway collection. The design features a cinched waist, large lapels, and pronounced hip pockets that create an hour...
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1988 Azzedine Alaïa Silk Evening Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional Spring/Summer 1988 Azzedine Alaïa hooded silk evening coat. Simple button closure at the waist.
Alaïa Black Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Bring the iconic elegance of Alaïa to your wintery wardrobe. This vintage Alaïa black double-breasted wool coat is tailored to sculptural perfection, finished with the house’s typica...
Azzedine Alaia 1986 Vintage Denim Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
VINTAGE AZZEDINE ALAIA 1986 RARE DENIM JACKET COAT Dark wash blue Alaïa denim jacket with pointed collar, long sleeves, contrast stitching throughout, adjustable straps at hem and ...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Iconic Pony Hair Leopard Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage pony hair Azzedine Alaia leopard print coat with black double button closure, a vented back, side pockets, and fully lined.
Alaia Faux Fur Hooded Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black faux fur double breasted swing coat featuring a hooded collar.
Vintage 1990's Azzedine Alaïa Padded Shawl Collar Long Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A vintage Azzedine Alaïa black padded long shawl coat with leather corset belt.
Alaia Black Coat With Pleated Lace Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black coat featuring a pleated skirt with lace, a wide rounded notched collar, and armhole princess seams.
Iconic Alaia Leopard Faux Fur Coat 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia faux fur coat with matching belt.
Alaïa Duster Coat S/S 84
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Spring /Summer 1984 Runway collection by Azzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Taupe batwing duster coat with large front pockets - Good condition - some discolouration
Alaia Blue Grey Tailored Coat With Black Buttons
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage blue-grey Azzedine Alaia tailored coat with black buttons featuring a tailored silhouette with a nipped waist, flared skirt, and a...
Alaia Pale Ivory Buttonless Mini Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia buttonless pale ivory mini trench coat with oversized collar, soft shoulders, and tie belt.
Alaia Black Wide Lapel Trench
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black double breasted paper thin trench coat featuring a wide lapel and matching waist sash.
Alaia Black Hooded Cape 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Azzedine Alaia black hooded cape featuring an oversized hood, armholes, interior pockets, and a mandarin collar. Azzedine Alaia P...
Alaïa Black Shawl Jacket A/W 83
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
- Autum/ Winter 1983 collection by Azedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Important early piece from Alaïa's second runway collection and first ever winter collection - Bla...
Alaia Black Bodysuit and Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black ribbed knit scoop neck long sleeve bodysuit and matching mini skirt. Skirt is marked a size small, Bodysuit is marked a size medium
Alaia Tati Car Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia Tati print car coat featuring a double breasted front closure and side flap pockets.
ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA Vintage black leather double breasted power shoulder fitted jacket M Reference: GIYG/A00176 Brand: Alaia Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Ex...
Alaia Black Pleated Skirt Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black mini coat featuring a double button front entrance and a pleated knit skirt attached below the bust.
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Zipper Denim Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia 1980’s Vintage Motorcycle Denim Coat Dress Azzedine Alaia denim dress featuring full length asymmetrical zip closure in front, duel zip pockets at back, dolman sleeve...
ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat Size XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ALAIA Vintage Black Soft Chenille Stretch Dress or Coat .
Alaia Faux Fur Leopard Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia faux leopard cropped coat with wide lapel and black frog closure at waist.
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alaïa Wool Coat Dark Grey, Size 8 • 3/4 sleeves • Mid length • Deep V-neck • Front button closure • Ruffled details in the back • Wide peak collar • Made in France Item det...
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1980's Vintage Taupe Oversized Swing Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1980's Azzedine Alaïa jacket is made from soft, drapey rayon in a versatile taupe shade. It has a relaxed, oversized fit with full slightly cropped sleeves, an open front and a ...
1990s Vintage Azzedine Alaia Denim Coat Jacket Size M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Circa 1990's Size medium Featuring 100% cotton dark blue denim, mid length coat with gold tone hardware, front click in buttons closure, dial zip pockets. Made in Fr...
Alaïa Knit Cardigan-Coat, Spring-Summer 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
From the iconic 1986 Spring-Summer collection, this vintage Alaia sand knit maxi cardigan-coat features two side pockets.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Wool Coat. Mint condition. Half belt.
Vintage ALAIA PARIS waxed cotton trench coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage ALAIA PARIS wax coated belted trench coat.
Alaïa Black Sheep Skin Vintage Coat, 1980
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Splendid Alaïa black shearling shawl collar coat. It features a geometric paneled design, long sleeves, zip cuffs, a straight hem, an oversized fit, a knee length and an off-centre h...
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Vintage S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Sheer Star Print Long Hooded Dress Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1991 Azzedine Alaia Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- Few tiny marks- there is a lot of fabric that hides them. FABRIC: Unknown C...
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket.
Razor cut in super soft lambskin, the details are pure Alaia.
The back has a deep center seam, and stiched rump....
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Vintage Alaia Jacket in a Fr 40. Beautifully supple leather jacket with Alaia's extraordinary detail to collar and hem. Lining is amazing ! Vertical silk blocks of red, pistachio, pi...
Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage ALAÏA PARIS jaspé knit two piece dress & skirt set. The main dress features curved princess seams at back, and has a oversized silhouette. The matching skirt features 'V' s...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 1980's Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Jacket Coat. 100% wool. Fitted waist line.
Vintage Alaia Paris Raincoat 1990s Black Trench Coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great vintage Alaia long trench coat style raincoat with waist belt.
1980s Azzedine Alaia Vintage Jacket in Black Leather Made in France Size 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Alaia black leather oversized jacket was made in France in the late 1980's and is marked as a French size 38. This fabulous vintage jacket has beautiful details includin...
Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Ermanno Scervino silk floral print dress, Spring Summer 2005 Print appeared on runway. Built-in purple bra which forms the straps. Fastens with back zip and bra clasp. Lined. 100% si...
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 st...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
Ruby red satin wrapped shirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ruby red satin wrapped shirt . Hidden snap closure on the cuffs. SAMPLE SIZE 36
F/W 1995 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Tangerine Orange Silk Mohair Jacket
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Mohair & Raw silk collar-less jacket in a tangerine colour with decorative press stud closure buttons down the front. Designed by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior’s Fal...
Vintage Gucci FW 2006 Runway Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Plunging Dress M
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gucci Metallic Gold Bronze Stretch Mini Sexy Dress F/W Runway 2006 Collection Designer size - M Metallic gold bronze color, Deep plunging neckline, Elasticized band around h...
Black see-through silk chiffon shirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through silk chiffon shirt with flair sleeve bottom . Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Bow tie. SAMPLE SIZE 38/M
$1,688
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2006 Superkid Mohair Military Coat Size S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible piece from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection, this sculptural military-style coat exemplifies the designer’s fascination with historic...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, turtle neck, zip fastening, and pleating down the centre back. c. 1990s
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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