1987 Alaia Runway Documented Pewter Swimsuit
Description
This important spring / summer 1987 runway documented Alaïa swimsuit is tailored from a stretch-cloth with a satin-like sheen. The green-gold pewter shade became a signature of the house. It is cut to a bra-like shape at the front and is underwired. There are wide, supportive straps. The back is lower, cut with curved seams to pull in the waist. This is where Alaïa’s talents lay; cutting to flatter the female form. The stitching is tonal and the swimsuit is unlined, except at the gusset which we have replaced so it is brand new cotton.
This one-piece is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws and looks barely worn. The fabric is 70% Polyamide; 30% Elastane. There is no size label so please check our measurements below - the cloth has plenty of stretch so please allow some degree of flexibility.
We have featured an editorial shot from Vogue 1987 with model Rachel Williams photographed by Arthur Elgort and runway shots from the Alaia foundation. We believe this would best fit a UK 8, US 4.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 32 in. (81 cm)
WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)
HIP - 36 in. (91 cm)
LENGTH - 29 in. (74 cm)
