Research Catalog

Title

Alaïa afore Alaïa / edited by Carla Sozzani and Olivier Saillard ; texts and interviews by Laurence Benaïm.

Author

Benaïm, Laurence

Publication

• New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications Inc., 2022.
• ©2022

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Details

Additional Authors

• Sozzani, Carla
• Saillard, Olivier
• Coccia, Emanuele
• Galerie Azzedine Alaïa, host institution.

Description

415 pages : illustrations (some color); 30 cm

Summary

Azzedine Alaïa was regarded as a contemporary fashion genius. Edited by his closest friend, Carla Sozzani, this new volume presents an unprecedented view into Alaïa's early life and career, from his native Tunisia and 1956 arrival in Paris to his breakthrough 1982 New York show. From apprenticeships to encounters with Paris's creative and society crowds, this book pays homage to Alaïa's evolution. Chronological chapters depict a designer devoted to his work while enjoying friendships with such individuals as Arletty, Louise de Vilmorin, César, Andrée Putman, and Thierry Mugler. Quotes by Alaïa accompany gorgeous photographs of iconic dresses and lesser-known designs, providing captivating stories behind the inspirations for his creations. Interviews share intimate anecdotes from Serge Lutens, Edgar Morin, Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Marie Rucki, and more. Accompanying an exhibition at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, this unique publication delves into rare archival materials, private photographs, and prominent publications to powerfully illustrate the fascinating journey of a fashion legend.

Subject

• Alaïa, Azzedine > Exhibitions
• Alaïa, Azzedine
• 1900-1999
• Fashion design > France > History > 20th century > Exhibitions
• Fashion design
• France

Genre/Form

• Biographies.
• Exhibition catalogs.
• History.

Note

• Accompanies the exhibition held January 28-October 23, 2022 at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation, Paris, France.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Forewords. Alaïa afore Alaïa / Olivier Saillard -- Escort the contemporary toward eternity / Emanuele Coccia -- Birth of a signature / Laurence Benaïm -- Tunisia. The school of sensations, 1935-55 -- Paris. The sweet city, 1956-68 -- Fashion on the body. The school of women, 1969-82.

Call Number

JQF 23-289

ISBN

• 9780847871124
• 0847871126

OCLC

1273671850

Author

Benaïm, Laurence, author, interviewer, writer of foreword.

Title

Alaïa afore Alaïa / edited by Carla Sozzani and Olivier Saillard ; texts and interviews by Laurence Benaïm.

Publisher

New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications Inc., 2022.

Copyright Date

©2022

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Chronological Term

1900-1999

Added Author

Sozzani, Carla, editor.

Saillard, Olivier, editor, writer of foreword.

Coccia, Emanuele, writer of foreword.

Galerie Azzedine Alaïa, host institution.

Research Call Number

JQF 23-289