Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier

Conceived and co-curated with Monsieur Alaïa before his death in November 2017, the exhibition charts his incredible journey from sculptor to couturier, his nonconformist nature and his infectious energy for fashion, friendship and the female body.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Alaïa personally constructed each garment by hand and refused to bow to the pressures of fashion week deadlines, instead working to his own schedule. His collaborative approach earned him an esteemed client list, including Greta Garbo, Grace Jones, Michelle Obama and Rihanna.

Rather than a retrospective, the show interlaces stories of his life and career alongside personally selected garments, ranging from the rare to the iconic and spanning the early 1980s to his most recent collection in 2017.

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Alaïa: Livre De Collection - The Secret Alchemy of a Fashion Show Alaïa: Livre De Collection - The Secret Alchemy of a Fashion Show

Alaïa: Livre De Collection - The Secret Alchemy of a Fashion Show

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The complete story of an Azzedine Alaïa fashion show from start to finish, including: all participants, the objects required, and every item of décor or inspiration which helped form Alaïa’s work A seismographic recording of all the emotions, colours, fabrics, and shapes that go into creating a fashion show The French call such a show a “collection,” hence the title Livre de Collection, which offers an inside view of an intensely creative universe A faithful mirror, this “Collector’s Book” reflects the intense and magnificent work of couturier Azzedine Alaïa
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Alaïa Studded Sunglasses Alaïa Studded Sunglasses

Alaïa Studded Sunglasses

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Crafted in Italy from shiny black acetate, Alaïa's AA0001S rounded square sunglasses are embellished with silvertone metal micro-studs arranged in an arabesque motif, a signature design of the French designer. 100% UV protection Includes designer stamped hard protective case, twill pouch, and cleaning cloth
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Azzedine Alaïa Keyring Azzedine Alaïa Keyring

Azzedine Alaïa Keyring

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Black leather keyring with Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier in debossed silver text Silver tone metal ring Handmade in Scotland 100% leather
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Azzedine Alaïa Keyring
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Alaïa Paris Logo T-Shirt - XL Red Alaïa Paris Logo T-Shirt - XL Red

Alaïa Paris Logo T-Shirt - XL Red

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Official Alaïa Paris logo t-shirt Black logo on white shirt with red floral pattern on the inside Size guide: XL = 16 (UK) // 44 (EU)
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Alaïa Paris Logo T-Shirt - XL Red
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Azzedine Alaïa Mini Print - Smile

Azzedine Alaïa Mini Print - Smile

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A mini print featuring a backstage image of Azzedine Alaïa making final adjustments to one of his dresses on a model by Prosper Assouline at Azzedine Alaïa's 1992 Summer Collection show Exclusive to the Design Museum for the Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier exhibition Photo by Prosper Assouline for Alaïa: Livre de Collection, Assouline Pairs beautifully with the Backstage mini print Add a magnetic frame
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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Alaïa bag Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Alaïa bag

Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Alaïa bag

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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio featuring an Alaïa logo bag hanging from a vintage window or door handle Taken backstage by Prosper Assouline at Azzedine Alaïa's 1992 Summer Collection show Numbered edition of 100 Exclusive to the Design Museum Image by Prosper Assouline for Alaïa: Livre de Collection, Assouline Alaïa®
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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Alaïa bag
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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Evgenia Evgrashina Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Evgenia Evgrashina

Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Evgenia Evgrashina

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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio featuring Evgenia Evgrashina from Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet weraing Azzedine Alaïa Photographed by Arthur Elgort for Vanity Fair, 2006 Numbered edition of 100 Exclusive to the Design Museum
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Azzedine Alaïa limited edition portfolio - Evgenia Evgrashina
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Azzedine Alaïa Notebook Azzedine Alaïa Notebook

Azzedine Alaïa Notebook

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Exclusive to the Design Museum shop for Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier Record ideas and thoughts on the move with this beautiful black notebook finish with a Azzedine Alaïa logo at the front and a Design Museum at the back A5 with ruled paper
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Azzedine Alaïa Notebook
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Crystal Bulb Pendant Crystal Bulb Pendant

Crystal Bulb Pendant

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Taking inspiration from the delicate craftsmanship of crystal cutting, the Crystal Bulb Pendant combines industrial influences with decorative qualities, transforming the everyday light bulb into a beautiful ornamental light fitting Comes complete with a Clear Crystal Bulb, gold fabric cable and ceiling rose The Lee Broom Crest and logo are subtly etched on to the gold plated fitting Complements the Crystal Bulb Table Lamp
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Crystal Bulb Pendant
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Crystal Bulb Table Lamp Crystal Bulb Table Lamp

