A special twentieth anniversary edition of the only definitive publication on one of the most
respected and influential fashion designers of our time.A new edition of the only major
monograph published on Alaïa which has been out of print for over a decade. Alaïa was renowned
for highly intricate form fitting couture with a sculptural quality. More than a decade in the
making this book is a celebration of Alaïa's world a collection of images of his haute
couture creations worn by his muses and photographed by icons of twentieth century fashion.
With archival photographs chronicling Alaïa's early years in Tunisia excerpts from literary
texts and other sources of inspiration for the couturier and contributions from his closest
friends the reader is invited to discover an intimate world where creation was allowed to
flourish. Alaïa features more than 200 photographs by Paolo Roversi Annie Leibovitz Steven
Meisel Helmut Newton Patrick Demarchelier Arthur Elgort Ellen von Unwerth Gilles Bensimon
and numerous other master photographers. With a new introduction by Carla Sozzani and Christoph
von Weyhe from the Association Alaïa this book is a testament to a designer whose tremendous
skill unique vision and independent spirit colored the fabric of the fashion industry
forever.
