{"product_id":"azzedine-alaia-zipper-denim-dress-s-s-1986","title":"Azzedine Alaïa Zip Denim Dress (SS 1986)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzzedine Alaïa established his reputation during the early 1980s through his exceptional understanding of cut and fit. His designs emphasised the waist and hips, often using stretch fabrics, leather and denim to create clothing that followed the shape of the body. The Spring\/Summer 1986 collection included several designs inspired by motorcycle jackets, incorporating oversized shoulders, prominent zips and fitted waists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis denim dress is one of the most recognisable designs from Alaïa's Spring\/Summer 1986 collection. It combines the upper half of a motorcycle jacket, with broad lapels and oversized sleeves, with a fitted pencil skirt. An asymmetric zip runs diagonally across the bodice and continues down the skirt. The curved seams and contrasting topstitching emphasise the waist and hips. The dress illustrates Alaïa's ability to transform denim into a garment with the same precision of cut as his more formal designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress appeared on the Spring\/Summer 1986 runway, and Farida Khelfa was photographed wearing the design alongside Alaïa that year. An identical example is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection in New York. Further examples belong to the Kyoto Costume Institute in Japan and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDenim dress with oversized collar and broad lapels edged with exposed zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAsymmetric diagonal zip front closure extending through the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSculpted waist seam transitioning to a fitted knee-length skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdditional zip detailing at chest and rear patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCropped sleeves with zip openings at cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAs seen on the SS 1986 runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn identical example held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art permanent collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFrida Khelfa photographed wearing the design alongside Azzedine Alaïa, 1986\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo size label - best fits XS-S (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeasurements are taken with the garment laid flat:\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShoulder: 46cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChest: 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWaist: 34cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length: 54cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 103cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alaïa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837047353688,"sku":"C-0299","price":3009.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/6081\/8776\/files\/Alaiadenimdress-3.jpg?v=1791912566","url":"https:\/\/epoquecouture.com\/products\/azzedine-alaia-zipper-denim-dress-s-s-1986","provider":"Epoque Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}