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Azzedine Alaia: Body of Work (rejected time constraints and pressure from…
Azzedine Alaia: Body of Work
in the 80's = dubbed "king of cling"
few remaining designers = remains true to the true meaning of the word couturier
Couturier = art of dressmaking and creating one of a kind garments
rejected time constraints and pressure from industry time standards
Perfectionist = works within his own schedule
"precision and control" = defines collections = designers aesthetic
great cutting skills
commitment to constructing his own patterns and samples
“his perfectionism is so extreme that he has just two employees in his Parisian atelier, proving that he really deserves the title couturier”
uses traditional dressmaking and tailoring techniques
collections = seductive and timeless
Popularised
stretchy body-conscious silhouette = in 80's
accentuated bust and waist
silhouette = defined his style = cling to the body
like second skin
Fabrics used
stretch lycra
leather
silk jersey
suede
heavily influenced by sculpturing background
uses draping techniques
accentuate body curves
has a fascination with the body
focuses on dressing the body not constructing a dress
make functional closures non functional decorative embellishments
stretch chenille and lace body suits, leggings, Busters, short skirts and an abundance of leather is used and incorporated into Azzedine Alaia’s collections