This is a sharply structured Azzedine Alaïa runway jacket from 1986, cut in black wool gabardine. It has a long, double-breasted silhouette with a strong, sculpted shoulder line and a deep, angled lapel. The front is kept minimal aside from the row of buttons and a discreet zip pocket set high on the sides. True to Alaia’s approach to tailoring in this period, the back is heavily seamed and paneled to create a precise, shaped waist and a smooth, elongated line through the hips. The sleeves are set in with a dropped shoulder seam, giving the upper body a slightly relaxed shape that contrasts with the controlled, contoured back. The overall effect is a clean, architectural jacket with the kind of subtle, body-conscious construction that defined Alaia's mid-1980's work. The same full length coat was also featured on model Tatjana Patitz in the 1998 Alaia book published by Rizzoli. French 38. This coat best fits a US size 4-6 (maximum 38" hips). Button closure which can be adjusted smaller.
Approximate measurements: bust 36", waist 28.5", hips 38", arm length from underarm to cuff 17.5" and overall length 30.5".
Fully lined. Double breasted button closure. Zippered pockets at hips and chest.
