Gorgeous Fall 2000 Azzedine Alaia Documented Flared Stretch Knit Floral Pattern Skirt designer-gene-shelly An important piece whose silhouette

An important piece whose silhouette was highlighted by Vogue as being one of the dresses instrumental to Valentino's career

It also give him an outlet for his love of black that combines softness with an edge

This is a classic circa 1989-1990 Chanel camera bag in a deep beautiful milk chocolate

Carved wood buttons on each pocket and cuff

Gorgeous Fall 2000 Azzedine Alaia Documented Flared Stretch Knit Floral Pattern Skirt designer-gene-shelly An important piece whose silhouetteAzzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant and copied couture gown for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved to Guy Laroche and quietly started to get private commissions on the side. By 1960 he was doing mainly private work and within a