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Azzedine Alaia on Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour

Azzedine Alaia on Karl Lagerfeld's Bad Influence and Anna Wintour's Taste June 22, 2011 11:17 am >> Azzedine Alaia recently turned down one of fashion's most high-profile gigs, and now he has some choice words about two of fashion's most high-profile figures.

Azzedine Alaia to Show During Paris Couture

Azzedine Alaia to Show During Paris Couture May 27, 2011 8:51 am >> Azzedine Alaia, who typically closes out Paris Fashion Week with an off-the-schedule intimate presentation in his studio, has announced that he will make a rare appearance during the upcoming Paris couture week.

Spring Fever — The Best Shoes For Spring

The Best Sandals, Oxfords, Flats, and Booties For Spring February 3, 2011 11:32 am >> We can't slip into a pair of breezy sandals or peep-toe booties for another (tortuous) couple of months, but there's no harm in checking out what's available so when the weather's ready, we're ready, too.

Two Cool Ways to Wear Cropped Flare Trousers October 13, 2010 1:03 pm After spotting Vanessa Traina sporting a pair of cropped flared trousers during Fashion Week, we had to try it out for ourselves.

Paris Fashion Week Street Style — Julia Sarr-Jamois October 5, 2010 12:43 pm Wonderland fashion editor Julia Sarr-Jamois took a spin in sportswear on Paris Fashion Week day three, donning a pink Prada chunky knit crewneck sweater and gray fleece skirt.

Oscar de la Renta's Comments on Michelle Obama Ruffle Feathers

Oscar de la Renta's Comments on Michelle Obama Ruffle Feathers April 7, 2009 1:54 pm >> Last week, Oscar de la Renta drew a lot of heat for his frustrated comments on Michelle Obama's decision to champion small fashion houses, wearing Thakoon and Jason Wu over Donna Karan or Ralph Lauren: American fashion right now is struggling. I think I understand what [Obama and her advisers] are doing, but I don’t think that is the right message at this particular point .

A Look at Azzedine Alaia Fall 2010, Created Sans Moodboards, Sans Sketches

A Look at Azzedine Alaia Fall 2010, Created Sans Moodboards, Sans Sketches March 16, 2010 10:30 am >> At 9 pm on the final day of Paris Fashion Week last week, Azzedine Alaia gathered weary editors, buyers, and even Jessica Stam to his studio in the Marais for an impromptu Fall 2010 presentation, complete with drinks and dinner.The latest issue of LOVE features an interview with Alaia in that same studio, in which one of the designer's longtime assistants tries to explain the Alaia design process: "As his assistants we have never been asked to collect any documentation or anything like that.

Azzedine Alaia Still Upset with "Dictator" Anna Wintour

Azzedine Alaia Still Upset with "Dictator" Anna Wintour May 8, 2009 12:32 pm >> Azzedine Alaia is not letting up on his anger over the omission of his work from this year's Costume Insitute exhibit "The Model as Muse," and he continues to blame Anna Wintour.Yesterday, he told WWD over the phone that she has snubbed his work for 15 years: “She behaves like a dictator and everyone is terrified of her .

Alaia Wasn't Good Enough for Dior, But Naomi Campbell Lived With Him

Alaia Wasn't Good Enough for Dior, But Naomi Campbell Lived With Him February 24, 2009 4:13 pm >> He may be one of the lesser knowns of a design generation that includes Valentino Garavani, Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, and Giorgio Armani, but at 68, Azzedine Alaia has carved out a niche of his own. Like Armani, Alaia owns his business, allowing him to design his way — as Stephanie Seymour, who spoke with the designer for March 2009 Interview puts it — "usually very late at night with an old film playing in the background." More elusive than Marc Jacobs but more forthcoming than Martin Margiela, a window into Alaia's world is always a treat; More from Seymour and the man she refers to as "Papa": Alaia was fired from Christian Dior after five days.

Alaia Pulls Dresses From Costume Institute Gala After Exhibit Snub

Alaia Pulls Dresses From Costume Institute Gala After Exhibit Snub May 4, 2009 1:55 pm >> Anna Wintour received criticism yesterday for co-opting the Met's reputation for her own means, but new Costume Institute Gala-related developments snuff out those complaints in a second. Seven models — including Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, and Linda Evangelista — were to wear Azzedine Alaia creations to the gala tonight, but the designer has asked them not to wear the dresses because his work, though strongly tied to a number of the supermodels' careers, has no place in this year's exhibit, save for one photograph.As a result, Naomi Campbell — as rumored — plus some of the other (unnamed) models will not be attending tonight in a gesture to the designer.

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