Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion
Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017), dress (detail), Spring/Summer 1990 Haute Couture. Viscose, polyamide, and elastane. Courtesy of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Photograph © Andrea & Valentina
Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017), dress (detail), Spring/Summer 1990 Haute Couture. Viscose, polyamide, and elastane. Courtesy of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Photograph © Andrea & Valentina · License
Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion opens at de Young Museum, San Francisco, United States, on November 21, 2026 and runs to April 11, 2027.
Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗
The de Young Museum presents a retrospective celebrating the life and craft of couturier Azzedine Alaïa. Trained in sculpture, the Tunisian-born designer personally constructed garments that molded fabric to empower the wearer. The exhibition highlights his technical expertise, famous creations, and pieces from his personal collection by master designers who shaped his artistic vision.
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Venue
- de Young MuseumSan Francisco, United States · November 21, 2026 – April 11, 2027Opens 21 Nov
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Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017), dress (detail), Spring/Summer 1990 Haute Couture. Viscose, polyamide, and elastane. Courtesy of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Photograph © Andrea & Valentina
Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017), dress (detail), Spring/Summer 1990 Haute Couture. Viscose, polyamide, and elastane. Courtesy of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. Photograph © Andrea & Valentina · License · Source ↗