Azzedine alaia couture

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Outta Africa: Born in Tunisia in 1940, Azzedine Alaïa founder of @maisonalaia redefined fashion with his sculpted, body-hugging designs that celebrated the female form. Known as the “King of Cling,” Alaïa brought a sculptor’s eye to clothing, revolutionizing the industry with his debut ready-to-wear collection in 1980. His impeccable craftsmanship and innovative use of stretch fabrics set new standards for elegance and precision. A trailblazer for diversity, Alaïa broke barriers by…

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Suzy visits the Couture/Sculpture exhibition at Rome's Borghese Museum

When I went to Atlanta to see Alaïa – Adrian: Masters of Cut at SCAD FASH, I made the trip primarily to see the Adrian suits. I did not expect to be so enchanted with the work of Azzedine Ala…

Photos from an exhibit of exquisite couture designer Azzedine Alaia pieces throughout the Borghese Gallery museum in Rome.

A new exhibition Azzedine Alaia: The Couturier opens at the Design Museum today. And it's spectacular. There's a wonderful sense of space and calm in this open plan room. Beautifully curated Alaia dresses stand in front of screens designed by Marc Newson, and other creatives, turning fashion displays into works of art.

Azzedine Alaïa dress of green acetate knit with moiré effect, Winter 1986. Collection of Museum at FIT

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So often displays of dresses are a disappointment as the mannequins used do not do the designs justice and the dresses end up looking limp and the best idea of the real glory of the frock comes only from an old photo of a celeb wearing it. Not the case here! These dresses by Azzedine … Continue reading Glorious dresses from Azzedine Alaia at the Design Museum