OFF the RACK | Inside the ReSee Archive, Episode 4
In this episode of OFF the RACK: Inside the ReSee Archive, we uncover how Azzedine Alaïa redefined sensuality through his iconic bodycon silhouettes.
Having worked with sculpture in Tunisia, Alaïa brought an artist’s eye to fashion design. He didn’t sketch on paper; instead, he shaped dresses directly on the body—using an approach closer to architecture than traditional dressmaking. Inspired by Classical sculpture, athleticism, and the natural lines of the female form, the 1990s bodycon became the culmination of this tactile, intuitive practice. Crafted from stretch viscose knit, Alaïa’s dresses were engineered with tension as much as tailoring.
These dresses did the impossible: they clung without restricting. Alaïa wasn’t dressing women to hide—he honored their shape, strength, and individuality. Ribbing, darting, and strategic paneling lifted and sculpted like modern armor, embracing every curve. At a time when the 1990s were dominated by minimalism and grunge, Alaïa’s bodycon stood as a bold, unapologetic statement.
His legacy transformed fashion’s understanding of the female body. The bodycon became less about overt sexuality and more about strength and confidence—an emblem for a generation of women in fashion. Think Naomi Campbell, Veronica Webb, Linda Evangelista, Farida Khelfa.
Alaïa famously refused to play the fashion game—skipping seasonal schedules and trends, instead working entirely on his own time. Yet despite, or perhaps because of this, his creations defined their era and ultimately became the epitome of timelessness.
Taille 38 FR
État Très bon
Alaïa
S/S 2003 Robe Maxi Bodycon
Taille: 38 FR
1 070,00 €
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