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Avant Garde 1980s Denim Size 8 Blue Jeans Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Moto Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage mid 1980s Avant Garde blue jean denim moto dress! Features a full gold metal zipper
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Antonio Ruspoli 1980s Avant Garde 80s Shark Slate Grey Vintage 80s Jumpsuit Sz 8
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde ANTONIO RUSPOLI, by JOY STEVENS shark gray one piece jumpsuit! Features a zipper up the
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1980s American Jumpsuits

Amazing Vintage Bill Blass Black Short Sleeve Avant Garde Cowl Neck Dress Sz 10
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990s 90s BILL BLASS for NEIMAN MARCUS little black dress! Features an elegant
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Claude Montana 1990s 90s Vintage Sheer Black Mesh Tank Top with Avant Garde Ruffle
By Claude Montana
Located in Sparks, NV
Details Unlined Circa: 1990s Label: Montana Blu Marked Size: 44 Estimated Size: M Colors: Black Fabric: 80% Nylon 20% Elastane Measurements Bust: 34" Waist: 28" Hips...
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Late 20th Century French Shirts

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

1950s Koret Chocolate Brown Suede Leather Avant Garde Handbag Gold Chain Purse
By Koret
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 50s vintage KORET bag! Avant Garde asymmetrical shape that easily sits on the
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1950s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1990s Calugi E. Giannelli Avant Garde Grey BodyCon Dress w/ Cape Detail
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Calugi E. Giannelli 'Avant Garde' grey BodyCon dress! Sleek long sleeves, with a
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Late 20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Fabulous 1980s Gold + Black Avant Garde Velvet Lame Long Sleeve 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s gold and black Avant Garde long sleeve vintage dress! Features soft cotton velvet
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Moschino Cheap Chic Black Sheer Avant Garde Zip Up Patchwork Jacket 90s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
thorughout. Avant Garde wired ruffle out the front center. Elastic waistband and sleeve cuffs. The perfect
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1990s Italian Jackets

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

Brand New 1990s TODD OLDHAM Heart Shaped 36.5 6.5 Avant Garde Block Heel Sandals
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible and brand new vintage 90s TODD OLDHAM Avant Garde tan and ivory mid block heel leather
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1990s Italian Sandals

Rihanna’s Avant Garde Faux Fur Face Print Black and White 1980s Jacket 80s Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible! Rihanna’s vintage 80s face print faux fur black and white plush jacket coat ! Features
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1980s American Jackets

Norma Kamali Omo Vintage 90s Black Hooded Sweatshirt Coat
By Norma Kamali
Located in Sparks, NV
Avant garde vintage sweatshirt coat by Norma Kamali's infamous "Omo" line. Black medium weight
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Late 20th Century American Coats and Outerwear

Amazing Vintage Thierry Mugler Silver Metallic Fold Over Clutch Purse Bag NEW
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage (never worn). Avant Garde style, with Mugler signature on front silver metal frame, with a silver
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1980s Clutches

Vintage Iridescent Feather Cape Black Green Blue Runway Festival Evening Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
cape, statement cape, vintage couture cape, avant garde fashion cape
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20th Century Capes

Moschino Couture by Franco "Which Witch" 1980s Vintage Black Silk Velvet Jacket
By Moschino Couture, Franco Moschino
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
collector’s piece for lovers of vintage Moschino and avant-garde fashion.
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1980s Italian Jackets

Vintage Swiss Gubelin Textured 18 Karat Gold Tiger-Eye Ruby Fox Pin Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Vintage Fox pin brooch of avant-garde design depicting the head of a fox is
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Late 20th Century Swiss Artisan Brooches

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Tiger s Eye, Ruby, 18k Gold

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4964 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
shoe cabinet, model 4964, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangular base with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Pierre Cardin Red Vintage Avant Garde Jacket
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an incredible, unique avant garde jacket created by Pierre Cardin. This fabulous wool
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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Comme des Garcons Vintage Avant Garde Asymmetrical Wool Skirt
By Rei Kawakubo
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous avant garde Comme des Garcons skirt that hits just below the knees, with an
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Late 20th Century Japanese Skirts

Norma Kamali Vintage 80s Draped Avant Garde Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
V neck velvet dress by Norma Kamali. Oversized batwing style sleeve. The red is a richer and darker hue in real life compared to our photos. Circa 80s. Excellent condition demons...
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1980s Avant Garde Norma Kamali Rare Denim Vintage Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
the front with brass buttons. The classic Norma Kamali avant garde shoulders do not have shoulder
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1980s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Over the Top extravagant hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 80s hat by Whittall and Shon. Chocolate brown organza with elaborate sequins and beads
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1980s Hats

Galanos Avant Garde 1980s Rhinestone Button Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage 1980s avant garde LBD by James Galanos. Batwing top with super draped neckline
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1980s Day Dresses

Rare Escada 1980s Red Knit Avant Garde Oversized Vintage Sweater
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible vintage red avant garde sweater was designed for Escada in the early 1980's. This
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1980s German Cardigans

