Avant Garde Clothing

Amazing 1980s Car Wash Top. In fifty shades of purple! Loose open knit weave fringe top with layered strips of violet ombre gauze. Some wear on the shoulders as pictured in the detai...

Unique vintage black wool skirt by Claude Montana with a flounce hem and body hugging fit. Zipper detailing adds a sporty look to the piece. Details: Partially Lined Front But...

Unique black avant garde blazer jacket by Alessandro Dell'acqua. Unlined with front hook closure. Front patch pockets. 100% cotton. Marked size 40; fits like a size small. The bust m...

A vision legendary Thierry Mugler at his most exacting, this 1989 sculptural jacket turns tailoring into architecture. Cut in black cotton fabric with a subtle woven grid, the piece ...

Maison Margiela Line 4 Painted Denim Pants – SS21 Elevate your wardrobe with this rare pair of Maison Margiela Line 4 five-pocket jeans from the Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Known...

A vision legendary Thierry Mugler at his most exacting, this 1989 sculptural jacket turns tailoring into architecture. Cut in off-white cotton fabric with a subtle woven grid, the pi...

Edwardian Black Wool & Silk Satin Avant Garde Dress

A fun 1980s Christian Lacroix avant garde silk and nylon canvas parka: extravagant "Butterfly" shaped full pleated shoulders and sleeves. Box pleating at bottom hem for cocoon shapi...

1990S ISSEY MIYAKE Black Polyester Satin Avant Garde Ribbon Accordian Skirt

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...

Keep cozy in our fabulous coat from James Galanos- an accomplished designer of haute French couture! This fabulous jacket is from the 1980s! Soft, thick wool blend in a rich tan colo...

Extraordinairy black dress by Thierry Mugler, assuming 1989 Collection. Absolutly amazing tailored midi dress with shark fin details and unique pointy collar construction. So extrem...

Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes thro...

Completely unique black mini skirt by Krizia. Shoe string 3-D "stripes" and rivet design. Details Unlined Back velcro closure Circa: 2000s Label: Krizia Marked Size: 44 Estimated S...

Rare vintage THIERRY MUGLER Avant Garde boiled wool knit blazer jacket! Features amazing fringe around the entire collar that hangs loosely. Buttons up the front bodice. Functional p...

Fabulous and chic vintage 1980s EMANUEL UNGARO ivory / off - white virgin wool Avant Garde cocoon jacket! So much detail with even more style! Features a single button closure, and p...

Norma Kamali wonderful "Avant-Garde" midnight black wrap jacket has a lightly quilted extreme collar which can be worn as a hooded jacket or beautifully extreme "draped" collar. The ...

Sensational vintage 1950s bronze swing opera jacket! Avant Garde oversized collar. Couture quality, with excellent workmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Hidden hook-and-eye cl...

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 ...

Rare early 80s KANASI YAMAMOTO Avant Garde black and white / ivory (and ice blue) wool sweater! Collector's item that will only increase in value. Military inspired buttons at should...

Incredible vintage BILL BLASS royal blue one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features attached 'ropes' in the same fabric drape across the front and back bust. Criss cross back hooks clo...

This avant-garde dress from under-the-radar French designer Robert Normand, French designer and interior designer, is a textural piece. The side ruffles of cascading textures are rea...

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...

Incredible Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black avant garde draped dress. Partially lined, no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is medium. The bust measures 36"...

Avant Garde ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please blue and marigold pleated duster jacket / long cardigan. Signature Miyake pleats that are so easy to wear. Intricate architecture shoulders. Po...

Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress Gray/Grey Round neckline Short sleeves Peplum front Side ruffle detail Pleated back detail Back shoulder cutout Back z...

Original Moschino Couture documented Runway Dress. Amazing rare Avant-Garde couture piece, asymmetrical corset dress with the most surreal vibrant colour combination. The SS2020 col...

The Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress embodies an exquisite blend of sophistication and contemporary style, making it a must-have staple for any fashion-forw...

Avant Garde vintage 1990s Japanese MATSUDA blazer jacket! Features a grey chiffon underlay with black chiffon on top. Black features semi sheer polka dots that reveal the gray from u...

Stylish never worn Issey Miyake Fall 2020 black long sleeve cowl neck shirt! Simply slips over the head. Can be worn belted, or worn oversized. The possibilities are endless with thi...

Cobalt blue and black vintage dress by Krizia featuring parachute detailing and sheer mesh long sleeves. Fully lined with side zip closure. Front and side pockets. The marked size is...

