Medium: Black wool and leopard pattern stretch chenille

Date: 1991

Country: France

Credit: Gift of Azzedine Alaia

A known perfectionist, Azzedine Alaia drapes his designs directly on the body and assembles each new prototype by hand, an approach that results in the precise tailoring and immaculate construction apparent in this suit. Wide shoulders draw attention to the narrow waist and slim hips, emphasizing the ideal female form without revealing skin. Alaia's career-long interest in elastic fabrics is expressed by incorporating a stretch chenille blouse that also updates the traditional quality of the suit.

Object Number: 92.34.1