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Avant Guarde Fashion

1950 John Frederics Black Straw Avant Guarde Sculpted Hat
By John Frederics
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1950s John Frederics black straw sculpted, ruched and draped Avant Guarde, Sunset
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1950s American Hats

2000S Acid Green Silk Organza Avant Guarde Cocktail Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
know who the designer is. 2000S Acid Green Silk Organza Avant Guarde Cocktail Dress MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Taking Pictures
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
H 8.5 in W 12.65 in D 0.01 in
Young Woman Sitting
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom (photography
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bull's Skull
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
recognition in the art world. His work was published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Woman Reflecting in the Window
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
recognition in the art world. His work was published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Woman with Mask
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Face
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Face
Face
H 17.15 in W 21 in D 1.15 in
Untitled, Two Nudes
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom (photography
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Two Nudes
Untitled, Two Nudes
H 14.35 in W 18.15 in D 1.5 in
Untitled, Portrait of a Woman
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Woman with Hat
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

N.Y.C (New York City)
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

German Actor Frank Horst, Hamburg 1989
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Gothic Style Woman
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
the art world. His work was published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Woman with Flowers
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Nude
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Model Tracy Ross
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Model Tracy Ross
Model Tracy Ross
H 18.35 in W 14.5 in D 0.75 in
Sigrid
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom (photography
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sigrid
Sigrid
H 18.15 in W 14.5 in D 0.75 in
My Shirt, My City
By Michael Andreas Russ
Located in San Francisco, CA
avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom (photography
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

My Shirt, My City
My Shirt, My City
H 25.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in

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1930s Hats

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1940s Hats

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By Kenzo Takada, Kenzo Paris
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1960s American Hats

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By Neiman Marcus
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1980s Hong Kong Day Dresses

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Matsuda Avant Guarde Crochet Sweater
By Mitsuhiro Matsuda
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Cardigans

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By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
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1960s American Day Dresses

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Located in Gresham, OR
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1940s American Handbags and Purses

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2010s Italian Jackets

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

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By Morphew, Jason Lyon
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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Y Project Tulled Sweatshirt
By Y/Project
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By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
wearable piece of Avant Guarde Japanese fashion.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses

Stunning 1990s Issey Miyake Dark Royal Blue Sculpural Jacket (M)+
By Issey Miyake
Located in Port Hope, ON
Typical of Issey Miyake's avant guarde architectural style, this jacket has permanent pleating and
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1990s Japanese Jackets

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By Gianfranco Ferré
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bull's Skull II
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

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 Nudes
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Photography

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Untitled, Two Nudes
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Avant Guarde Fashion For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of avant guarde fashion for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of avant guarde fashion may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by John Frederics are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Avant Guarde Fashion?

Prices for a piece of avant guarde fashion can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $3,500, while, on average they fetch $2,500.