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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

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

By Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage TRAVILLA black gown! Features an all-over sequined bodice, with avant Garde cut

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s
I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s

I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s

By I. Magnin

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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, Ted Lapidus Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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

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

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 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 back. The perfect cocktail dress! In great condition. Marked Size US 4 Measurements...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE 'Avant Garde' Black Silk Wrap Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE 'Avant Garde' Black Silk Wrap Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE 'Avant Garde' Black Silk Wrap Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture 'Avant Garde' wrap is composed of a black silk. This wrap can be made

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

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 detail. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimat...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Thierry Mugler Black ' Silver Bullet ' Avant Garde 1990s Dress
Vintage Thierry Mugler Black ' Silver Bullet ' Avant Garde 1990s Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Black ' Silver Bullet ' Avant Garde 1990s Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Remarkable vintage Thierry Mugler black dress! Features silver metal 'bullets' at collar, cuffs, and on one side of the skirt hem (at slit). Attached belt that fastens in the back, w...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Wonderful Vintage Victor Costa Avant Garde ' Origami ' Silk Floral Dress
Wonderful Vintage Victor Costa Avant Garde ' Origami ' Silk Floral Dress

Wonderful Vintage Victor Costa Avant Garde ' Origami ' Silk Floral Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive vintage Victor Costa floral silk wiggle dress! Ruched sleeves, with an asymmetrical hem. Wonderful origami-like detail at one side go bottom hem. Dipped back, with hidden ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Patrick Kelly " Barcode " Black & White Avant Garde Mini Dress
Vintage Patrick Kelly " Barcode " Black & White Avant Garde Mini Dress

Vintage Patrick Kelly " Barcode " Black & White Avant Garde Mini Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly rare vintage Patrick Kelly "Barcode" dress! Black and white barcode print throughout. Stunning shape, that is very flattering on the body. Looks great alone, or belted. Fu...

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1990s French 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 bodice with black rosettes and appliqués on left waist. Flirty skirt can accomodate...

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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, Victor Costa Saks Fifth Ave

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE black cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a forgiving full skirt. Collar can be worn flipped up or down. POCKETS at ea...

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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: Partially Lined Back Zip Closure Marked Size: UK 10 Estimated Size: S-M Co...

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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

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...

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1940s 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 flirty skater like skirt. Full metal zipper up the front with hook-and-eye closure at...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress

Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress

By Angelo Tarlazzi

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail at waist to make for a very slimming effect. Vivid royal blue color, with black velv...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Dress Avant Garde Kelly Green Graffiti Scribble W/ Belt
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Dress Avant Garde Kelly Green Graffiti Scribble W/ Belt

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Dress Avant Garde Kelly Green Graffiti Scribble W/ Belt

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Emanuel Ungaro Kelly green cotton wrap/shirt dress! Amazing graffiti/scribble print in vibrant colors. Double breasted style, with matching sash belt....also looks ...

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1980s Italian 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

Jil Sander 90s Size 8 Vintage Black Metallic Avant Garde Strapless 1990s Dress
Jil Sander 90s Size 8 Vintage Black Metallic Avant Garde Strapless 1990s Dress

Jil Sander 90s Size 8 Vintage Black Metallic Avant Garde Strapless 1990s Dress

By Jil Sander

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic minimalist at its best! This 1990s JIL SANDER strapless dress is so much more than a classic little black dress. You will find yourself wondering if you are wearing a black or g...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

New Lanvin Alber Elbaz Taupe Strong Shoulder Taupe Silk Avant Garde Dress NWT
New Lanvin Alber Elbaz Taupe Strong Shoulder Taupe Silk Avant Garde Dress NWT

New Lanvin Alber Elbaz Taupe Strong Shoulder Taupe Silk Avant Garde Dress NWT

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand new (with tags) LANVIN, by ALBER ELBAZ nude / taupe silk t-shirt dress! Not just your ordinary dress, this super soft beauty features strong shoulders (w/ chic built in exagger...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Avant Garde Bodycon Dress w/ Silver Hoops LBD
Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Avant Garde Bodycon Dress w/ Silver Hoops LBD