Amazing and important 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE teal aqua blue and black color block boiled wool swing jacket (almost looks like a cape ) ! Incredible amount of detail on this beauty, inc...

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Avant Garde Zippered Arm Hole Wool Blazer Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Shoulder: 17.32 inches (44 cm) Sleeves: 21.65...

Unique vintage black avant garde dress by Pierre Cardin from the 1980s. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over head). 52% linen, 48% cotton. The marked size is 12, and the dress fits...

This is the third of four PAUL TAZEWELL pieces that I recently acquired! Tazewell is a Tony Award Winning costume designer for his work as head designer for Broadway hit show, "Hamil...

Gianfranco Ferre's highly architectural avant garde creation, designed with an art deco influence, is truly unique and imaginative in an amazing innovative and structurally breathtak...

Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL navy blue heels! Avant Garde detailing, with 'wings' at each outer side. Triangle rhinestone detail that accents the 'wings.' Architectural s...

Awesome mid 90s COMME DES GARCONS black vintage Avant Garde trapeze swing jacket! There was so much work and thought put into every detail of this rare gem. Features a single large h...

Fabulous RUBIN SINGER midnight / dark navy blue Avant Garde asymmetrical tuxedo tail jacket! From the Fall 2008 Collection, this gem has serious couture work, with heavy attention to...

Unique Comme des Garcons black shift dress with patchwork sides and painted "wet look" trim. Details: Unlined No Closure/ Fabric Contains Stretch Marked Size: Small Color: B...

Chic vintage Guy Laroche watermelon origami, Avant Garde belted dress. This cotton number features such a fun, yet classic, print. Flattering v-neckline. Comes with matching belt. Ap...

Black wool and silk avant garde tunic dress by Gianfranco Ferre. Unique avant garde shape with an asymmetric neckline and "slash" detail on the front and back shoulder. Details: ...

Exceptional archival Jean Paul Gaultier Junior black bodysuit / catsuit dating from the 1990s, embodying the futuristic and experimental aesthetic of Jean Paul Gaultier’s iconic univ...

Spectacular early 2000s VALENTINO brown and ivory gingham wool bubble hem skirt! Features two cargo pockets on each side of the front waist. Flattering fit, with an impressive bubble...

Rare and Stylish late 1990s vintage OHDD Italian made Avant Garde asymmetrical blazer jacket! Features burnt orange velvet accents throughout, with a marigold and orange soft virgin ...

Beautiful silk vintage James Purcell dress! Features black & white houndstooth, with a plunging back. The perfect cocktail dress! In great condition. Marked Size US 4 Measurements...

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...

Classic, with a twist early 1990s CALUDE MONTANA black virgin wool blazer jacket! Avant Garde oversized lapels. Pocket actually on the right lapel, and at each side of the waist. Sof...

Unbelievably soft gray wool and alpaca blend coat with a cape detail by Gianfranco Ferre. Partially lined. 85% pure virgin wool 15% alpaca. Made in Italy. Marked size 44. Estimated s...

From one of my favorite 90s designers; BYRON LARS ! Chic navy blue cotton wrap jacket ! Features ties at each sleeve cuff, and sides. Can easily be dressed up or down, worn alone or ...

Rare 80s NORMA KAMALI black wool Avant Garde doll appliqués sleeveless slouchy sweater vest! Features ten intricately sewn doll appliqués one each side of the front. Black pom poms s...

A rare example of a woven from husband-and-wife team Masaki and Kyoko Sato, this skirt is a departure from the couple’s exquisitely spun wool and knitwear. Borrowing heavily from th...

Beautiful vintage 1980s STEFANOS by STEPHAN CARAS Avant Garde halter dress! Caras pieces are very sought after and rare to come by! Features a wonderful print of op-art white daisies...

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...

Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...

This Elizabeth Mason Couture 'Avant Garde' wrap is composed of a black silk. This wrap can be made to order in a variety of fabrics. An effortlessly chic design for an added touch of...

Fabulous vintage TACHI CASTILLO colorful rainbow striped cotton blouse! Castillo was a well-known Mexican designer specializing in cotton fabrics, and hand sewing each of her pieces....

Gorgeous vintage TRAVILLA black gown! Features an all-over sequined bodice, with avant Garde cut-outs, trimmed in black satin at the bust. Looks like a strapless dress with gloves. M...

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...

Futuristic designer Issey Miyake has mastered the technique of creating sculptural works of art in cloth. His innovative pattern cutting and signature use of micro pleating give his ...