A couture soul

Founded in 1964, Alaïa has always stood apart. A Maison shaped by instinct and discipline, loved by connoisseurs across fashion, art, and culture.

Guided by his own rhythm, Azzedine Alaïa sculpted garments with exceptional savoir-faire, celebrating the female form with radical clarity and intimacy.

Alaïa's codes today are rearticulated with precision, pushed forward through innovation and craftsmanship, while preserving the House’s essential purity. A renewed language has emerged: faithful to Alaïa’s spirit, and driven by a singular vision of modern beauty.

founded

1964 in Paris, France by Azzedine Alaïa 

CEO

Myriam Serrano

store network

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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

About Alaïa

Job opportunities No two careers are the same

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.

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  • TO CELEBRATE ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH @TEFAF, LA TABLE ALAÏA TOOK OVER THE VETERANS ROOM AT PARK AVENUE ARMORY FOR AN EVENING BRINGING TOGETHER ART, SAVOIR-FAIRE, AND CONVIVIALITY.
 
A LANDMARK OF LATE 19TH-CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS, THE VETERANS ROOM PROVIDED A BACKDROP WHERE HERITAGE AND CONTEMPORARY VISION ENTERED INTO DIALOGUE.
 
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH @WE.ARE.ONA DURING TEFAF NEW YORK, THE DINNER FEATURED CHEFS RIAD NASR AND LEE HANSON OF LE VEAU D’OR.
 
PHOTOGRAPHY BY @KATJARAHLWES
  • TO CELEBRATE ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH @TEFAF, LA TABLE ALAÏA TOOK OVER THE VETERANS ROOM AT PARK AVENUE ARMORY FOR AN EVENING BRINGING TOGETHER ART, SAVOIR-FAIRE, AND CONVIVIALITY.
 
A LANDMARK OF LATE 19TH-CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS, THE VETERANS ROOM PROVIDED A BACKDROP WHERE HERITAGE AND CONTEMPORARY VISION ENTERED INTO DIALOGUE.
 
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH @WE.ARE.ONA DURING TEFAF NEW YORK, THE DINNER FEATURED CHEFS RIAD NASR AND LEE HANSON OF LE VEAU D’OR.
 
PHOTOGRAPHY BY @KATJARAHLWES
  • TO CELEBRATE ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH @TEFAF, LA TABLE ALAÏA TOOK OVER THE VETERANS ROOM AT PARK AVENUE ARMORY FOR AN EVENING BRINGING TOGETHER ART, SAVOIR-FAIRE, AND CONVIVIALITY.
 
A LANDMARK OF LATE 19TH-CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS, THE VETERANS ROOM PROVIDED A BACKDROP WHERE HERITAGE AND CONTEMPORARY VISION ENTERED INTO DIALOGUE.
 
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH @WE.ARE.ONA DURING TEFAF NEW YORK, THE DINNER FEATURED CHEFS RIAD NASR AND LEE HANSON OF LE VEAU D’OR.
 
PHOTOGRAPHY BY @KATJARAHLWES