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Moschino Couture Runway Dress Asymmetrical Corset Gown  Avant-Garde
Moschino Couture Runway Dress Asymmetrical Corset Gown  Avant-Garde

Moschino Couture Runway Dress Asymmetrical Corset Gown Avant-Garde

By Moschino Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

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

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2010s Evening 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

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-outs, trimmed in black satin at the bust.

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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! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1970 Silver & Black Sequin Gown w Avant Garde Black Feather Shoulder Detail
1970 Silver & Black Sequin Gown w Avant Garde Black Feather Shoulder Detail

1970 Silver & Black Sequin Gown w Avant Garde Black Feather Shoulder Detail

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Black and silver mottled sequin organza gown with waterfall gathered front, squared neckline, long tapered zip up sleeves and extravagant black exotic feathered shoulders--luxu...

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1970s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown
1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown

1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s vintage TADASHI SHOJI avant garde white cut-out full length crepe evening dress! Features cut out detail above bust. Pearl and rhinestone encrusted details at center...

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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 shape. One shoulder cut with gray pleated organza and black velvet. Fully lined wi...

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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 sleeves Peplum front Side ruffle detail Pleated back detail Back shoulder cutout Back z...

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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, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Early 2000s Evening 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 to order in a variety of fabrics. An effortlessly chic design for an added touch of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

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

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

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

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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Cotton Dress Avant-Garde Power Couture Archive
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Cotton Dress Avant-Garde Power Couture Archive

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Cotton Dress Avant-Garde Power Couture Archive

By Thierry Mugler

Located in CACHAN, FR

Rare late 1980s to early 1990s Thierry Mugler sculptural dress, perfectly showcasing the designer’s iconic architectural and ultra-feminine approach to fashion. Crafted from a striki...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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

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

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

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress
Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress

Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

The perfect little Y2K black dress from the house of VALENTINO ! Features a tailored fit with some give. Avant Garde details with accent details at left bust and waist. Interior supp...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Marie Grazia Panizzi Sexy Avant Garde Convertible Strap Pinstripe Mini Dress
Marie Grazia Panizzi Sexy Avant Garde Convertible Strap Pinstripe Mini Dress

Marie Grazia Panizzi Sexy Avant Garde Convertible Strap Pinstripe Mini Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy MARIE GRAZIA PANIZZI Avant garde pinstripe convertible strap mini dress! Features a deep charcoal grey / black ruched pinstripe soft cotton/rayon blend fabric. Tan, beige, grey,...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

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

By Angelo Tarlazzi

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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 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

Y2K Peter Pilotto Avant Garde Silk Blue Green Watercolor Photo Print Dress
Y2K Peter Pilotto Avant Garde Silk Blue Green Watercolor Photo Print Dress

Y2K 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

1990s Holiday Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk Flower Vintage 90s Strapless Dress
1990s Holiday Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk Flower Vintage 90s Strapless Dress

1990s Holiday Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk Flower Vintage 90s Strapless Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Holiday Avant Garde lipstick red silk Size 4 / 6 dress! Features a boned bodice to keep everything in place. POCKETS at each side of the hip. Hidden zipper up the back with...

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1990s 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 bodice with taffeta panel down the center. Full taffeta puff sleeves add just the right...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress
Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress

Avant Garde 1980s Amen Wardy Abstract Flower Print Vintage 80s Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s ARMEN WARDY yellow, black, marigold and white strapless silk mini dress! Features abstract flower prints throughout. Heavy attention to detail with built in support...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Liancarlo Couture Vintage Avant Garde Black Lace Peplum 90s Cocktail Dress
1990s Liancarlo Couture Vintage Avant Garde Black Lace Peplum 90s Cocktail Dress

1990s Liancarlo Couture Vintage Avant Garde Black Lace Peplum 90s Cocktail Dress

By Liancarlo

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk chantily French lace peplum Avant Garde cocktail dress! Features a nude illusion bodice, with a fitted torso, and flared peplum. Hi...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Hand Painted Reversible Red + Gold + Green Vintage 80s Avant Garde Dress
1980s Hand Painted Reversible Red + Gold + Green Vintage 80s Avant Garde Dress

