Hot Jackets (III)
Alaïa makes the fashion factor very clear by opting for a laser-cut texture on a wool fabric. Considering that after 400 years, the jacket has been optimised and reinvented to the maximum, the real talent is found in those who are able to amaze and conquer with a new proposal.
Alaïa was known as ‘The King of Slow Fashion’ because he refused to follow the industry’s traditional calendar.
While most fashion houses present new collections every season, Alaïa never rushed his creative process. He presented his collections when he felt they were ready, regardless of whether that meant launching them outside the official fashion calendar. This allowed him to maintain an unparalleled level of quality and perfection in his creations.
Azzedine Alaïa cemented his legacy with designs that celebrated the female anatomy through close-fitting silhouettes and an exceptional mastery of cutting technique. His artisanal approach, far removed from ephemeral trends, focused on highlighting the natural shape of the body with garments that felt like a second skin.
Alaïa worked meticulously with materials such as leather, knit and stretch fabrics, creating sculptural pieces that combined sensuality and elegance. His philosophy, based on detail and precision, made him a timeless designer, admired for his dedication to purity of form and structure.
Adored by supermodels such as Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista, his legacy lives on through his Maison, which continues to create under his philosophy of timelessness and craftsmanship.
