Late 1980s Early 1990s Azzedine Alaia Oversized Knit Cardigan Sweater Fall 1991 Alaia Oversized Chenille Sweater Jacket Shrimpton Couture Fall 1991 Alaia Oversized Chenille Sweater Jacket Azzedine Alaia black chenille runway sweater jacket, 1989 at 1stDibs Fall 1991 Alaia Oversized Chenille Sweater Jacket Shrimpton Couture. When the pieces from the 1991 collection walked down the runway it featured pieces that all gave the suggestion of fur and the wild. He developed various thick chenilles that gace the feeling and suggestion of plush thick furs but they were really made of a thick knitted plush fabric that's about an inch thick and feels and looks like nothing else on the planet. Here we have a completely unstructured jacket with a huge shawl collar that can be used as a short hood. This is not quite as deep as some of his pieces produced but still extravagant enough that the idea of the hood is there. Alaia's hooded pieces are iconic. It is insanely comfortable to wear and warm like taking your favorite blanket with you everywhere you go. You can style it a million ways and wear it over everything and anything. It seems heavy when you pick it up but is surprisingly light feeling when worn. Its a truly fantastic piece and a true one of a kind. A similar piece is shown on Tina Turner in the Alaia book and a version walked the runway. Excellent condition. Unlined and slips on with two buttons at the waist. Meant to be worn huge and over sized. Tagged a vintage Alaia small. The over sized cut will fit a variety of sizes. Sleeves: 32" Shoulders: 24" Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam Length: 26" from neck to hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML LRG Item# S689 Runway reference photo: vogue. com Tina Turner in Alaia by Bruce Weber. This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.