1980s Hand Painted Reversible Red + Gold + Green Vintage 80s Avant Garde Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 1980s hand painted gold, red, and hunter forest green long sleeve reversible dress ! This dress was brilliantly designed to wear either the zipper in the front or the bac...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress
I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a black fitted pleated bodice with Avant Garde puff sleeves. Attached hot pink fuchsia...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1990s Lane Davis Size 8 Beverly Hills Hand Made Red Avant Garde Dress
Sexy 1990s Lane Davis Size 8 Beverly Hills Hand Made Red Avant Garde Dress

Sexy 1990s Lane Davis Size 8 Beverly Hills Hand Made Red Avant Garde Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexiest 1990s Lane Davis of Beverly Hills red Avant Garde dress! AMAZING cut, that looks to die for on! Lipstick red, with matching red rhinestones throughout. Couture quality! Asymm...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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 Holly's Harp 80s Black and White Purple Flower Print Avant Garde Dress
Vintage Holly's Harp 80s Black and White Purple Flower Print Avant Garde Dress

Vintage Holly's Harp 80s Black and White Purple Flower Print Avant Garde Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde 80s HOLLY'S HARP vintage flapper style (with a twist) silk dress! Features a black and white abstract print with purple / fuchsia flowers printed throughout. Three tiers ...

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1980s American 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

NWT Marchesa Size 8 10 Red Beaded Rhinestone Avant Garde Pleated Strapless Dress
NWT Marchesa Size 8 10 Red Beaded Rhinestone Avant Garde Pleated Strapless Dress

NWT Marchesa Size 8 10 Red Beaded Rhinestone Avant Garde Pleated Strapless Dress

By Marchesa

Located in San Diego, CA

New with tags beautiful MARCHESA red silk rhinestone encrusted Avant Garde strapless dress ! Kary Brittingham wore this dress for the promotion shots on The Real Housewives of Dallas...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress

Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous Avant Garde 1980s gold and black polka dot fit n' flare corset cocktail dress! Features a muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty f...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1990s Size 10 / 12 Avant Garde Off Shoulder Rhinestone 90s Vintage Dress
Sexy 1990s Size 10 / 12 Avant Garde Off Shoulder Rhinestone 90s Vintage Dress

Sexy 1990s Size 10 / 12 Avant Garde Off Shoulder Rhinestone 90s Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s off-the-shoulder Avant Garde little black dress LBD ! Features black lacquer / rhinestone buttons up the front. Bow details at each shoulder. Wonderful flattering bodycon fi...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Galanos Ivory Off - White Linen Avant Garde Vintage 60s Mod Cream Dress
1960s Galanos Ivory Off - White Linen Avant Garde Vintage 60s Mod Cream Dress

1960s Galanos Ivory Off - White Linen Avant Garde Vintage 60s Mod Cream Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare early 1960s JAMES GALANOS for Bonwit Teller ivory Irish linen Avant Garde dress ! This gem is seriously a musuem worthy couture piece from Galanos' early work. Couture quality, ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jill Richards

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Rena Lange Black Silk Avant Garde Strapless Overdress Cut Out Bow Dress
Vintage Rena Lange Black Silk Avant Garde Strapless Overdress Cut Out Bow Dress

Vintage Rena Lange Black Silk Avant Garde Strapless Overdress Cut Out Bow Dress

By Rena Lange

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage RENA LANGE black silk ' Avant Garde ' bow overdress! Dramatic bust line, with black silk bow adorned at waist. Cut-outs at back. Looks amazing on! Great with over simple...

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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare early MARC JACOBS navy blue runway early 90s parachute cargo dress! Features functional buttons all the way up the front of the dress. Can be worn all the way buttoned up, or ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

By Galanos, James 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

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

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 bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka 2000s Sz 4 Vintage Avant Garde Black Navy Blue Sequin Mini Dress
Badgley Mischka 2000s Sz 4 Vintage Avant Garde Black Navy Blue Sequin Mini Dress

Badgley Mischka 2000s Sz 4 Vintage Avant Garde Black Navy Blue Sequin Mini Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 2000s BADGLEY MISCHKA black and navy blue sequined Avant Garde strapless Y2K vintage mini dress! Features a black body with a navy blue band across the waist. Hundreds of ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

By Frank Usher

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1980s GUY LAROCHE novelty fruit print Avant Garde cotton belted dress! Stylish puff sleeves, with a side peplum. Pockets at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back with...

