Azzedine Alaïa

Ensemble

Azzedine Alaïa

1991

2006.36.1

Ensemble in black python snakeskin; fitted jacket with notch collar and lacing on back band; push-up bra top; mini-skirt and boy leg shorts

Ensemble

Azzedine Alaïa

Spring 1991

2008.65.7

Three piece green python snakeskin ensemble consisting of cropped double breasted jacket with wide notched lapels, and round plastic silver and green buttons with red star at center, matching python bra top and miniskirt.

Evening dress

Azzedine Alaïa

Spring 1993

2013.25.2

Evening set; black semi sheer floor length bustier bra evening dress in stretch cotton blend crochet lace, lace pattern in alternating rows of floral and eyelet design, black silk crepe chiffon cut on the bias at lower skirt; sweetheart neckline; narrow shoulder straps; attached beige padded underwire bra in stretch knit; form fitting silhouette with flared skirt; bias, curving seaming with narrow elastic at skirt creates slight shirring, high slit at right side front, uneven fluted hem; hook and eye closure at bra left side, invisible zipper starting at side and curving down front. Beige panties or boy shorts in stretch ribbed knit rayon, polyamide and Spandex blend; fitted below waist hipster style; topstitching at all seams.

Shoes

Azzedine Alaïa

2006

2008.65.1

Pair of light green embossed reptile skin and cork platform wedge sandals: vamp comprised of loose overlapping strips of embossed leather; open shank; ankle strap.

Dress

Azzedine Alaïa

Fall 2008

2008.65.8

Black stretch wool jersey dress with open cut-out at CB, twisted knot detail at short sleeve and dirndl skirt with vertical self fabric stripes: round neckline; single button closure at CB neck; modified princess seam detail at front; skirt fullness created by loose tucks at front waist and drawstring at back; drawstring ties at CB; just below knee length.