Suit
Brand
Azzedine Alaïa
(1939 - 2017)
1991
Black wool and leopard pattern stretch chenille
Gift of Azzedine Alaia
Object number92.34.1
Azzedine Alaia was known for his body-conscious fashions. This suit’s exact tailoring—achieved through the designer’s complex methods of cutting and seaming—provocatively enhances the curves of the body, without revealing skin. A perfectionist, Alaïa often cut and draped his designs directly on the body for a better fit.
DescriptionBlack wool suit with fitted riding jacket, narrow ankle length skirt; leopard pattern chenille stretch knit body suit; high-heel ankle boots in leopard printed ponyskin with black platform sole and heelCollections
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