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1980s Avant Garde Dress

Bernard Perris Vintage Avant Garde Dress- 1980s
Bernard Perris Vintage Avant Garde Dress- 1980s

Bernard Perris Vintage Avant Garde Dress- 1980s

By Bernard Perris

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible vintage Bernard Perris dress with sculptural origami pleating and avant garde shape. One shoulder cut with gray pleated organza and black velvet. Fully lined wi...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage Avant Garde Circular Striped Long Sleeve Dress, 1980s
Thierry Mugler Vintage Avant Garde Circular Striped Long Sleeve Dress, 1980s

Thierry Mugler Vintage Avant Garde Circular Striped Long Sleeve Dress, 1980s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde circular striped dress by Thierry Mugler. Long sleeves and zip up front. Details: Partially Lined Front Metal Zip Closure Marked Size: 40 Estimated Size: Small-Medium ...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Marimekko Vintage 1980s 80s Textile Print Color Block Avant Garde Batwing Dress
Marimekko Vintage 1980s 80s Textile Print Color Block Avant Garde Batwing Dress

Marimekko Vintage 1980s 80s Textile Print Color Block Avant Garde Batwing Dress

By Marimekko

Located in Sparks, NV

Colorful geometric screen printed avant garde dress by Finnish textile designer Marimekko. Drop waist and batwing sleeves. Details: Unlined No closure Circa: 80s Label: Mar...

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1980s Day Dresses

Lilli Rubin White Jersey Dress Gown 1980s  Avant Garde
Lilli Rubin White Jersey Dress Gown 1980s  Avant Garde

Lilli Rubin White Jersey Dress Gown 1980s Avant Garde

Located in Wallkill, NY

Take a look at the shoulders on this one, Tons of prong set Rhinestones make up petals on the shoulders. Ruched Waist. WHITE jersey on the fabric. The Pleat opens to the knee in fron...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

ROMEO GIGLI c.1980's Black Wool Knit Avant Garde Stalagmite Sheath Dress
ROMEO GIGLI c.1980's Black Wool Knit Avant Garde Stalagmite Sheath Dress

ROMEO GIGLI c.1980's Black Wool Knit Avant Garde Stalagmite Sheath Dress

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Romeo Gigli c.1980's black wool knit sheath dress. Extra long sleeves. Drop shoulder. Built up neckline with low cut jagged "sawtooth" detail. Slip-on style. Unlined. Marked ...

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1980s Italian Sheath Dresses

1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress

1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black. Avant Garde accor...

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1980s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Black + Yellow Avant Garde 1980s Strapless Cotton Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Black + Yellow Avant Garde 1980s Strapless Cotton Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Black + Yellow Avant Garde 1980s Strapless Cotton Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 80s VICTOR COSTA black and yellow Avant Garde strapless cotton cocktail dress! Features a fitted boned bodice that is lined in canary yellow. Forgiving skirt features a lar...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Shocking Hot Pink Avant Garde Silk Shantung Vintage Dress
1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Shocking Hot Pink Avant Garde Silk Shantung Vintage Dress

1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Shocking Hot Pink Avant Garde Silk Shantung Vintage Dress

By Angelo Tarlazzi

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 80s vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI shocking hot pink silk shantung strapless dress! Features the perfect vibrant hot pink color on the finest silk shantung. Interior boning on b...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful Vintage Galanos Lipstick Red Avant Garde 1980s Wool Size 6 / 8 Dress
Beautiful Vintage Galanos Lipstick Red Avant Garde 1980s Wool Size 6 / 8 Dress

Beautiful Vintage Galanos Lipstick Red Avant Garde 1980s Wool Size 6 / 8 Dress

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s JAMES GALANOS for I MAGNIN lipstick red virgin wool long sleeve dress! In true Galanos fashion, this beauty is extremely well made, with an immense amount of at...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress

By Frank Usher

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross bodice with black taffeta on one side, and black velvet on the other side. Chic puff s...

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Geoffrey Beene Size 8 10 Avant Garde Black Purple Sequin Lace Silk Dress
1980s Geoffrey Beene Size 8 10 Avant Garde Black Purple Sequin Lace Silk Dress

1980s Geoffrey Beene Size 8 10 Avant Garde Black Purple Sequin Lace Silk Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde vintage late 80s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk, lace and purple sequin cocktail dress! Features statement worthy strong shoulder with shoulder pads that could easily be remov...