Crystal Bulb Table Lamp

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The Clear Crystal Bulb Table Lamp, from the imagination by UK designer Lee Broom, is a perfect accompaniment for a desk, table or shelf Comes complete with a Clear Crystal Bulb, a UK, EU or US electrical plug and an inline switch on the gold fabric cable The Lee Broom Crest and logo are subtly etched on to the gold plated base Also available in a pendant
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Tea Light Holder Tea Light Holder

Tea Light Holder

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As well as a functional drinking vessel, this little cup can also double as a tea light holder Myer Halliday's work is slip-cast using parian clay, a form of porcelain valued for its marble-like qualities. Once fired, pieces are individually decorated by drawing on the surface with either enamels, ceramic inks or ceramic decals, ensuring each piece is unique Handmade in Edinburgh Please note: each cup is individually handmade so there may be variations from the item pictured
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Candle in ceramic holder Candle in ceramic holder

Candle in ceramic holder

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Ceramic candle with a beautiful semi-translucent glow inside a marble, jet or concrete patterned ceramic holder Available in three calming scents: peony, linen and fig Try the triple wick candle for longer lasting illumination
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Candle in ceramic holder
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On The Rock vessels On The Rock vessels

On The Rock vessels

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The On The Rock collection combines delicate lead crystal with solid Carrara marble to form a glassware set for the modern table Elegant crystal vessels are fused to the marble bases creating a champagne coupe, wine glass and martini glass of contrasting but complimentary materials
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On The Rock vessels
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Coppered Bulb Pins Coppered Bulb Pins

Coppered Bulb Pins

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The bulb pin lets a tag hang tidily from a safety pin and is sublimely simple Like safety pins but with a wide bowl at the bottom for tags etc.
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Coppered Bulb Pins
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Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress

Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress

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Author Chloe Fox celebrates the best LBDs (Little Black Dresses) in Vogue Essentials: Little Black Dress From the bold, dramatic designs of Zandra Rhodes to the eye-catching LBDs by Vivienne Westwood, and the pared-down simplicity of Calvin Klein's shift dresses to an asymmetric shoulder evening gown by Versace, the volume celebrates the very best of the LBD Explores the key pieces in a stylish woman's wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue's peerless archive of more than a million pictures
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Vintage 10 Magazine - Autumn 2012 Vintage 10 Magazine - Autumn 2012

Vintage 10 Magazine - Autumn 2012

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Vintage magazine featuring music legend Debbie Harry wearing Azzedine Alaïa
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Vintage 10 Magazine - Summer 2010 Vintage 10 Magazine - Summer 2010

Vintage 10 Magazine - Summer 2010

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Vintage 10 magazine featuring Azzedine Alaïa 
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Vintage 10 Magazine - Summer 2010
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Vintage AnOther Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2016 Vintage AnOther Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2016

Vintage AnOther Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2016

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Vintage AnOther magazine featuring Azzedine Alaïa and a model wearing the Alaïa shirt sold in the Design Musuem Shop.
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Vintage AnOther Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2016
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Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - Jan 1995 Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - Jan 1995

Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - Jan 1995

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Vintage Bazaar magazine featuring black and white photographs by Peter Lindbergh of models wearing Azzedine Alaïa
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Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - Jan 1995
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Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - May 2010 Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - May 2010

Vintage BAZAAR Magazine - May 2010

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Vintage Bazaar magazine featuring an article about Azzedine Alaïa
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Vintage ID Magazine - Sep 1984 Vintage ID Magazine - Sep 1984

Vintage ID Magazine - Sep 1984

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Vintage i-D magazine with a model wearing Azzedine Alaïa 
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Vintage ID Magazine - Sep 1984
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Vintage MARIE CLAIRE Italia Magazine - Oct 2015 Vintage MARIE CLAIRE Italia Magazine - Oct 2015

Vintage MARIE CLAIRE Italia Magazine - Oct 2015

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Vintage marie claire ITALIA magazine featuring an artcile about Azzedine Alaïa
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Vintage THE FACE Magazine - Nov 1984 Vintage THE FACE Magazine - Nov 1984

Vintage THE FACE Magazine - Nov 1984

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Vintage THE FACE magazine featuring Azzedine Alaïa garments
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Vintage INTERVIEW Magazine - Jun 1988 Vintage INTERVIEW Magazine - Jun 1988

Vintage INTERVIEW Magazine - Jun 1988

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Vintage Interview magazine with a feature titled Alaïa Soho, which includes models wearing Azzedine Alaïa garments 
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