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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

Paco Rabanne Vintage 90s Rare Floral Mini Skirt with Belt
Paco Rabanne Vintage 90s Rare Floral Mini Skirt with Belt

Paco Rabanne Vintage 90s Rare Floral Mini Skirt with Belt

By Paco Rabanne

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

with his unconventional approach, blending avant-garde couture with industrial elements. Founded his

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1990s French Skirts

1990s Jean-Claude Jitrois Women's Leather Three-Piece Suit Ensemble
1990s Jean-Claude Jitrois Women's Leather Three-Piece Suit Ensemble

1990s Jean-Claude Jitrois Women's Leather Three-Piece Suit Ensemble

By Jean-Claude Jitrois

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

a true collector’s treasure for connoisseurs of vintage couture and avant-garde sophistication

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40

New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

reflection of avant-garde craftsmanship and experimental couture. Sexy Cut-Out with Nude Color Tulle Accent

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Jean Desses Paris Couture Museum Worthy Flower Pedal Bolero c 1950
Jean Desses Paris Couture Museum Worthy Flower Pedal Bolero c 1950

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

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1950s French Bolero Jackets

A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991

A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Toulon, FR

, whom Gabrielle Chanel called "the metallurgist of fashion", breaks with traditional couture. Avant

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990s James Purcell Size 6 / 8 White Cotton Vintage 90s T-Shirt Dress
1990s James Purcell Size 6 / 8 White Cotton Vintage 90s T-Shirt Dress

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 ! Purcell left his

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Shocking The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli Book
Shocking The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli Book

Shocking The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli Book

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in University City, MO

numerous images of Schiaparelli's avant-garde couture designs The text chronicles her colorful life and

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21st Century and Contemporary German Fashion Books

First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli Hard Cover Book c 1954
First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli Hard Cover Book c 1954

First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli Hard Cover Book c 1954

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in University City, MO

extraordinary cutting edge avant-garde couture fashion designs Chronicling the collaborations with her

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1950s American Clothes

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

Moschino Couture Avant Garde Asymmetrical Shirt
Moschino Couture Avant Garde Asymmetrical Shirt

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

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1990s Italian Shirts

S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Avant Garde Teatro Pop Art Dress
S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Avant Garde Teatro Pop Art Dress

S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Avant Garde Teatro Pop Art Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Yukon, OK

attached inside and puffy crinoline pockets to help give the puffed avant garde look. This same dress was

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2002 Vivienne Westwood Couture OOAK Sheer Black Avant Garde Dress
S/S 2002 Vivienne Westwood Couture OOAK Sheer Black Avant Garde Dress

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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Early 2000s English Evening Dresses

1967 Donald Brooks Couture Documented Feather Avant-Garde Dress Gown
1967 Donald Brooks Couture Documented Feather Avant-Garde Dress Gown

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...

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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005
Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005

Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005

By Ermanno Scervino

Located in Marlborough, GB

Ermanno Scervino silk floral print dress, Spring Summer 2005 Print appeared on runway. Built-in purple bra which forms the straps. Fastens with back zip and bra clasp. Lined. 100% si...

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress

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...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress

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...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt
1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt

1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking vintage early 90s THIERRY MUGLER white handkerchief hem maxi skirt! Features an asymmetrical hem that looks fantastic with movement! Hidden zipper up the back with signature...

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1990s Italian Dip Hem Skirts

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt

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...

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress

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 ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat

Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat

$1,047Sale Price|32% Off

L 36.23 in

Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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:...

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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals

Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

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...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent
Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent

Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Capri, IT

Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm

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1990s French Jackets

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown

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...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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Avant Garde Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of avant garde couture for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, blue and more. Finding the perfect item from our selection of avant garde couture may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne and Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Avant Garde Couture?

On average, a piece of avant garde couture on 1stDibs sells for $1,783, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $24,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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