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Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown

Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...

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1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown

By Ted Lapidus Paris, Ted Lapidus

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Hundreds of seed beads align the colla...

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Ronaldus Shamask Avant Garde 1980's Vintage Cream Wool Dress Size 6/8

Ronaldus Shamask Avant Garde 1980's Vintage Cream Wool Dress Size 6/8

By Ronaldus Shamask

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage cream dress was designed by Ronaldus Shamask in the 1980's. The dress has front pockets, a back button at the neck, made of a fine wool and is lined. This dress is in ex...

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Vintage William Pearson 1980s 80s Black Wool Taffeta Avant Garde Ruffle Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde wool sheath dress with dramatic ruffles around the neck and shoulders. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. By William Pearson. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 38" Waist: ...

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Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown
Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown

Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown

By Ruben Panis, Ruben Panis for Elizabeth Arden

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s RUBEN PANIS Couture for Eilzabeth Arden Avant Garde one shoulder metallic silk striped purple gown, with detachable bow belt!

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Avant Garde Hand Painted Black Silk Color Block Dress c 1980s
Avant Garde Hand Painted Black Silk Color Block Dress c 1980s

Avant Garde Hand Painted Black Silk Color Block Dress c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Avant-garde Hand painted black silk color block dress c 1980s The unique sheath style dress is designed with a vibrant hand painted pastel bow detail that runs across the bodice ...

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Avant Garde Vintage 1980s 80s Silk Cocoon Batwing Dress in Bright Green & Blue
Avant Garde Vintage 1980s 80s Silk Cocoon Batwing Dress in Bright Green & Blue

Avant Garde Vintage 1980s 80s Silk Cocoon Batwing Dress in Bright Green & Blue

Located in Sparks, NV

This dress is a work of art! In creamy green, royal blue and black silk this Eduard Mira avant garde cocoon dress features giant batwing sleeves and multiple layers of vibrant silk f...

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Late 20th Century American Kaftans

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress
1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

1980s Eugene Alexander Avant Garde Green + Black Vintage 80s Mini Dress

By Eugene Alexander

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde EUGENE ALEXANDER 1980s green silk brocade and black silk velvet off the shoulder mini dress!

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jacques Molko Vintage Black Patent Leather + Wool Avant Garde Dress
1980s Jacques Molko Vintage Black Patent Leather + Wool Avant Garde Dress

1980s Jacques Molko Vintage Black Patent Leather + Wool Avant Garde Dress

By Jacques Molko

Located in Sparks, NV

Black wool and shiny patent avant garde dress by Jacques Molko. Fully lined with front zip closure. Front pockets. Structured shoulders pads are sewn in underneath the lining. 100% w...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Norma Kamali Omo Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Velvet Batwing Dress
Norma Kamali Omo Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Velvet Batwing Dress

Norma Kamali Omo Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Velvet Batwing Dress

By Norma Kamali

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde black velvet batwing dress by Norma Kamali Omo. Giant draped sleeves and snap detail. Details: Fully Lined Side Snap and Back Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked...

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Victor Costa Vintage 1980s 80s Avant Garde Striped Peplum Long Formal Dress
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s 80s Avant Garde Striped Peplum Long Formal Dress

Victor Costa Vintage 1980s 80s Avant Garde Striped Peplum Long Formal Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique avant garde gown by Victor Costa featuring a colorful striped peplum and architectural shape. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated...

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Emanuel Ungaro Paris Avant-garde Edgy Brown Leather Dress Made in Italy c 1980s
Emanuel Ungaro Paris Avant-garde Edgy Brown Leather Dress Made in Italy c 1980s

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Avant-garde Edgy Brown Leather Dress Made in Italy c 1980s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in University City, MO

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Avant-garde brown leather dress Made in Italy c 1980s The edgy dress is constructed with supple smooth chocolate brown leather A series of small black resin but...

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1980s 80s Red + Black Avant Garde ' She - Devil ' Vintage Bow Rhinestone Dress

1980s 80s Red + Black Avant Garde ' She - Devil ' Vintage Bow Rhinestone Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s red and black Avant Garde dress! Features convertible straps, that can easily be tucked in for a strapless look. Attached bow at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. L...

