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Bernard Perris Vintage Brown Wool / Silk Avant Garde Cape Coat, 1980s
By Bernard Perris Paris, Bernard Perris
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely gorgeous vintage cape / coat by Bernard Perris in what feels like a brown silk / wool
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1980s French Capes

Avant Garde Gold Metallic Accordion Pleated Sculpture Jacket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Avant Garde gold metallic accordion pleated sculpture jacket. This amazing and unique jacket is
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1980s American Jackets

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

Vintage Pineda Covalin Blue Silk Aztec Mexican Asymmetrical Avant Garde Clutch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage PINEDA COVALIN blue silk Aztec / Mexican themed asymmetrical clutch bag! Features
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1990s Mexican Clutches

Geoffrey Beene Vintage Ivory Virgin Wool Cropped Bolero Jacket Avant Garde
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage GEOFFREY BEENE for SAKS 5th Avenue ivory / off-white cropped bolero jacket
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1990s American Bolero Jackets

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
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Ivory Shantung Silk Avant Garde Clock Tower Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage KARL LAGERFELD for NEIMAN MARCUS ivory / off-white silk shantung belted jacket
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1990s French Smoking Jackets

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
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt
By Claude Montana Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Sparks, NV
Unusual black mini skirt by Claude Montana made up of individual "petal" panels which hang together to create a pleated look but move when you walk. Details: Unlined Back Snap...
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Late 20th Century French Pleated Skirts

Amazing Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Avant Garde Size 44 Wool Tailored Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
collar, and sleeve hem. Full pocket at breast, and back sides of waist. Avant Garde collar, which can be
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s 80s Red + Black Avant Garde She - Devil Vintage Bow Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s red and black Avant Garde dress! Features convertible straps, that can easily be
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Gold Lame Avant Garde Rare Vintage 50s Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1950s CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lame Avant Garde turban hat! So much detail on this demi
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1950s French Hats

Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Black Wool + Cashmere Avant Garde Spy Jacket
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Chloe, by Karl Lagerfeld, black wool and cashmere blanket jacket! Avant Garde style
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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Size 12 Avant Garde 1990s Double Breasted Blazer Jacket
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 90s ANGELO TARLAZZI double breasted vintage blazer jacket! Features brown and maroon
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1990s French Blazers

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

Andre Courreges Vintage Space Age Avant Garde Futuristic Blue + Black Skirt Suit
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Courreges just passed away last week. His styles are timeless, and very hard to come by! Avant Garde style
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Amazing 1980s Gold Lame Avant Garde 80s Vintage Cocktail Asymmetrical Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s gold lame strapless Avant Garde cocktail dress! Features flattering ruched body, with
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Christian LaCroix Gray Size 8 Avant Garde Vintage 90s Cropped Jacket
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 1990s CHRISTIAN LACROIX grey cropped wool jacket ! Features dolman sleeves with
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1990s Italian Cropped Jackets

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
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Pauline Trigere Black and White Avant Garde Striped Dress w/ Belt
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage PAULINE TRIGERE Avant Garde black and white dress! Black and white vertical
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Lilli Ann Grey Black Avant Garde Vintage 40s Asymmetrical Wool Jacket
By Lilli Ann
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1940s LILLI ANN gray wool jacket! Features a soft textured wool, and is fully lined
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1940s American Jackets

Rare 1950s Silver Metallic Avant Garde Size 6 Wedge Springolators Vintage Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 50s ONEX silver and gunmetal metallic leather Avant Garde wedge springolator high heel slides
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1950s American High Heels

Avant Garde 1980s Hot Pink Magenta Cotton Dolman Sleeve Vintage 80s Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome Avant Garde hot pink / magenta one piece cotton jumpsuit ! Silver snaps up the front, with
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1980s American Jumpsuits

1990s Vivienne Tam Avant Garde Black and White Yarn Vintage Sleeveless Top
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early to mid 90s VIVIENNE TAM black and white double mesh sleeveless blouse! Features a
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1990s Hong Kong Blouses and Tops

Avant Garde Vintage 1990s Horn Shaped Snakeskin Removable Charm Evening Bag 90s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic avant garde snake skin horn shaped shoulder evening bag! Snakeskin with a slight iridescent
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Avant Garde 1980s Acid Wash Lightweight Denim Blue Jean Vintage 80s Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome Avant Garde 1980s stone acid wash blue denim dolman sleeve one piece jumpsuit! Features a
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1980s American Jumpsuits

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Avant Garde Steampunk Coat or Dress, 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage coat or dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. Partially lined with front button closure
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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Black Origami Pleats Silk Avant Garde Tuxedo Jacket
By Bernard Perris
Located in Sparks, NV
Truly unique vintage pleated silk black tuxedo jacket by Bernard Perris with amazing construction
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1980s French Dinner Jackets

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
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Holly s Harp Black White Avant Garde Flutter Dress - New w/ Tags
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Holly's Harp dress, with flattering overlapping black and white stripes. Brand
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Iconic 1960s Vintage Pierre Cardin Space Age Avant Garde Orange Tunic Blouse
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin tunic blouse in vibrant burnt orange! Space Age style, with
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1960s French Blouses

