ALAÏA SHORT DRESSES

Azzedine Alaïa launched his Parisian maison, Alaïa, in 1979, offering intricate designs synonymous with effortless poise and elegance. Trained as a sculptor and later as a couturier by Christian Dior, the prolific designer garnered status as “the king of cling,” a reference to his bodycon designs, which celebrate the female form. Celebrated styles such as the house’s signature sculpted dresses are rounded off with perforated calfskin bags, laser-cut leather footwear, corset belts, and glossy acetate cat-eye sunglasses. Capturing confident sensuality and timeless grace, the heritage maison’s feminine codes continue to define luxury for a new generation.