{"product_id":"vintage-1980-s-azzedine-alaia-black-wool-skirt-suit-sz-38-french-xs","title":"Vintage ALAIA Fall\/Winter 1987 Runway Collection Wool Corset Skirt Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch: Alice talks about this suit (about a minute)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/Alaia_9.4.24_3_eada1292-3327-42e1-981a-b6c38f0affed.png?v=1725461724\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/9dc4114527304eac9054a95e8bb08cb3\/9dc4114527304eac9054a95e8bb08cb3.HD-1080p-4.8Mbps-98879853.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee measurements below and in photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBS tells his story in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/video\/azzedine-alaia-the-couturier-who-shaped-women-xj0qmm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzzedine Alaïa: The Couturier Who Shaped Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — watch the documentary free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine piece for the collector of Azzedine Alaia design from his Fall\/Winter 1987 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the “King of Cling,” Alaïa is a legend in the fashion industry. Known for his form-flattering designs, it’s said that models would refuse their booking fees, and instead asked to be paid in the clothes on their backs. REF: Vogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I make clothes; women make fashion.” .….Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was considered a father figure to Naomi Campbell since she was 16 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaia’s top models included Naomi Campbell, Farida Khelfa, Linda Evangelista, Helena Christensen, Elaine Irwin, Veronica Webb, Michaela Bercu, Emma Wiklund, Vanessa Duve, Beverly Peele, Gail Elliott, and Christine Bergström.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable clients of Alaia included Grace Jones, Greta Garbo, and Lady GaGa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent pre-owned condition with no flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a hook and eye detail all up and down the back of the jacket. The back of the jacket is shorter than the front. Both the jacket and the skirt are intricately cut, typical of Alaia style. The wool is un-refined textured wool. 100% Wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic wearable, vintage piece by one of the most innovative and celebrated designers. An investment piece which is likely to increase in value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements: (no stretch allowance). Tag indicates FR38, but see measurements below of garment. Please note that the measurements are of the garment, not your body, so your body must be smaller than the measurements below.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKIRT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (lined with a silky material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist – 13\" measured flat from left to right x 2 = 26” (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip - 18\" measured flat from left to right x 2 = 36” (see photo measured about 9.5\" below waist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 19.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJACKET:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lined with a silky material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust – 17.875\" measured flat from underarm to underarm x 2 = 35.75\" (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist – 12.75\" measured flat from left to right = 12.75\" x 2 = 25.5\" (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 23” (front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 21” (back)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders – 17.5\" measured from back shoulder seam to shoulder seam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves – 21.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome photos make the piece appear to be grayish, but the entire suit is pitch black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREF: 19-170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18580166279283,"sku":"alaia","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/Alaia_9.4.24_3_eada1292-3327-42e1-981a-b6c38f0affed.png?v=1725461724","url":"https:\/\/designsbyalicelowe.com\/products\/vintage-1980-s-azzedine-alaia-black-wool-skirt-suit-sz-38-french-xs","provider":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}