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

Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Striped Cropped Knit Color Block Cape Top Avant Garde
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI cropped knit top or vest! Color blocking in purple, yellow, black
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1990s French Capes

Vivienne Westwood Vintage 90s Magenta Fuchsia Pink Avant Garde Tunic Top Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD magenta pink Grecian styles off-the-shoulder tunic top, or mini
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1990s Italian Tunics

Magnificent Vintage Oscar de la Renta Avant Garde Hat w/ Peacock Feathers
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite hat EVER! Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA couture hat! Rich light brown wool
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1980s American Hats

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
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Rare Ritsuko Shirahama 1990s Black Lace Avant Garde Japanese Vintage 90s Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare early 90s RITSUKO SHIRAHAMA black mixed media midi skirt! Features lace, tulle, silk, wool, nylon, rayon and cotton fabrics throughout. Laces up the right side, with hidde...
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1990s Japanese Flare Skirts

Vintage Thierry Mugler Denim Blue Jean 1980s Avant Garde Bodycon 80s Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1980s THIERRY MUGLER denim blue jean long sleeve dress! Features signature slimming stitching that is beyond flattering! Snaps shut up the front with silver star covers, a...
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1970 Reversible Gold and Black Metallic Vintage 70s Avant Garde Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s reversible black and gold metallic cape! This rare gem is so fun! Features a black print on the gold side, and a gold print on the black side. Olive green large tassels...
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1970s Capes

1980s Hot Pink + Black Avant Garde Strong Shoulder Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Bring back the 80s in this amazing little number! Flattering black jersey bodice stretches to fit, with strong shoulders (shoulder pads are built in, but can easily be snipped out). ...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Amen Wardy Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Purple Wool Pencil Skirt with Pleated Slit
By Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic 1980s Amen Wardy vintage wool pencil skirt with avant garde pleated slit detail and
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1980s American Pencil Skirts

1990s Unworn with Tags Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Vintage Brown Avant Garde Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique brown avant garde skirt by Jean Paul Gaultier with a chain detail. Unlined with no closure
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1990s American Skirts

Vintage Thierry Mugler Size 7 1980s Avant Garde Black Silk Satin Flats Shoes
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage 80s black silk satin flats! The perfect comfortable and stylish pair of shoes
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1980s Italian Slippers

Chic 1990s 90s Black Silk Vintage Blouse w/ Avant Garde Collar + Flared Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s silk blouse, with chiffon sleeves! Avant Garde flipped collar, with flared sleeves
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1990s Blouses and Tops

Yhoji Yamamoto Homme 1990s Unisex Avant Garde Black Vintage Wool Neck Bow Tie
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s YHOJI YAMAMOTO HOMME black wool Avant Garde asymmetrical bow tie! Can be worn by a man or
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1990s Japanese Ties

Victor Costa for Saks 5th Ave Vintage 1980s Strapless Avant Garde Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage VICTOR COSTA for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE strapless Avant Garde dress! Features allover roses in
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Vintage 1980s 80s Cobalt Blue Black Avant Garde Knit Sweater Jacket
By Nina Ricci
Located in Sparks, NV
Sporty cobalt blue and black avant garde knit sweater jacket by Nina Ricci. Puff sleeves and button
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1980s French Jackets

Avant Garde Vintage 1980s 80s Silk Cocoon Batwing Dress in Bright Green Blue
Located in Sparks, NV
This dress is a work of art! In creamy green, royal blue and black silk this Eduard Mira avant
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Late 20th Century American Kaftans

Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skirt. Avant Garde pink
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Joan Raines Black and White Avant Garde Long Sleeve Vintage 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1990s JOAN RAINES black and white Avant Garde long sleeve dress! Joan Raines was the
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1990s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Rare Vintage Alaia 1980s Musuem Held Avant Garde Wasp Waist 80s Fitted Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare musuem held AZZEDINE ALAIA mid 1980s black corset style Avant Garde jacket
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1980s French Jackets

Rare 1970s Willi Smith Khaki Tan Cotton Puff Sleeve Avant Garde Vintage Blouse
By Willi Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and stunning vintage 70s WILLI SMITH khaki tan cotton puff sleeve top! Features oversized
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1970s American Blouses and Tops

1990s Vintage Thierry Mugler White Wrap Dress w/ Anchor Chain Detail Avant Garde
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990s Thierry Mugler stark white wrap dress. Signature lapels, with amazing
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Robert W Gates 1980s Leopard Animal Print Silky Vintage 80s Avant Garde Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 80s ROBERT W GATES of Burlingame, California leopard animal print jumpsuit! Bodice
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1980s American Jumpsuits

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

Amazing Vintage Eccetera Made in Italy Black 80s Avant Garde Jacket Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel your inner rockstar in this 1980s ensemble by Italian brand ECCETERA! Features patchworks of crocodile embossed leather throughout. Brass zipper details at shoulders on the j...
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1980s Italian Skirt Suits

Sexy Vintage 1980s North Beach Leather 80s Body Con Avant Garde Open Back Dress
By Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
by Pam, on, "True Blood!" Flattering fit, with slimming ruching detail at waist. Avant Garde 'puff
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

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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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