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Avant Garde Bodycon Dress w/ Silver Hoops LBD

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bodycon dress! Not just your average little black dress! Impeccable tailoring that Mugler was renowned for. Silver dangling hoops adorn the bu...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress

By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned

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1990s French 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

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 Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for 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

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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 architectural lower half with coat pockets button holes.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail 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 material and exterior labels attached. Mini dress length. Mint Condition. Fits small-med...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Informal 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

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

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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

Important 1960s Vintage Pierre Cardin Clover Dress Ensemble Avant Garde
Important 1960s Vintage Pierre Cardin Clover Dress Ensemble Avant Garde

Important 1960s Vintage Pierre Cardin Clover Dress Ensemble Avant Garde

By Pierre Cardin

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage black Pierre Cardin dress with flared white chiffon hem, and matching vibrant kelly green signature clover belt/sash. Flattering hugging fit. Features hidden side zi...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

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 pockets put a unique spin on this below-the-knee classic cut and emphasize the tiny nipp...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Asymmetric Wool Cocktail Dress ca. 1992
Avant Garde Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Asymmetric Wool Cocktail Dress ca. 1992

Avant Garde Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Asymmetric Wool Cocktail Dress ca. 1992

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

An iconic and rare circa 1992 Pierre Cardin haute couture asymmetric brown cocktail dress with bakelite button trim. What strikes me about this amazing dress is how modern it is - wi...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Marchesa Size 10 New Black Silk One Shoulder Rosette Avant Garde Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Size 10 New Black Silk One Shoulder Rosette Avant Garde Cocktail Dress

Marchesa Size 10 New Black Silk One Shoulder Rosette Avant Garde Cocktail Dress

By Marchesa

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand new MARCHESA black silk one shoulder cocktail dress! Features a black rosette at top left shoulder. Flattering peplum at waist. Figure flaunting little black dress features cou...

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

French Fashion Pencil Sketch
French Fashion Pencil Sketch

French Fashion Pencil Sketch, 2011

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H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

French Fashion Pencil Sketch

Located in Houston, TX

Original French fashion sketch in pencil of an avant-garde, form fitting gown, 2001. Original

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Paper, Pencil

Incredible Vintage Victor Costa Gold / Bronze Avant Garde Gown w/ Feathers
Incredible Vintage Victor Costa Gold / Bronze Avant Garde Gown w/ Feathers

Incredible Vintage Victor Costa Gold / Bronze Avant Garde Gown w/ Feathers

By Victor Costa, Sakowitz

Located in San Diego, CA

! Features a wonderful full skirt, with built in crinoline. Avant Garde feathers at each sleeve. Low back

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Pierre Cardin Couture Avant Garde Train Gown
Pierre Cardin Couture Avant Garde Train Gown

Pierre Cardin Couture Avant Garde Train Gown

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Cardin Couture black silk velvet long sleeve dress with avant garde attached ball gown train

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and 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 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

1960s Vintage Metallic Blue Brocade Avant Garde Cape Evening Gown or Dress
1960s Vintage Metallic Blue Brocade Avant Garde Cape Evening Gown or Dress

1960s Vintage Metallic Blue Brocade Avant Garde Cape Evening Gown or Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible 1960s vintage metallic blue brocade evening dress with a cape collar neckline. This is one of those pieces that doesn't look like anything special on the hanger but absolu...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

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

Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress
Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress

Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Ultra rare 1970s vintage Halston silk ivory dress, with blue ombré effect. Documented dress, with the figure flattering cut Halston was famous for. Bears the original Halston label, ...

