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.
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.
$580Sale Price|30% Off
Size: FR40 EU38 USA12
Paco Rabanne Vintage 90s Rare Floral Mini Skirt with Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
He revolutionized fashion in the 1960s with his unconventional approach, blending avant-garde couture with industrial elements. Founded his own label in 1966, debuting his first coll...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Cotton Dress Avant-Garde Power Couture Archive
By Thierry Mugler
Located in CACHAN, FR
Crafted from a striking scarlet red structured cotton fabric with a matte finish, this dramatic piece embodies Mugler’s unmistakable avant-garde glamour. The dress features a struct...
$1,200
Size: One size fits all
1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Velvet Hat w Needlepoint Portrait
By Irina Roublon
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint Portrait: A true couture piece from a stellar milliner.
$700Sale Price|27% Off
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!
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown!
$2,850
Size: Small / Small Medium
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.
Vintage Nina Ricci Couture 1980s Avant Garde Polka Dot Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown!
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
$1,245
Size: Medium / Large
Gorgeous 1950s Vintage Bronze Golden 50s Swing Opera Jacket Coat Avant Garde
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1950s bronze swing opera jacket! Avant Garde oversized collar. Couture quality, with excellent workmanship, with heavy attention to detail.
$2,754
Size: Equivalent to French size 36-38.
A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Paco Rabanne, whom Gabrielle Chanel called "the metallurgist of fashion", breaks with traditional couture. Avant-garde, futuristic and subversive, his style marked the fashion of the...
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress!
$893Sale Price|55% Off
Size: FR 38 but small (34-small 36)
1990s Jean-Claude Jitrois Women's Leather Three-Piece Suit Ensemble
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Its rare combination of robust leather and whisper-light elegance makes it a true collector’s treasure for connoisseurs of vintage couture and avant-garde sophistication. Label: EU 3...
$2,750
Size: Small / Small Medium
1980s Tarquin Ebker Silver Grey + Black Silk Palazzo Pants and Star Sequin Top
By Tarquin Ebker
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, and nothing short of amazing 80s TARQUIN EBKER Couture Avant Garde ensemble! Features slinky silk wide leg high waisted color block palazzo trousers.
$2,250
Size: Small - Small/Medium
Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress
By Isabelle Allard
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage Isabelle Allard COUTURE Avant Garde black and nude French Lace dress!
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
For collectors, such a dress holds value as a statement piece, a reflection of avant-garde craftsmanship and experimental couture.
Jean Desses Paris Couture Museum Worthy Flower Pedal Bolero c 1950
Located in University City, MO
Jean Desses' Couture museum worthy pastel flower pedal jacket c 1950 The avant-garde couture bolero jacket is embellished with a contiguous field of hand sewn pastel flower pedal...
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...
COUTURE c.1920's Black Long Fur Silk Velvet Avant Garde Flapper Coat OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1920's Black Long Fur Silk Velvet Avant Garde Flapper Coat OOAK Circa: 1920’s Style: Coat Color(s): Black (exterior); red (interior) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Content (f...
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Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Moschino Couture Black Blazer w Patchwork Sleeve + Heart Buttons
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and rare vintage Moschino Couture avant garde black blazer / jacket! Features one shoulder of multicolor patchwork, with three 'swirled' buttons at the cuff.
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-38.
A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Paco Rabanne, whom Gabrielle Chanel called "the metallurgist of fashion", breaks with traditional couture. Avant-garde, futuristic and subversive, his style marked the fashion of the...
1990s James Purcell Size 6 / 8 White Cotton Vintage 90s T-Shirt Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 90s JAMES PURCELL Couture stark white cotton tee shirt dress !
Shocking The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli Book
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
Shocking The art and fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli book 2003 The hardcover book is illustrated with numerous images of Schiaparelli's avant-garde couture designs The text chronic...
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W 5.75 in D 1 in L 8.5 in
First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli Hard Cover Book c 1954
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli hard-cover book c 1954 The rare first edition book provides a glimpse into the colorful life of this creative genius Provides an ar...
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 with ruffle panel and rose.
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Couture Metallic Gold + Rust Strapless Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI Couture rust red and gold metallic strapless Avant Garde cocktail dress!
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Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Couture Gold Metallic Avant Garde Peplum Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage EMANUEL UNGARO gold metallic avant garde jacket / blazer! Gold metallic silk, with dramatic sleeves, and tapered cuffs.
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing VIntage Avant Garde Black + Silver Sequin & Beaded Silk Couture Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely amazing 1980s vintage avant garde black and silver sequined and beaded silk dress! Features all over sequins and beads, with oversized chiffon shoulders. A real 'statement...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Avant Garde 1980s 80s Dress
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Brilliant vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE avant garde wiggle dress! Every single bit of this dress was completely hand-sewn!
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Size: Small - Small Medium
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...
1980s Bill Blass Couture Size 6 Avant Garde Pink Red Black Vintage 80s Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde BILL BLASS Couture bow gown! Features black rayon with a large hot pink and red satin bow at the bust.
Vintage Iridescent Feather Cape Black Green Blue Runway Festival Evening Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Key Features • Vintage feather cape • Iridescent black, green, and blue feathers • Fully lined interior construction • Single hook-and-eye closure at neckline • Neckline trimmed...
Moschino Couture Avant Garde Asymmetrical Shirt
By Moschino
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Ultra rare floral shirt by Moschino Couture. The label on this piece is "Repetita Juvant" - in the early 90s Moschino released a collection reissuing the label's most iconic pieces ...
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Size: 42- runs very small!
S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Avant Garde Teatro Pop Art Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1991 Gianni Versace- has handmade couture details including a separate waist band attached inside and puffy crinoline pockets to help give the puffed avant garde look.
S/S 2002 Vivienne Westwood Couture OOAK Sheer Black Avant Garde Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2002 Vivienne Westwood- this is a one of a kind dress, custom made. Similar pieces shown on the runway and an almost identical one worn by Vivienne herself. Please let ...
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Size: 8- runs very small xxs/xs
1990's Vivienne Westwood Couture Sheer Black Avant Garde Long Dress Gown XS
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Vivienne Westwood Couture Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent MATERIAL: Acrylic & Polyacrylic COUNTRY MADE: England SIZ...
Vintage 1920's French Couture Navy Blue Deco Print Silk Avant-Garde Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1920's French day dress fashioned in the prettiest navy-blue deco print silk. I love the ivory net-tulle accents and beautiful couture detailing. The bodice is complete wit...
1967 Donald Brooks Couture Documented Feather Avant-Garde Dress Gown
By Donald Brooks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional & ultra-rare Donald Brooks feather gown famously featured in the 1967 fashion magazine McCall. Brooks was perhaps one of the most important designers of the mid-twentieth...
1982 Yves Saint Laurent Haute-Couture Black Crepe & Leather Avant-Garde Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is wearable and comfortable, yet has its own avant-garde elements. Measurements Bust:40 inches (meant to drape) Hips:37 inches Sleeve Length:20 inches Total Length:40 ...
1987 Pierre Cardin Haute-Couture Magenta Pink Wool Avant Garde Fin-Back Coat
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cardin is known for his avant-garde style and his unique geometric shapes, often ignoring the female form.
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress With Train, S/S 2005/2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Wales, PA
Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
NWT Stunning Stella McCartney Saskia Dress Gown Seen on Emmys
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the best pieces I've seen from Stella McCartney. Seen at the Emmy's and was a drop-dead knockout! Elegance and high fashion at its best! This colorblock standout gown featur...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
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