Skip to main content

Avant Garde Dress

to
11
1
77
28
1
2
4
38
25
103
3
8
5
5
4
3
96
9
49
34
33
22
20
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

Category

1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Spring 2008 Runway Purple Blue Cape Back Jersey Avant Garde Dress Sz 42
Versace Spring 2008 Runway Purple Blue Cape Back Jersey Avant Garde Dress Sz 42

Versace Spring 2008 Runway Purple Blue Cape Back Jersey Avant Garde Dress Sz 42

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy Spring 2008 Runway ( Look # 40 ) GIANNI VERSACE Avant Garde cape back sleeveless purple

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Robert Normand Early Avant-Garde Ruffle Black Belted Dress, 2000s
Robert Normand Early Avant-Garde Ruffle Black Belted Dress, 2000s

Robert Normand Early Avant-Garde Ruffle Black Belted Dress, 2000s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This avant-garde dress from under-the-radar French designer Robert Normand, French designer and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

FENDI A/W 2009 2 Pc Black Wool on Grey Silk Jacket Dress Suit Set
FENDI A/W 2009 2 Pc Black Wool on Grey Silk Jacket Dress Suit Set

FENDI A/W 2009 2 Pc Black Wool on Grey Silk Jacket Dress Suit Set

By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi

Located in Thiensville, WI

Fendi Fall / Winter 2009 two piece Avant Garde dress suit designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Black wool

Category

Early 2000s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

Thierry Mugler Black Shark Fin Dress 1989 Atlantes Avant Garde
Thierry Mugler Black Shark Fin Dress 1989 Atlantes Avant Garde

Thierry Mugler Black Shark Fin Dress 1989 Atlantes Avant Garde

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Avant Garde futuristic vibe. Hyper feminine tailoring with pointy collar, fitted waist and shark fin

Category

1980s French Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress

By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black avant garde draped dress. Partially lined, no

Category

2010s Japanese Day Dresses

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress
Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Over-the-top avant garde genuine croc, silk, organza and spandex dress by Gianfranco Ferre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress embodies an exquisite blend of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress
Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress

Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress Gray/Grey Round neckline Short

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress
Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress

Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique Comme des Garcons black shift dress with patchwork sides and painted "wet look" trim

Category

Late 20th Century Shift Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Favorite Avant Garde Beaded Blue Evening Dress   NEW
Gianfranco Ferre Favorite Avant Garde Beaded Blue Evening Dress   NEW

Gianfranco Ferre Favorite Avant Garde Beaded Blue Evening Dress NEW

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gianfranco Ferre's highly architectural avant garde creation, designed with an art deco influence

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Vintage James Purcell Houndstooth Dress Avant Garde Space Age
Vintage James Purcell Houndstooth Dress Avant Garde Space Age

Vintage James Purcell Houndstooth Dress Avant Garde Space Age

By James Purcell

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful silk vintage James Purcell dress! Features black & white houndstooth, with a plunging

Category

1990s American Cocktail 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...

Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

$445Sale Price|22% Off

Size: Refer to measurements

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in University City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

Incredible Rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Avant Garde Color Block Dress
Incredible Rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Avant Garde Color Block Dress

Incredible Rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Avant Garde Color Block Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Boca Raton, FL

vivid patchwork of color-blocked fabric, adding extra depth and gravitas to this Avant Garde masterpiece

Category

1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Vintage Black Origami Pleated Avant Garde Strapless Dress
Victor Costa Vintage Black Origami Pleated Avant Garde Strapless Dress

Victor Costa Vintage Black Origami Pleated Avant Garde Strapless Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique strapless black cocktail dress by Victor Costa. Origami fan pleating and asymmetric back

Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress

By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic, with an edge 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC little black dress! Features a fitted tailored

Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Black Avant Garde Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Black Avant Garde Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Black Avant Garde Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

By Victor Costa Saks Fifth Ave, Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE black cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice

Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Peter Pilotto Avant Garde Silk Blue Green Watercolor Photo Print Dress
Peter Pilotto Avant Garde Silk Blue Green Watercolor Photo Print Dress

Peter Pilotto Avant Garde Silk Blue Green Watercolor Photo Print Dress

By Peter Pilotto

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique water color photo print dress in shades of blue and green silk by Peter Pilotto. Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s PAULINE TRIGERE black wool and silk taffeta dress ! Features a tailored wool

Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Avant Garde Vintage 90s Sash Zipper Mini Dress
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Avant Garde Vintage 90s Sash Zipper Mini Dress

