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Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage Turkish Sivas rug, avant-garde interior design seamlessly intertwines with retro aesthetics
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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
Category

1980s French Evening Gowns

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
Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler 1989 Dramatic Sculptural Avant- Garde Jacket Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
avant-garde jacket top with typical Mugler-esque silhouette, fitted waist and exaggerated details at
Category

1980s French Jackets

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
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure
By Alexander McQueen, Wunderkammer Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
avant-garde, the rug embodies a sensibility both cerebral and sensual. It is a conversation piece for
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Paloma Picasso Reading 3724 Avant Garde 1980 S Made Germany Sunglasses
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing Pair Of Vintage Paloma Picasso Design Tangerine & Gold Frame Ready For Your Prescription
Category

1980s German Sunglasses

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
Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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
Category

1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Amazing Vintage Bill Blass Royal Blue Avant Garde One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage BILL BLASS royal blue one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features attached 'ropes
Category

Late 20th Century American Swimwear

Avant Garde Vintage Shelli Segal 1990s Black + Brown + White Polka Dot Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s SHELLI SEGAL black, brown and white mini polka dot rayon jumpsuit! Features a
Category

1990s American Jumpsuits

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
Category

1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Krizia Vintage Black 3D Avant Garde Rivet / Shoestring Striped Mini Skirt, 1990s
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely unique black mini skirt by Krizia. Shoe string 3-D "stripes" and rivet design. Details Unlined Back velcro closure Circa: 1990s Label: Krizia Marked Size: 44 Es...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Skirts

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
Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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
Category

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
Category

1980s American Evening Gowns

Rare Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Hot Pink Avant Garde Futuristic Top Blouse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s COMME DES GARCONS hot pink futuristic Avant Garde sleeveless knit top! Features raised
Category

1990s Japanese Blouses and Tops

90s OHDD Italian Made Asymmetrical Avant Garde Sz 4 Burnt Orange Vintage Blazer
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and Stylish late 1990s vintage OHDD Italian made Avant Garde asymmetrical blazer jacket
Category

1990s Italian Blazers

1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black. Avant Garde accordion detail at the
Category

1980s American Maxi Dresses

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
Category

1990s German Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of
Category

1980s American Evening Gowns

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
Category

1980s French Evening Gowns

Gucci 1980s Avant Garde Black Size 42 Wool Vintage 80s Turtleneck Sweater Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde GUCCI 1980s black wool turtleneck dolman sleeve wool sweater dress ! Features the
Category

1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Matsuda Black and Grey Chiffon Polka Dot Chiffon Avant Garde 90s Jacket
By Mitsuhiro Matsuda
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage 1990s Japanese MATSUDA blazer jacket! Features a grey chiffon underlay with
Category

1990s Japanese Jackets

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
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Amen Wardy 1980s Avant Garde Grey + Brown Mixed Fur Leather Vest Jacket
By Amen Wardy
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde AMEN WARDY 1980s mixed fur and leather grey and brown sleeveless 80s vest! Features
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1980s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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
Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Parisian French Made Two Piece Silk Vintage 80s Blouse Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Avant Garde Parisian French made silk two piece ensemble! Features a short sleeve blouse
Category

1980s French Blouses and Tops

1990s Claude Montana Black Virgin Wool Avant Garde Size 38 Vintage 90s Blazer
By Claude Montana
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, with a twist early 1990s CALUDE MONTANA black virgin wool blazer jacket! Avant Garde
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1990s French Blazers

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
. Four cargo pockets on the front. Parachute style back relays just the right amount of Avant Garde style
Category

1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Byron Lars Navy Blue Cotton Avant Garde Vintage 90s Wrap Blazer Jacket
By Byron Lars
Located in San Diego, CA
From one of my favorite 90s designers; BYRON LARS ! Chic navy blue cotton wrap jacket ! Features ties at each sleeve cuff, and sides. Can easily be dressed up or down, worn alone or ...
Category

1990s American Blazers

80s Patrick Kelly Vintage Lipstick Red Black Color Block Avant Garde Skirt Suit
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s PATRICK KELLY lipstick red and black color block double breasted skirt suit
Category

1980s Italian Skirt Suits

Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Avant Garde Cotton Black Maxi Dress embodies an exquisite blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dresses

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
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

New Vintage Paloma Picasso 3728 Shield Avant Garde Made in Germany 1980 s
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Paloma Picasso Sunglasses Made in Germany 1980's. Gold frame holding a beautiful
Category

1980s German Sunglasses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene 80s Blue Black Boiled Wool Avant Garde Swing Jacket Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and important 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE teal aqua blue and black color block boiled wool swing jacket (almost looks like a cape ) ! Incredible amount of detail on this beauty, inc...
Category

1980s American Jackets

Original Vintage Poster Son Of The Streets Uzbek Soviet Film Avant Garde Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage film poster for ??? ????? / Son of the Streets produced by the Uzbekistan Soviet
Category

Vintage 1920s Uzbek Posters

Materials

Paper

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
Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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...
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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...
Category

1950s Blouses and Tops

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
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1940s Lilli Ann Black and White Avant Garde Wool Vintage 40s Peplum Jacket Coat
By Lilli Ann
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric
Category

1940s American Single-Breasted Jackets

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
Category

1980s British 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
Category

1980s 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

Vintage Paloma Picasso 3716 41 Gold Shield Avant Garde Made In Germany 1980 S
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Paloma Picasso Sunglasses Made In Germany 1980'S. Sleek Gold Frame Holding A Beautiful
Category

1980s German Sunglasses

New Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Gff 118 Shield Avant Garde Made In Italy 1980 S
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Sunglasses Made In Italy 1980'S. Metallic Gold Frame Holding A
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1980s Italian Sunglasses

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

1990s Geoffrey Beene Black Crepe Avant Garde Jacket and Pants Suit Ensemble
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
, and trousers. Makes for an almost futuristic 'Avant Garde' look! High waisted slim pants, with hook
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1990s American Trouser Pant Suits

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
Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1980s Whiting Davis Red Black Silver Chainmail Metal 80s Mesh Top
By Whiting Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage late 80s WHITING & DAVIS red, black and silver disco chainmail metal mesh top
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1980s American Blouses and Tops

1960s Cardinali Original Sample Burgundy Maroon Avant Garde Velvet 60s Cage Hat
By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible original sample CARDINALI late 1960s vintage burgundy velvet cage hat! This rare beauty
Category

1960s Italian Hats

1940s Marshall Fields Black Silk Velvet Rhinestone Avant Garde 40s Cloche Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The
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1940s French Cloche Hats

Valentino Brown Ivory Gingham Wool Bubble Hem Avant Garde Skirt w/ Pockets
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
pictured vintage Giorgio Armani ivory silk one-shoulder cropped top, which is also in my 1stDibs Shop! Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bubble Skirts

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Vintage Avant Garde For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage avant garde you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Red and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect vintage avant garde 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 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Claude Montana, Thierry Mugler and Victor Costa are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Vintage Avant Garde?

The price for a vintage avant garde starts at $98 and tops out at $17,716, and on average, selling for $768.
Questions About Vintage Avant Garde
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Avant-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Avant garde in fashion refers to forward-looking, innovative designs. Avant garde fashion pushes against mainstream trends and proposes unconventional ideas.

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