Ribbed Hooded Midi Dress

If there's one thing Alaïa fans have learned over the years, it's to always expect the unexpected - even from the most straightforward silhouettes. This ribbed midi dress may seem like a traditional figure-hugging staple, but a glance at the reverse reveals a knitted hood, perfect for hiding in.

The legendary Paris fashion house was founded in the sixties and by the 1980s, Tunisian sculptor and couturier, Azzedine Alaïa’s powerful, feminine silhouettes were revered worldwide. Today, his legacy prevails in dresses and ready to wear, shoes and bags, including the cult La Coeur heart bag.