Alaïa
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About the brand
Alaïa is a legendary Parisian fashion house founded by Tunisian-born designer Azzedine Alaïa, who moved to Paris in the 1950s and officially established his maison in 1983. After working with fashion greats like Christian Dior and Guy Laroche, Alaïa developed his distinctive approach to design, drawing from his background in sculpture to create garments that celebrated the female form. Known as the "King of Cling," he revolutionized fashion with his body-conscious silhouettes and architectural tailoring that sculpted rather than simply adorned the body. Alaïa's philosophy rejected traditional fashion industry norms, working outside seasonal calendars and releasing collections only when they met his exacting standards. His meticulous craftsmanship and hands-on approach—draping and cutting fabric directly on live models—resulted in timeless pieces that enhanced natural curves with unprecedented precision. Following Alaïa's passing in 2017, Belgian designer Pieter Mulier continues the brand's legacy, maintaining its commitment to sculptural elegance and luxurious femininity while introducing fresh modern elements to this iconic maison.
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Wool sweater vest
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Convertible chenille gown
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Knit minidress
$3,230
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Off-shoulder velvet-trimmed maxi dress
$4,300
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Natté minidress
$2,160
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Halterneck knit midi dress
$2,460
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Jacquard minidress
$3,180
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Sheer turtleneck jersey maxi dress
$1,370
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Pleated minidress
$2,460
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Ribbed-knit minidress
$3,470
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Hooded knit minidress
$3,090
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Belted cotton poplin midi dress
$2,730
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Cardigan high-neck midi dress
$4,480
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Hooded knit minidress
$3,090
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Hooded virgin wool minidress
$4,620
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Knit midi dress
$3,320
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Alaïa Crinoline wool minidress
$4,320
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Alaïa Leather minidress
$5,630
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Alaïa Semi-sheer paneled minidress
$3,320
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Alaïa Crinoline virgin wool minidress
$4,320
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Alaïa Halterneck gown
$4,190
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Alaïa Crinoline wool-blend minidress
$3,470
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Vienne minidress
$3,320
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Alaïa Sleeveless minidress
$3,590
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Alaïa Crêpe and chenille ballerina minidress
$3,590
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Alaïa Off-shoulder wool-blend Lurex gown
$4,190
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Alaïa Crinoline minidress
$3,650
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Alaïa Jacquard wool-blend minidress
$3,760
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Alaïa Crinoline minidress
$3,180
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Alaïa Knitted off-shoulder minidress
$2,870
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Alaïa Mesh and wool draped minidress
$2,730
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Alaïa Printed midi dress
$3,030
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Alaïa Asymmetric croc-effect midi dress
$3,590
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Alaïa V-neck minidress
$4,040
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Alaïa Cashmere and silk midi dress
$4,190
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Alaïa Vienne minidress
$4,040
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Alaïa Cotton poplin minidress
$2,740
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Alaïa Jacquard minidress
$3,900
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Alaïa Ruffle virgin wool minidress
$4,320
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Leather-trimmed minidress
$4,040
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