Alaa Afore Alaa (Hardcover)

Laurence Benaim

ISBN 10: 0847871126 / ISBN 13: 9780847871124

Published by Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 2022

About this Item

Hardcover. Azzedine Alaia (19352017) was regarded as a contemporary fashion genius. Edited by his close friend, Carla Sozzani, and life partner, Christoph von Weyhe, this new volume presents an unprecedented view into Alaias 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 Pariss creative and society crowds, this book pays homage to Alaias evolution. Chronological chapters depict a designer devoted to his work while enjoying friendships with such individuals as Arletty, Orson Welles, Claudette Colbert, Jean Cocteau, Louise de Vilmorin, and Andre Malraux. Quotes by Alaia accompany gorgeous photographs of iconic dresses and lesser-known designs, providing captivating stories behind the inspirations for his creations, while interviews share intimate anecdotes from Serge Lutens, Thierry Mugler, Carlyne Cerf, and more. Accompanying an exhibition at the Azzedine Alaia Foundation, this unique publication delves into rare archival materials, private photographs, and prominent publications to powerfully illustrate the fascinating journey of a fashion legend. Unveiling Azzedine Alaia s story before his milestone 1982 show, this book offers a never-before-seen look into one of fashion s most enigmatic icons. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alaa Afore Alaa (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847871126
• ISBN 13: 9780847871124
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Unveiling Azzedine Alaļa’s story before his milestone 1982 show, this book offers a never-before-seen look into one of fashion’s most enigmatic icons.

Azzedine Alaļa (1935–2017) was regarded as a contemporary fashion genius. Edited by his closest friend, Carla Sozzani, this new volume presents an unprecedented view into Alaļa’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 Alaļa’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 Alaļa 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 Alaļa Foundation, this unique publication delves into rare archival materials, private photographs, and prominent publications to powerfully illustrate the fascinating journey of a fashion legend.
 

About the Author

Carla Sozzani cofounded the Azzedine Alaļa Foundation and is its president. Laurence Benaļm is the author of Women in Dior: Portraits of Elegance and Yves Saint Laurent: A Biography. She created the style supplement for Le Monde and has contributed to Vogue and Marie Claire. Emanuele Coccia is an Italian philosopher and associate professor at EHESS in Paris. Olivier Saillard is a French historian specializing in fashion and director of the Azzedine Alaļa Foundation.