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1980s 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 Grecian style dress! Features the perfect vibrant purple color that is great for any time...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress
Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress

Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress

By James Purcell

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage James Purcell 'Fit N' Flare' black and white gingham dress! Features low-cut back, with a slight Avant Garde flare! Features flared overdress, with an attached black...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress
Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress

Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress

By Laura Ashley

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...

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1980s British 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

This is an absolutely sensational Valentino Garavani Spring 2006 raw silk skirt evening suit with a gorgeous blazer that has a beaded bow with tassels in the front. The jacket was fe...

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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 striped purple gown, with detachable bow belt!

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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. Unlined. Back zip and hook closure. Fabric contains some stretch. DETAILS: C...

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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

Issey Miyake A/W Black Pleated Architectural Avant-Garde Dress, 1994-95
Issey Miyake A/W Black Pleated Architectural Avant-Garde Dress, 1994-95

Issey Miyake A/W Black Pleated Architectural Avant-Garde Dress, 1994-95

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Issey Miyake A/W Fall 1994/95 black dress with metallic sheen in the renowned designers signature pleats. This mini dress is a silk poly blend with an architectural silhouette. Unli...

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20th Century Day Dresses

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler 1990s Avant Garde Black Bodycon Dress w/ Pockets
Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler 1990s Avant Garde Black Bodycon Dress w/ Pockets

Sexy Vintage Thierry Mugler 1990s Avant Garde Black Bodycon Dress w/ Pockets

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage THIERRY MUGLER black 90s bodycon dress! Signature Mugler details, with an avant garde flare! Features double straps at each shoulder, that form a flattering bust line. S...

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1990s French 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

ALEX TEIH Black Silk Tulle Polka Dot High Low Avant Garde Formal Cocktail Dress
ALEX TEIH Black Silk Tulle Polka Dot High Low Avant Garde Formal Cocktail Dress

ALEX TEIH Black Silk Tulle Polka Dot High Low Avant Garde Formal Cocktail Dress

By Alex Teih

Located in Thiensville, WI

Alex Teih black silk tulle high low hem sleeveless avant garde cocktail dress. Polka dot velvet flocked tulle. Sculptural sweet heart neckline and straps. Black silk tulle overlay wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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 one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border.

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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Sakowitz, Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely incredible vintage VICTOR COSTA, for SAKOWITZ, golden bronze silk metallic evening dress! Features a wonderful full skirt, with built in crinoline. Avant Garde feathers at...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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

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

By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Sexy Vintage 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black and White Avant Garde BodyCon Gown
Sexy Vintage 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black and White Avant Garde BodyCon Gown

Sexy Vintage 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black and White Avant Garde BodyCon Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage Dolce & Gabbana 1990s gown! Wonderful BodyCon fit, with white satin V Neckline in front and back. Black mesh at bust. Features quite a bit of stretch. In great condition...

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Amazing Vintage Couture Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Evening Gown / Dress
Amazing Vintage Couture Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Evening Gown / Dress

Amazing Vintage Couture Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Evening Gown / Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s vintage MILO Couture vibrant royal blue and white one shoulder double layered silk gown! This 80s gem features a one full shoulder sleeve, with white beaded flower appl...

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1980s French 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

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 striped purple gown, with detachable bow belt!

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Stunning Sculptural Avant Garde Dress Silver Silk Italian Design
Stunning Sculptural Avant Garde Dress Silver Silk Italian Design

Stunning Sculptural Avant Garde Dress Silver Silk Italian Design

Located in Berlin, BE

Breathtaking Raw Silk dress with the most amazing sculptural shape! Beautiful rare vintage Avant Garde dress made of luxurious silver raw silk. The sculptural fit and extraordinairy...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and 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

Hello beauty... this is a fabulous early 1990's Chanel couture dress with detachable sleeves. Dress has a metallic gold print, print reminds me of wood grain. This dress is strapless...

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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

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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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