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Avant Garde Vintage 90s Sash Zipper Mini Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage KARL LAGERFELD early 90s black rayon mini dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

  • 1

Recent Sales

Maison Margiela Avant Garde dress
Maison Margiela Avant Garde dress

Maison Margiela Avant Garde dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in New York, NY

This silk and wool dress is reconstructed from a mans coat, with a silk upper and wool

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress
Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress

Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wild, avant garde dress with black angora top with super long scrunch sleeves with wide, nylon

Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

90s Ann Demeulemeester Avant Garde Black Wool Blend Dress
90s Ann Demeulemeester Avant Garde Black Wool Blend Dress

90s Ann Demeulemeester Avant Garde Black Wool Blend Dress

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Avant garde perfection by one of the Belgian Antwerp 6 designers - Ann Demeulemeester circa 1990s

Category

1990s Portuguese Day Dresses

Comme des Garçons Avant Garde Black Mini Dress
Comme des Garçons Avant Garde Black Mini Dress

Comme des Garçons Avant Garde Black Mini Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Comme des Garçons one-shoulder black avant garde mini dress

Category

1990s Japanese Casual Dresses

UNDERCOVER Japan Avant-Garde Fringe Dress
UNDERCOVER Japan Avant-Garde Fringe Dress

UNDERCOVER Japan Avant-Garde Fringe Dress

By Undercover

Located in New York, NY

Black fringe dress by cult status Japanese designer UNDERCOVER. Deep V cut with fringe style

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Informal Dresses

2009 Comme des Garcons Iconic Avant Garde Houndstooth Dress
2009 Comme des Garcons Iconic Avant Garde Houndstooth Dress

2009 Comme des Garcons Iconic Avant Garde Houndstooth Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

blend. Two scales of houndstooth on high neck dres with slashed armholes. The entire dress is oueced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

1990 Yohji Yamamoto Avant Garde Open Back Wool Dress
1990 Yohji Yamamoto Avant Garde Open Back Wool Dress

1990 Yohji Yamamoto Avant Garde Open Back Wool Dress

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing dark navy blue light weight wool dress and coordinating hat by Yohji Yamamoto! The dress

Category

1990s Japanese Shift Dresses

Rare Collectors A-POC Issey Miyake Purple Avant Garde Maxi Dress
Rare Collectors A-POC Issey Miyake Purple Avant Garde Maxi Dress

Rare Collectors A-POC Issey Miyake Purple Avant Garde Maxi Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

A-POC - MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO Rare Collectors Piece 1990s purple maxi dress with padding and

Category

1990s Japanese Day Dresses

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

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

Category

1980s American Day Dresses

2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket & Skirt
2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket & Skirt

2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket & Skirt

By Valentino

Located in Portland, OR

so much to this jacket and we especially love the avant garde sleeves with dramatic pleats at the top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Max Mara Black Chic Draped Dress
Max Mara Black Chic Draped Dress

Max Mara Black Chic Draped Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Avant Garde Max Mara dress inspired by Yohji Yamamoto. There are five buttons on the 17 inch tab

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Dior camouflage maxi dress, SS 2001
Dior camouflage maxi dress, SS 2001

Dior camouflage maxi dress, SS 2001

Unavailable

Size: Size: French 38 (UK 10)

Dior camouflage maxi dress, SS 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

brand's commitment to creating garments that are both avant-garde and timeless. The dress is from the

Category

Early 2000s European Maxi Dresses

Beautiful Abstract Ann Demeulemeester Silk and Rayon Maxi Dress
Beautiful Abstract Ann Demeulemeester Silk and Rayon Maxi Dress

Beautiful Abstract Ann Demeulemeester Silk and Rayon Maxi Dress

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Long Island City, NY

Gorgeous avant garde Ann Demeulemeester sleeveless black dress with a beaded lace hem. There are no

Category

1990s Belgian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Issey Miyake Brown Crinkled Pleated Sleeveless Dress
Vintage Issey Miyake Brown Crinkled Pleated Sleeveless Dress

Vintage Issey Miyake Brown Crinkled Pleated Sleeveless Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Portland, OR

We always love finding vintage Issey Miyake avant garde pieces and this particular dress came from

Category

1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Asymmetrical Jacket Dress
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Asymmetrical Jacket Dress

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Asymmetrical Jacket Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Superb 1990s Karl Lagerfeld jacket dress. Incredible avant garde construction with plunging

