Azzedine Alaia has always been well known for his fiercely low profile shows. He has enjoyed success with his RTW collections despite only showing his collections in his personal showroom in Marais, Paris. However this summer he famously decided to have his first fashion show in 8 years, with guests including Kanye West and Donatella Versace.
Well the decision definitely paid off, not only did he gain notoriety throughout the fashion world for NOT inviting certain people. But he had an impact on one of his guests more than others. Director Sofia Coppola, who then asked the Tunisian born designer to create her wedding gown.
Sofia married her long term boyfriend Phoenix Thomas Mars at her families villa in Southern Italy in front of just over 100 guests including Johnny Depp and George Lucas. Alaia created Sofia a short, sleevless lavender chiffon dress with high neckline and a pleated skirt, as well as a dress for daughter, Romy.
