Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1990 Dress

Azzedine Alaïa was a Tunisian-born couturier who trained as a sculptor, a foundation that profoundly shaped his approach to fashion. A master of garment construction, he brought a sculptor’s eye to the female form, moulding fabric to the body with unparalleled precision. His designs, such as this Spring 1990 black laser-cut dress with ruffle hem, exemplify his ability to merge technical innovation with sensual elegance. 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 dress is tailored from ribbed and patterned silk knit, exceptionally soft against the skin while sculpting the body in the unmistakable way only Alaïa could achieve. It is lined with a nude stretch-knit slip that further sculpts the silhouette while providing modesty beneath the intricate laser-cut detailing, creating a striking nude-illusion effect. The dress closes at the back of the neck with a concealed tonal black zip. It features a softly rounded neckline at both the front and back, and 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)