Time for Tea

The first time I heard of the elusive Azzedine Alaïa was in Clueless.  Cher Horowitz was mugged while wearing one of his signature designs--a vermillion snug party dress.  His designs are immediately recognizable and I love how he toys with primarily two looks--a fitted body-con style and a nipped waist, full-skirted  pouf shape.

The disciplined designs are contrasted with A.A.'s rebellious business style.  He has no website, only smattering of shops and never shows his collection to the public.  A W Magazine editor told over tarte de pomme in Paris that the designer refuses to conform to the conventional fashion schedule--much to the chagrin of the media.  Perhaps when you are this genius calendars are below you.  

This look is certainly implies so.  From the leathery material, the jaunty pockets and the fetish platforms...in the words of Rachel Zoe, "I die."

I wrote in an article last year about the importance of finding your signature silhouette. The shape and cut that serves as your fashion armor and always flatters. 

This is mine.

Let's call it the tea cup.