A couture soul

A Parisian Fashion Maison with a Couture soul, Alaïa celebrates the power of femininity and the timelessness of beauty since its creation in 1964 by namesake founder Azzedine Alaïa.

Today, Creative Director Pieter Mulier, perpetuates his quest for perfection and modernity, sharing the same passion for arts and uncompromising technique.

More than clothes, Alaïa creations are an intimate legacy one can share through generations. A timeless bond echoed in the Maison’s unique history.

Alaïa Blue and white dress

founded

1964 in Paris, France by Azzedine Alaïa 

CEO

Myriam Serrano

store network

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Alaïa gold bracelet

Beauty beyond fashion

Alaïa’s quest for beauty is made possible by the unique savoir-faire of the ateliers. The Maison’s exclusive knitting technique allows to underline the body, as a second skin. Leather is a core material for ready to wear creations and iconic accessories.

Denim is transformed into a noble art and poplin draws refined forms. Alaïa’s tailoring highlights the silhouette’s purity. Embellishments, such as the iconic vienne pattern, studs and eyelets, are also part of Alaïa’s signature.

iconic pieces

Ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, accessories

savoir-faire

An uncompromising Couture know-how, mastering cut and innovative materials. Sincere and enduring creations closer to art than fashion

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Learn more about jobs at Alaïa and if you do not find a job that matches your expectations today, we invite you to submit your profile for future opportunities.

Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life


Celebrating craftsmanship with knitwear

At Homo Faber 2024, Alaïa celebrates craftsmanship through knitwear, presenting 30 dresses in the ex-Piscina Gandini. This spectacular scenography held in a monumental stage sublimates the unique expertise and timeless designs of the House. These dresses embody Alaïa’s devotion to femininity.


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  • LE TECKEL, ALREADY AN ICON OF THE MAISON. PURE GEOMETRY. SIMPLE LINES THAT MEET TO FORM AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE SHAPE. THE EPITOME OF PRECISION. THE ULTIMATE SYMBOL OF PURE BEAUTY.

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  • A CONVERSATION BETWEEN LE TECKEL AND THE MAISON’S SIGNATURE BOXES.
BOTH ICONIC IN THEIR TIMELESSNESS.
TOGETHER, THEY SERVE AS REMINDERS THAT EVERYTHING AT ALAÏA HAS A SOUL.

LE TECKEL, ALREADY AN ICON OF THE MAISON. PURE GEOMETRY. SIMPLE LINES THAT MEET TO FORM AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE SHAPE. THE EPITOME OF PRECISION. THE ULTIMATE SYMBOL OF PURE BEAUTY.

THE MAISON’S EMBLEMATIC BOXES HAVE TRANSCENDED THEIR ORIGINAL FUNCTION AS MERE CONTAINERS.
WOMEN WITHIN THE ALAÏA CIRCLE HAVE KEPT THEM, PASSED THEM DOWN, AND FILLED THEM WITH MEMORIES AND SECRETS. THESE BOXES, LIKE TALISMANS, HAVE CROSSED TIME, BECOMING TIMELESS. AND ICONIC, IN THEIR OWN WAY.

THE “FAUX NOIR” LEATHER EVOKED THE AFRICAN LANDSCAPES OF AZZEDINE ALAÏA’S CHILDHOOD IN TUNISIA AND THE LANDSCAPES OF KENYA, WHICH HE DISCOVERED DURING HIS TRIPS. 
THE SHAPE WAS INSPIRED BY THE TRADITIONAL BOXES OF WOMEN FROM THE MAGHREB, ALMOST LIVING ARCHIVES OF BEAUTY.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY @KATJARAHLWES
  • LE TECKEL, ALREADY AN ICON OF THE MAISON. PURE GEOMETRY. SIMPLE LINES THAT MEET TO FORM AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE SHAPE. THE EPITOME OF PRECISION. THE ULTIMATE SYMBOL OF PURE BEAUTY.

1 - LE TECKEL IN GRIS PERLE SHINY GOATSKIN

2 - LE TECKEL IN ROUGE GRENAT SUEDE GOATSKIN

3 - LE TECKEL IN BLEU CENDRE NUBUCK

4 - LE TECKEL IN GREGE SHINY GOATSKIN

5 - LE TECKEL IN SAUGE NUBUK CALFSKIN

6 - LE TECKEL IN IVORY SHINY GOATSKIN

7 - LE TECKEL IN BLACK NUBUK CALFSKIN

8 - LE TECKEL IN BLACK SHADED PYTHON

9 - LE TECKEL IN ECORCE NUBUCK OSTRICH

10 - LE TECKEL IN TERRE D‘OMBRE NUBUK CALFSKIN

PHOTOGRAPHED BY @KATJARAHLWES