Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1990 Dress

Azzedine Alaïa was a Tunisian-born couturier who trained as a sculptor before his life in fashion. He brought a sculptor’s eye to the female form, moulding fabric to the body with unparalleled precision. The intricate nude-illusion cutwork and body-conscious silhouettes earnt him the title “The King of Cling” and cemented his place as one of the most visionary designers of the 20th century.

This Spring 1990 dress is tailored from ribbed, patterned silk-knit. A nude stretch-knit slip provides modesty beneath the intricate laser-cut detailing, creating a striking nude illusion. The dress closes at the back of the neck with a concealed tonal black zip. It is finished with a three-dimensional, sculptural ruffle hem - a house signature and a defining feature of Alaïa’s iconic knit dress silhouette.

• Alaïa Spring 1990 • Silk knit fabric • Laser-cut nude-illusion detailing • Lined with nude stretch-knit slip • Rounded neckline • Hidden zip closure at back neck • Sculptural ruffle hem • Made in France

Fabric: Silk stretch-knit
Size on Label: No size label
Stretch: Yes
Care: Dry clean only
Condition: Excellent

Length: 101.5 cm (40 inches)
Bust: 76 cm (30 inches)
Waist: 66 cm (26 inches)
Hips: 81.5 cm (32 inches)