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Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress
Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress

Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress

By Givenchy

Located in San Diego, CA

Brilliant vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE avant garde wiggle dress! Every single bit of this dress was completely hand-sewn! Features fabulous over-the-top puff sleeves. Silk taffeta ...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Thierry Mugler Denim Blue Jean 1980s Avant Garde Bodycon 80s Dress
Vintage Thierry Mugler Denim Blue Jean 1980s Avant Garde Bodycon 80s Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Denim Blue Jean 1980s Avant Garde Bodycon 80s Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 1980s THIERRY MUGLER denim blue jean long sleeve dress! Features signature slimming stitching that is beyond flattering! Snaps shut up the front with silver star covers, a...

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1980s Hot Pink + Black Avant Garde Strong Shoulder Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress
1980s Hot Pink + Black Avant Garde Strong Shoulder Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress

1980s Hot Pink + Black Avant Garde Strong Shoulder Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Bring back the 80s in this amazing little number! Flattering black jersey bodice stretches to fit, with strong shoulders (shoulder pads are built in, but can easily be snipped out). ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa for Saks 5th Ave Vintage 1980s Strapless Avant Garde Cocktail Dress
Victor Costa for Saks 5th Ave Vintage 1980s Strapless Avant Garde Cocktail Dress

Victor Costa for Saks 5th Ave Vintage 1980s Strapless Avant Garde Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE strapless Avant Garde dress! Features allover roses in pink, hot pink, and fuchsia on soft black silk. Appliques with rhinestones at one si...

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Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress
Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress

Amazing 1980s Avant Garde Black Colorful Silk Polka Dot Flutter Skirt 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage Avant Garde black silk colorful polka dot flutter skirt dress! Features awesome dolman sleeves with tapered arms. Slight drop waist with flutter skirt that looks amaz...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress
Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress

Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage mid 1980s Avant Garde blue jean denim moto dress! Features a full gold metal zipper up the front, with an asymmetrical zipper on the right breast pocket, and on the b...

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Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress

Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress

By North Beach Leather, Michael Hoban

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage North Beach Leather long sleeve black leather Body Con dress! The red version was worn by Pam, on, "True Blood!" Flattering fit, with slimming ruching detail at waist. A...

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Amazing 1980s Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé + Black Velvet Avant Garde Jumpsuit

Located in Sparks, NV

Amazing 1980s vintage jumpsuit with metallic gold lamé ruffled shoulders and belt. Unlined with rear zip closure. 100% rayon. The bust measures 42", waist 26", hips 38"...

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1980s Tilmann Grawe Avant Garde Crepe Gown with Exuberant Fountain of Feathers
1980s Tilmann Grawe Avant Garde Crepe Gown with Exuberant Fountain of Feathers

1980s Tilmann Grawe Avant Garde Crepe Gown with Exuberant Fountain of Feathers

Located in Gresham, OR

An astounding 1980s Tilmann Grawe avant garde black crepe gown with high hem in front and long train in back. Front waist to décolletage, around entire gown is a fountain of pink, b...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown
Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown

Avant Garde Ruben Parnis 1980s Sz 8 Vintage One Shoulder Prurple Silk Gown

By Ruben Panis, Ruben Panis for Elizabeth Arden

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s RUBEN PANIS Couture for Eilzabeth Arden Avant Garde one shoulder metallic silk striped purple gown, with detachable bow belt!

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1980s Lilli Diamond Fuchsia Hot Pink Strapless Avant Garde Gown and Sash Stole

1980s Lilli Diamond Fuchsia Hot Pink Strapless Avant Garde Gown and Sash Stole

By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 80s LILLI DIAMOND magenta strapless taffeta gown and extra large stole! Features a flattering ruched bodice, with a mermaid hem and origami flower detail. Hidden zipp...

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1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown
1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown

1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde BILL BLASS Couture bow gown! Features black rayon with a large hot pink and red satin bow at the bust. From the front, the dress looks strapless. Two straps on the back w...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Junko Koshino Avant Garde Tiered Dress
1980s Junko Koshino Avant Garde Tiered Dress

1980s Junko Koshino Avant Garde Tiered Dress

By Junko Koshino

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Killer Junko Koshino 1980s avant garde dress. AMAZING little dress! High rounded neckline with button front, ultra tight fitting skirt, bold shoulders and asymmetric peplum.

