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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

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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

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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

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

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

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1980s French Day 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 Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Thiensville, WI

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

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Early 2000s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

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 Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Sparks, NV

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

Versace

Versace

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Versace

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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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

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Late 20th Century 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

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1980s 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

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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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

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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

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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 for Elizabeth Arden, Ruben Panis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s RUBEN PANIS Couture for Eilzabeth Arden Avant Garde one shoulder metallic silk

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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Located in Geneva, CH

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By Alexander McQueen

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Located in New York, NY

Vicky Tiel's chic and sexy draped stretch illusion gown on a matte jersey base. The illusion is ruched at shoulder and is gathered across bodice and releases to a gathered panel whic...

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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...

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Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s
Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s

Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...

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1940s Unknown Skirt Suits

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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.

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