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1970s Evening Gowns

Avant Garde Minimal Japanese Raw Silk Black Dress by Mizono
Avant Garde Minimal Japanese Raw Silk Black Dress by Mizono

Avant Garde Minimal Japanese Raw Silk Black Dress by Mizono

Located in University City, MO

Avant garde Japanese raw silk black dress designed by Mizono The edgy unique dress is designed with

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses

Comme des Garcons 2D nylon avant garde dress, circa 2009
Comme des Garcons 2D nylon avant garde dress, circa 2009

Comme des Garcons 2D nylon avant garde dress, circa 2009

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

A rare Comme des Garcons 2D nylon dress from the spring summer 2009 collection.

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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Holly's Harp Boho Avant Garde Flower Cape Dress
Vintage Holly's Harp Boho Avant Garde Flower Cape Dress

Vintage Holly's Harp Boho Avant Garde Flower Cape Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage Holly's Harp cape dress! Beautiful beige/taupe color, with chic flower print 'sketches' throughout! Attached cape, with wonderful lettuce edged hem. Long sleeves, with...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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 American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivetta Avant Garde 1960s Style Kissing Beauties Black Embroidered Dress
Vivetta Avant Garde 1960s Style Kissing Beauties Black Embroidered Dress

Vivetta Avant Garde 1960s Style Kissing Beauties Black Embroidered Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and completely sold out new 60s style VIVETTA kissing beauties dress! Features a wonderful tailored bodice, with a flattering A-Line skirt and flared bell sleeves. Impeccable co...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Silk Asymmetric Avant Garde Midi Dress
Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Silk Asymmetric Avant Garde Midi Dress

Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Silk Asymmetric Avant Garde Midi Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde black silk midi dress by Comme des Garcons. Asymmetric detail near the bottom of the

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Late 20th Century Japanese Cocktail Dresses

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Avant Garde 80s Vintage Black Crushed Velvet Bodycon Rhinestone Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary mid 1980s vintage black crushed velvet bodcon dress! Features a soft crushed velvet, with a taffeta pleated ruffle collar and back. Rhinestone detail along the front an...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Avant Garde Belted Khaki Safari Shirt Dress
Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Avant Garde Belted Khaki Safari Shirt Dress

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler Avant Garde Belted Khaki Safari Shirt Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage Thierry Mugler khaki safari cotton shirt dress! Signature Mugler style, with asymmetrical white collar, attached sslanted belt, and angled belt loophole on back. Functio...

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1990s 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 Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Holly's Harp Black & White Avant Garde Flutter Dress - New w/ Tags
Vintage Holly's Harp Black & White Avant Garde Flutter Dress - New w/ Tags

Vintage Holly's Harp Black & White Avant Garde Flutter Dress - New w/ Tags

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Holly's Harp dress, with flattering overlapping black and white stripes. Brand new w/ tags. 100% silk. Easily transitions from day to night. Marked Size Small 36...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

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

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress

NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's

Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's

By Marchesa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress
1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress

1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress

By Melody Sabatasso

Located in San Diego, CA

MUSUEM PIECE! Amazing and rare vintage 70s LOVE, MELODY black suede leather fringe rhinestone/studded wrap dress! Melody Sabatasso is a respected designer, known for her work with ol...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT
Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT

Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Roberto Cavalli - Vibrant black sequin evening gown. Dramatic, colorful and fun best describes this gown. The upper part of the dress is sheer with black sequin overlay. The fit is ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

$475Sale Price|45% Off

Size: L

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...

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2010s Japanese Trench Coats

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress IT 40 Gucci sleeveless black knee-length dress featuring ruffled shoulders, cutouts at front and back and concealed zi...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s
Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s

Nude Net and Panné Velvet Tiered Flock of Seagulls Ruffle Dress- XXS, Late 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Fully restored, this breathtaking dress recalls the ethereal evening gowns designed by Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel in the late 1920s. Using a skin-tight nude net body stocking as i...

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1920s Unknown Evening Gowns

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Avant Garde Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary avant garde gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an avant garde gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Victor Costa, Thierry Mugler and James Galanos — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Avant Garde Gown?

The price for an avant garde gown starts at $190 and tops out at $58,000, and on average, selling for $1,250.

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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