Category

1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Mary McFadden Vintage Red Tiered Pleat Avant Garde Dress
Mary McFadden Vintage Red Tiered Pleat Avant Garde Dress

Mary McFadden Vintage Red Tiered Pleat Avant Garde Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique red pleated silk dress by Mary McFadden. Tiered pleated avant garde sleeves and scoop neck

Category

1980s Evening Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical red gigham dress
COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical red gigham dress

COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical red gigham dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very avant garde dress from Comme des garcons. Can be worn a number of ways. Very versatile and

Category

1990s Japanese Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Slashed Sides Dress
Alexander McQueen Slashed Sides Dress

Alexander McQueen Slashed Sides Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

An avant garde dress from Alexander McQueen in black silk jersey. It is a simple sleeveless, crew

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

JUNYA WATANABE Size S Strapless Olive Tube Top Floral Burnout Skirt Dress
JUNYA WATANABE Size S Strapless Olive Tube Top Floral Burnout Skirt Dress

JUNYA WATANABE Size S Strapless Olive Tube Top Floral Burnout Skirt Dress

By Junya Watanabe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Strapless avant garde dress by JUNYA WATANABE for Comme Des Garcons. A unique mixed fabric style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

Versace

Versace

Sold

Size: 4

Versace

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versace Avant Garde dress. The piece is prefect for day to night. The black and white

Category

1980s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Matsuda Military Dress with removable hood
Matsuda Military Dress with removable hood

Matsuda Military Dress with removable hood

By Mitsuhiro Matsuda

Located in New York, NY

This is an avant-garde dress by Japanese designer Matsuda. Inspired by a military aesthetic, the

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Dress
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Dress

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Dress

By Junya Watanabe

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning avant-garde dress by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons. Marrying the easy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS black avant garde wool dress
COMME DES GARCONS black avant garde wool dress

COMME DES GARCONS black avant garde wool dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautifully draped and seamed jet black, soft wool dress from Comme des Garcons. Dropped waist with

Category

1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler S/S 1996 Rare Vintage Sculptural Hourglass Dress FR40
Thierry Mugler S/S 1996 Rare Vintage Sculptural Hourglass Dress FR40

Thierry Mugler S/S 1996 Rare Vintage Sculptural Hourglass Dress FR40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

avant-garde dress is a rendition from the runway. Known for his sculptural shapes and bold contrasts

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Maison Martin Margiela Blue Asymmetrical Avant Garde Maxi Apron Dress
Maison Martin Margiela Blue Asymmetrical Avant Garde Maxi Apron Dress

Maison Martin Margiela Blue Asymmetrical Avant Garde Maxi Apron Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

deconstructed asymmetrical raw-edge dress with an attached skirt with an elastic waist. Maison Martin Margiela

Category

Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Black Origami Avant Garde Sheath Dress
Vintage 1940's Black Origami Avant Garde Sheath Dress

Vintage 1940's Black Origami Avant Garde Sheath Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

An exaggerated silhouette on this 1940's simple but chic black sheath dress. The pointed side

Category

1940s American Cocktail Dresses

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

Category

1980s American Evening Gowns

Sonia Rykiel Unique Black Cotton Knit Long Dress
Sonia Rykiel Unique Black Cotton Knit Long Dress

Sonia Rykiel Unique Black Cotton Knit Long Dress

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in University City, MO

designed with a subtle ribbed knit panel The avant-garde black knit dress makes a great resort or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Casual Dresses

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Active Resistance To Propaganda" Manifesto dress
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Active Resistance To Propaganda" Manifesto dress

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Active Resistance To Propaganda" Manifesto dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

avant-garde manifesto dress is made from a slinky viscose knit. It features the painted AR slogan and it

Category

Early 2000s Italian Informal Dresses

Comme des Garcons Deconstructed Dress
Comme des Garcons Deconstructed Dress

Comme des Garcons Deconstructed Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

This dress by avant garde design house Comme des Garcons sports a brushed felt-like sweater top and

Category

1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

RICK OWENS F/W 2013 Plinth Bodycon Stretch Dress
RICK OWENS F/W 2013 Plinth Bodycon Stretch Dress

RICK OWENS F/W 2013 Plinth Bodycon Stretch Dress

Sold

Size: No size tag estimated IT40/42

RICK OWENS F/W 2013 Plinth Bodycon Stretch Dress

By Rick Owens

Located in Berlin, BE

Rick Owens staple, every collection Rick Owens releases a version of this dress. This avant-garde yet

