Azzedine Alaïa
Tunisian couturier and shoe designer
Azzedine Alaïa was a Tunisian couturier and shoe designer, particularly successful beginning in the 1980s. Wikipedia
Born: February 26, 1935, Tunis, Tunisia
Died: November 18, 2017 (age 82 years), Paris, France
Height: 5′ 2″
Awards: Best Designer of the Year (1984); Legion of Honour – Knight (2008)
Education: École des Beaux-Arts de Tunis
Label: Alaïa
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What is Azzedine Alaïa known for?
Alaïa's designs were known for their very tight fit, deft tailoring, curve-accenting seaming, leather work, and inventive use of knits. The colors he favored tended to the somber, mostly neutrals and earthtones, his masterful cut and blatant body promotion carrying the impact.
What happened to Azzedine Alaïa?
He was 82. His company said the cause was a heart attack. Known as a sculptor of the female form, and worn by women from Michelle Obama to Lady Gaga, Mr. Alaïa was equally famous for his rejection of the fashion system and his belief that it had corrupted the creative power of what could be an art form.
What is the maison Azzedine Alaïa brand?
The Maison Alaïa is a fashion house founded by the late Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa. Alaïa showed his first ready-to-wear collection in 1981, and popularised the stretchy body-conscious silhouette, accentuating the bust and cinching in waists, earning him the name 'King of Cling'.
Is Alaïa a luxury brand?
The luxury fashion house was opened with Alaïa's friend. In 1981, Alaïa launched their first ready-to-wear collection, which featured leather suits and metallic detailing, as well as stretch fabrics typically used for sportswear.
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