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Galanos Avant Garde 1980s Rhinestone Button Dress
Galanos Avant Garde 1980s Rhinestone Button Dress

Galanos Avant Garde 1980s Rhinestone Button Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Beautiful vintage 1980s avant garde LBD by James Galanos. Batwing top with super draped neckline with single button closure at back. Split skirt. Massive rhinestone buttons down slee...

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1980s Day Dresses

1980s Avant Garde Norma Kamali Rare Denim Vintage Dress
1980s Avant Garde Norma Kamali Rare Denim Vintage Dress

1980s Avant Garde Norma Kamali Rare Denim Vintage Dress

By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

This fabulous vintage dress was designed by Norma Kamali in the 1980's and was purchased at the high end Portland, Oregon boutique "Mario's".

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1980s Avant Garde Red Wool Knit Maxi Dress
1980s Avant Garde Red Wool Knit Maxi Dress

1980s Avant Garde Red Wool Knit Maxi Dress

Located in Dallas, TX

Amazing avant grade sweater knit dress in a brick red and gray patterned wool blend dating to the late 1980s. The dress is made entirely of diamond shaped tucks, serged on the outsi...

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Asymmetric Draped Avant Garde Silk Maxi Dress
Asymmetric Draped Avant Garde Silk Maxi Dress

Asymmetric Draped Avant Garde Silk Maxi Dress

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Killer 1980s avant garde silk maxi dress. Such an amazing find!

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1980s Avant Garde Vintage Dress France Hand Painted Starbursts Silver Metallic
1980s Avant Garde Vintage Dress France Hand Painted Starbursts Silver Metallic

1980s Avant Garde Vintage Dress France Hand Painted Starbursts Silver Metallic

Located in Portland, OR

This is an amazing vintage 1980's blue rayon statement dress with hand painted white starbursts or fireworks with silver metallic flecks! This dress has only its content label remain...

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Castelbajac 1980s Avant-Garde Double Sleeve Sweater Dress

Castelbajac 1980s Avant-Garde Double Sleeve Sweater Dress

By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Located in Los Angeles, CA

De Castelbajac Shiba sweater dress from his S/S 1984 collection. As pictured in "JCdeCastelbajac.Album". Beige and black striped cable sweater with double tie back sleeves. 42 inches...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Norma Kamali Vintage Copper Dress 2 pc Skirt & Jacket Suit
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By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

This is a rare Victorian style Norma Kamali skirt and jacket suit from the 1980's. This vintage Norma Kamali suit is iconic 1980's with shoulder pads and a cinched waist. The outfit ...

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1980s American Day Dresses

Loris Azzaro Vintage Dress 1980s Avant Garde Sequins Statement Evening Gown
Loris Azzaro Vintage Dress 1980s Avant Garde Sequins Statement Evening Gown

Loris Azzaro Vintage Dress 1980s Avant Garde Sequins Statement Evening Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Portland, OR

I'm in love with this outstanding vintage 1980's dress from designer Loris Azzaro. This incredible avant garde 80s evening gown is covered with beautiful rust sequins and gorgeous dr...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Architectural Black Cape Coat Dress
Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Architectural Black Cape Coat Dress

Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Architectural Black Cape Coat Dress

By Sybilla

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Cocoon Cape Back Zip Front Coat Dress Size: fits roughly like a modern women's Small to Medium, as it has a dress design under the cape that ...

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Early John Galliano Black Avant Garde Cape Dress Made in Britain, 1980s
Early John Galliano Black Avant Garde Cape Dress Made in Britain, 1980s

Early John Galliano Black Avant Garde Cape Dress Made in Britain, 1980s

By John Galliano

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Early John Galliano Black Avant Garde Cape Dress Made in Britain, 1980s Size: Marked UK 12 which is roughly a US 8/ EU 40.

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1980s British Capes

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1990s Gianfranco Black Knit Illusion Dress

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This 1990's jet black runway dress by Azzedine Alaia is cut close through the body with a clean, sculpted fit that follows the torso and hips. It has a wide scoop neckline with a rib...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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1980s Avant Garde Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1980s avant garde dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Gray, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 1980s avant garde dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Victor Costa, Norma Kamali and Angelo Tarlazzi — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1980s Avant Garde Dress?

The price for a 1980s avant garde dress starts at $190 and tops out at $4,500, and on average, selling for $925.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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