Avant Garde Couture

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...

Avant Garde early 90s JAMES PURCELL Couture stark white cotton tee shirt dress !

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...

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...

Amazing vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI Couture rust red and gold metallic strapless Avant Garde cocktail dress!

Gorgeous vintage EMANUEL UNGARO gold metallic avant garde jacket / blazer! Gold metallic silk, with dramatic sleeves, and tapered cuffs.

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...

Brilliant vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE avant garde wiggle dress! Every single bit of this dress was completely hand-sewn!

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...

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...

Avant Garde BILL BLASS Couture bow gown! Features black rayon with a large hot pink and red satin bow at the bust.

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...

Key Features • Vintage feather cape • Iridescent black, green, and blue feathers • Fully lined interior construction • Single hook-and-eye closure at neckline • Neckline trimmed...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

DESIGNER: 1990's Vivienne Westwood Couture Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent MATERIAL: Acrylic & Polyacrylic COUNTRY MADE: England SIZ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Cardin is known for his avant-garde style and his unique geometric shapes, often ignoring the female form.

Schiaparelli's 1945 Talleyrand Silhouette revival stove pipe hat is a later 1950's interpretation of her earlier design. When Schiaparelli returned to Paris, she presented her first...

A gorgeous brightly colored flowered silk skirt from Gianni Versace. It has a 2" waistband, falls straight to the hem with a panel draping across the front and is comprised of diffe...

1950s Christian Dior Chapeaux black feather tufted turban with velvet triangle applique details. Satin band and a tulle structured crown are covered in applied feathers and velvet st...

Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band. Harris Tweed, Fall-Winter 1987

A 1950s Florence Reichman New Look-inspired black felt hat with peaks at sides and back. Size Medium. Aerodynamic cocktail charm!

A fabulous 1940s Caspar-Davis black wool open-crown hat with all-over silk-flossed buttons and tassels providing captivating movement at every turn and gesture. Size Medium.

Born in Spain in 1895, Cristóbal Balenciaga is renowned as one of the masters of haute couture. Drawing from strikingly decorative Spanish cultural influence, Balenciaga’s designs up...

Unique 1990's Moschino Couture whimsical vintage black strapless mini dress adorned with overlapping men's silk ties Concealed side zip closure Boned bustier top Strapless neckline M...

White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...

J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2005 “The Man Who Knew Too Much” Designer:...

DANES Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist up ...

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tribal Tattoo Maxi Dress and Bolero-- A standout set from one of Jean Paul Gaultier's most talked about collections.  Sexy, edgy, and...

Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band.

This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...

Gianni Versace S/S 1995 Vintage Sheer Panels Silk Black Gown Evening Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace black silk evening dress featuring sheer crossover accents at bodice and concealed zi...

90's iconic and rare Cheap and Chic harlequin vest by Moschino Tassels at hem Golden ball button 79% acetate 21% rayon

Gucci by Tom Ford heels from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection. A similar version was featured on the runway. Crafted in pale aqua green silk satin, the sandals feature an intricate ...

A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwork of its era in silver encruste...