Death of French-Tunisian designer, who rose to fame in the 1980s, met with outpouring of tributes from fashion world
Designer Azzedine Alaia, whose timeless gowns won an army of devotees around the world, has died at the age of 77, France’s fashion federation said on Saturday.
Alaia, who was French-Tunisian, rose to fame in the 1980s, refused to march to the beat of international fashion weeks, releasing his collections in his own time with little concern for publicity.
“We have lost a designer of great talent. It is very sad news,” said designer Pierre Cardin.
