Azzedine Alaia"s style is characterized by figure-hugging garments, black leather gauntlets, elaborate corsetry and an unmistakable focus on the female form. His popular, youthful style is reproduced in this book, illustrating his belief that "the base of all fashion is the body". Tunisian-born Alaia launched his first collection in the mid-1980s, and swiftly came to international attention. Attracting a discerning clientele amongst the rich and famous, he is now seen as one of the most exciting names in fashion today.