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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
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses
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
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
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
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
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
, with a slight Avant Garde flare! Features flared overdress, with an attached black silk pencil skirt
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
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
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses
Holly
s Harp Vintage Avant Garde Black and White Silk Jersey Cut Out Mini Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Byron Lars Size 4 / 6 Dark Green Pin Striped Avant Garde Vintage 90s Dress
By Byron Lars
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde BYRON LARS dark green pin stripe blazer mini dress ! Buttons up the front. Lightweight
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Byron Lars 1990s Tan Brown Avant Garde Zipper Rayon Vintage 90s Mini Dress 4 / 6
By Byron Lars
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde BYRON LARS tan and brown rayon long sleeve zipper mini dress ! Zips up the front with
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Nina Ricci Y2K Coral Pink Salmon Size 40 / US 10 Avant Garde Bubble Hem Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage NINA RICCI early 2000s exclusively for Saks 5th Avenue coral / pink silk blend
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
GALANOS c.1980
s Black Ivory Avant Garde Zig Zag Panel Wool Knit Cocktail Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Thiensville, WI
closures at cuffs. Ivory geometric avant garde zig zag detail from waistline to hem forming front wrap
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 10 Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
! Features a sweetheart neckline, with an oversized Avant Garde red bow attached at the bust. Hidden zipper
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Mary McFadden Royal Blue Fortuny Pleated Size 2 / 4 Mosaic Vintage Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde ruffle sleeves. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and pearls encrusted throughout the
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1980s American Evening Gowns
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
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
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
Black One-Shoulder Avant-Garde Gown w/Pattern of Asymmetric Ribbon Design
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage unlabeled black one-shoulder avant-garde gown with pattern of asymmetric ribbon design and
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Victor Costa Blue Tafetta
Black velvet Avant Garde Long Sleeve Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Avant Garde" gown by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The gown falls off the shoulder with a long
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1980s American Evening Gowns
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
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
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
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
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
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
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
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
By Alex Teih
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alex Teih black silk tulle high low hem sleeveless avant garde cocktail dress. Polka dot velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
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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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
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
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
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s 80s Avant Garde Striped Peplum Long Formal Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique avant garde gown by Victor Costa featuring a colorful striped peplum and architectural shape
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
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
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
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1980s Tilmann Grawe Avant Garde Crepe Gown with Exuberant Fountain of Feathers
Located in Gresham, OR
An astounding 1980s Tilmann Grawe avant garde black crepe gown with high hem in front and long
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1980s French Evening Gowns
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
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Amazing Vintage Couture Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Evening Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
gown! This 80s gem features a one full shoulder sleeve, with white beaded flower appliqués on the front
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1980s French Evening Gowns
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
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
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1980s American Evening Gowns
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Bob Mackie Navy Blue + White Color Blocked Avant Garde Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, unique vintage Bob Mackie navy & white gown! Slight dolman sleeves. Wonderful lines make
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1980s Evening Gowns
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
Avant Garde 1980s Pink Rhinestones + Ruffles Sleeveless 80s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1980s AVANT GARDE ruffles and rhinestones sleeveless mini cocktail dress! If
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1990S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Rayon Jersey Avant Garde Draped Cocktail Dre
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in New York, NY
1990S MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Black Rayon Jersey Avant Garde Draped Cocktail Dress Studded With
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
Norma Kamali Omo Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Velvet Batwing Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Sparks, NV
Avant garde black velvet batwing dress by Norma Kamali Omo. Giant draped sleeves and snap detail
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
Avant Garde Vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan Red Polka Dot Bustle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Avant Garde vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan dress! Features origami-like detail at bust
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Jacques Molko Vintage Black Patent Leather + Wool Avant Garde Dress
By Jacques Molko
Located in Sparks, NV
Black wool and shiny patent avant garde dress by Jacques Molko. Fully lined with front zip closure
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
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
Incredible Vintage Victor Costa Lipstick Red Avant Garde Strapless
Tail
Dress
By Neiman Marcus, Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Avant Garde vintage Victor Costa lipstick red dress! Full Peplum detail at waist, that
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Maison Martin Margiela Coffee Brown Avant Garde " Space Age " Sack Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible design by the great Martin Margiela! Beautiful coffee brown Avant Garde dress, with chic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
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
Vintage Victor Costa Hot Pink + Red Avant Garde Strapless Ruched Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage VICTOR COSTA hot pink / fuchsia and red strapless dress!
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
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
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
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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.
Questions About Avant Garde Gown
- What are avant-garde earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Avant-garde earrings are earrings that feature bold, experimental designs. Avant-garde jewelry design dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when artists and designers began rejecting traditional conventions and trying out new forms. Avant-garde jewelry may feature asymmetrical shapes, surprising geometric forms or unusual materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of avant-garde jewelry.
- What is avant garde in fashion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Avant garde in fashion refers to forward-looking, innovative designs. Avant garde fashion pushes against mainstream trends and proposes unconventional ideas.
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