Published by Thames & Hudson in 1996, Alaïa by Françoise Baudot is a beautifully curated first-edition hardcover celebrating the work of legendary designer Azzedine Alaïa. Compact in format yet visually striking, the book pairs a concise biographical text with a collection of powerful fashion imagery that captures Alaïa’s unmistakable aesthetic.
 
Known for his sculpted silhouettes, body-conscious tailoring, intricate corsetry, and signature use of leather and knitwear, Alaïa transformed fashion throughout the 1980s and 1990s with designs that celebrated the female form with strength and precision. His influence continues to resonate across contemporary fashion, and since his passing in 2017, his work has become even more revered among collectors, designers, and fashion historians.
 
Both an intimate visual archive and a collectible design object, this early Thames & Hudson edition offers a timeless glimpse into Alaïa’s enduring vision and legacy.