Monsieur Azzedine Alaïa ’s innate understanding of the female form, which informed his signature silhouettes, stemmed from his education in sculpture at École des Beaux-Arts. Today, the Maison continues the late designer's legacy into pieces like this dress from the SS21 collection. Cut with a figure-skimming halterneck bodice complete with a barely-there back, it kicks out into a thigh-grazing flared skirt embellished with a delicate broderie lace pattern. Azzedine Alaïa cotton mini dress 100% cotton Slips on Halterneck, sleeveless, self-tie string at neckline, cut out at chest, all-over embroidered floral pattern, open back, self-tie spaghetti straps at back, structured waistband, flared skirt Dry clean Made in Italy True to size Size small: Length 32in / 81cm Model is 5ft 10in/1.78m and wears a size small Lightweight, non-stretch