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Issey Miyake Black & Beige Striped Plisse Spiral Nautilus Dress, 1990s
Issey Miyake Black & Beige Striped Plisse Spiral Nautilus Dress, 1990s

Issey Miyake Black & Beige Striped Plisse Spiral Nautilus Dress, 1990s

By Issey Miyake

Located in Boca Raton, FL

shells belong in the deep ocean, so does Issey Miyake belong to the Avant Garde fairy tale. The

Category

1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

MARNI Size 6 Black Geometric Textured Puff Sleeve Bow Dress
MARNI Size 6 Black Geometric Textured Puff Sleeve Bow Dress

MARNI Size 6 Black Geometric Textured Puff Sleeve Bow Dress

By Marni

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fun avant garde cocktail dress by MARNI. A chic style in geometric textured fabric you can wear two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Dorothy O'Hara 1940's Origami Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage Dorothy O'Hara 1940's Origami Lace Cocktail Dress

Vintage Dorothy O'Hara 1940's Origami Lace Cocktail Dress

By Dorothy O'Hara

Located in Sparks, NV

hourglass figure flattering designs with progressive and avant garde detailing. She dressed many Hollywood

Category

1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Zang Toi Double Breasted Coat Dress
Zang Toi Double Breasted Coat Dress

Zang Toi Double Breasted Coat Dress

By Zang Toi

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Avant garde coat dress from Malaysian designer Zang Toi! Extra long wool-silk blend blazer with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Blazers

Black Mesh Cage Circle Skirt
Black Mesh Cage Circle Skirt

Black Mesh Cage Circle Skirt

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

avant-garde type- wear over a dress as a peplum! Button closure at the back. Waist: 24 in Hip: 34 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Skirts

1990s Chanel Avant-Garde Dress with Detachable Sleeves
1990s Chanel Avant-Garde Dress with Detachable Sleeves

1990s Chanel Avant-Garde Dress with Detachable Sleeves

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

like poofs are in the center of the sleeve to give it an avant- garde look. Sleeve come down and have a

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

People Also Browsed

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

Paule Ka Fishnet, Taffeta and Vinyl Golden Maxi Dress
Paule Ka Fishnet, Taffeta and Vinyl Golden Maxi Dress

Paule Ka Fishnet, Taffeta and Vinyl Golden Maxi Dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paule Ka - Fishnet, taffeta and vinyl golden dress. Size 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 40 cm - Waist: 34 cm...

Category

2010s Maxi Dress

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

Category

1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details

SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...

Category

1990s French Dinner Jackets

Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's
Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's

Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's

By Alfred Bosand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's. This ensemble has a sexy 60's look. The gown has spaghetti straps and a black lining with point d'esprit o...

Category

1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress

Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

Category

2010s Italian Cropped Jackets

Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown

Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Pants

Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber satin, is the perfect statement piece for your special occasion wardrobe. The rou...

Category

1930s Evening Dresses

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Donna Karan New York Gold & Black One‑Shoulder Bodycon Stretch‑Wool Gown
1980s Donna Karan New York Gold & Black One‑Shoulder Bodycon Stretch‑Wool Gown

1980s Donna Karan New York Gold & Black One‑Shoulder Bodycon Stretch‑Wool Gown

By Donna Karan

Located in San Diego, CA

Channel the power-glam of the 1980s with this striking vintage Donna Karan New York gown. Designed in stretch-wool jersey and metallic gold Lycra, the dress features a sculptural one...

Category

1980s American Evening Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...

Category

1920s Unknown Opera Coats

Roberto Cavalli Pink Silk Gown, Spring 2000
Roberto Cavalli Pink Silk Gown, Spring 2000

Roberto Cavalli Pink Silk Gown, Spring 2000

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This stunning silk gown features a striking abstract floral pattern in shades of coral pink and white, reminiscent of the version Alek Wek wore on Roberto Cavalli's Spring 2000 runwa...

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Helen Hunt Dress Gown Worn on Red Carpet NWT!
Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Helen Hunt Dress Gown Worn on Red Carpet NWT!

Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Helen Hunt Dress Gown Worn on Red Carpet NWT!

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom Ford's Gucci F/W 2002 collection inspired by old Hollywood glamour with a hint of Gothic appeal. This collection is one of the most detail intense of all Ford's collections for ...

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Avant Garde Dress", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Avant Garde Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary avant garde dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Blue and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an 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 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Costa, Thierry Mugler and Comme des Garçons each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding an avant garde dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Avant Garde Dress?

On average, an avant garde dress on 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.