Fall 1990 Azzedine Alaia Jacket & Shorts Suit designer-andre-laug The waist nips in and

The waist nips in and there are attached ties to cinch it further

The silk jersey drapes fantastically and the back base has a beautiful turquoise sea green print that pops

The sleeves are amazing - skinny upper arms are encased in lace and the cuffs are a full four inches that fit snug on the wrist

The cut is simple in that perfect feminine forties kind of way† - the two tone bodice

Fall 1990 Azzedine Alaia Jacket & Shorts Suit designer-andre-laug The waist nips in andThis is an amazing vintage Azzedine Alaia "city" suit that has that high end, minimalist feel of the nineties combined with the chicness of the working girl and sharp tailoring that only Alaia can do. The shoulders are strong and cut that way to emphasize the nipped in waist of the jacket. Cirling the upper bodice of the jacket is an additional panel of fabric giving it a nod to the classic trench coat in feel. It is cut with that classic hourglass