Victor Costa Elizabeth Arden Black Sculpted Avant Garde Vintage Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
lined in black. While form-fitting, this dress also has tons of movement! It is elegant with avant garde
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Original Vintage Russian Avant Garde Movie Poster Love s Carnival Carmen Boni
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Russian avant-garde cinema poster for a German film - Liebeskarneval / Love's
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1920s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1980s Avant Garde Vintage Dress France Hand Painted Starbursts Silver Metallic
Located in Portland, OR
This is an amazing vintage 1980's blue rayon statement dress with hand painted white starbursts or
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Rare original vintage Russian Avant Garde movie poster for Helen of Troy
Located in London, GB
Rare original vintage Russian Avant Garde cinema poster for a German film Helen also known as Helen
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1920s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Red Floral Silk Dress W Avant Garde Sleeves Ruffles
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Portland, OR
designed by Emanuel Ungaro. It is a beautiful, flowing tent dress that has unique peaked avant garde
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Late 20th Century Italian Informal Dresses

Vintage Hot Pink Issey Miyake Avant Garde Pleated Skirt and Cardigan Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Portland, OR
from an estate we acquired of exceptional avant garde designer clothing and accessories. The open
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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Sophie Sitbon Paris Vintage Dress Avant Garde Shawl Collar Size 42 France
By Sophie Sitbon
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible Sophie Sitbon black dress has a dramatic shawl collar that sits just on the edge of the shoulders to reveal the décolletage. The dress was made in France in the 1990...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 80s Avant Garde Black Short Sleeve Cut Out Cage Blazer Jacket, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible and high fashion vintage womens jacket from the late 80s / early 90s by quality
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1980s French Blazers

Vintage 1920 s French Couture Navy Blue Deco Print Silk Avant-Garde Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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...
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1920s French Art Deco Aesthetic Day Dresses

1990s IS Sunao Kuwahara Japanese Designer Deconstructed Avant Garde Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really unique avant garde vintage skirt from I.S. designed by Sunao Kuwahara in the 1990
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1990s Japanese Skirts

Yohji Yamamoto Vintage Deconstructed Black Mohair Tuxedo Style Jacket w Tails
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Portland, OR
designer.This avant garde deconstructed vintage jacket has notched lapels, shoulder pads, 1 front and 1 back
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1990s Japanese Jackets

Vintage Gattinoni 1990s White Grey and Black Asymmetrical Dress w Open Shoulders
By Gattinoni
Located in Portland, OR
We love this this lovely Gattinoni Tempo silk vintage dress. This avant garde dress is in a fine
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake 1980s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Issey Miyake avant garde knit sweater. Horizontal wool knit item features wide
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1980s Japanese Pullovers

Gianfranco Ferre Cutout Leather Cage Skirt
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Extremely fashion forward vintage 1980s Gianfranco Ferre avant garde leather skirt. Entire skirt is
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1980s Italian Skirts

Multicolored Knit Wool + Fox Fur Coat with Leather Sleeves
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Ridiculously awesome vintage 1980s avant garde striped genuine fox + wool coat. Seriously one of
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1980s Coats and Outerwear

1980s Saturated Blue Leather Skirt Oversized Jacket Suit European Size 40
Located in Portland, OR
This avant garde vintage blue leather skirt suit is incredibly soft and luxurious (could be
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1980s Unknown Skirts

Galvanized steel drape console table John Dickinson style
By John Dickinson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
both modern minimalist decor and more eclectic, vintage-inspired spaces. For an avant-garde aesthetic
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Vintage Avant Garde Zipper Party Skirt, 1990s
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Vintage Avant Garde Zipper Skirt, 1990s Size: Marked S. Please check
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts

Calugi E Giannelli Men s Vintage Avant Garde Utility Jacket, 1980s
By Calugi e Giannelli
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Calugi E Giannelli Rare Men's Vintage Avant Garde Utility Jacket, 1980s Size: Marked 52 which is
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1980s Italian Jackets

Mens Vintage Avant Garde Wide Shoulder Pads Woven Sleeves Blazer Jacket, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible and avant garde mens jacket from the 80s by Greek designer, Gioni Garavanis. In a
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1980s Blazers

Theodore Vintage Avant Garde 2 pc Black Pants Tank Top Outfit w topstitching
Located in Portland, OR
wardrobe was exceptional. She loved avant garde brands including Comme des Garçons , Issey Miyake, and
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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

90 s Ann Demeulemeester multi strap Sandals, Sz. 9.5
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Berlin, DE
Demeulemeester, slight front platform and stacked wooden heel. Vintage avant garde design.
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1990s Belgian Shoes

Vintage 1980 s Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Funnel Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1980's Comme des Garcons avant garde black dress. Pull-over style with no zippers or
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Architectural Black Cape Coat Dress
By Sybilla
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sybilla Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Black Cocoon Cape Back Zip Front Coat Dress Size: fits roughly
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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Vintage Skirt Gray Wool Cashmere Avant Garde Anglomania
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 1990's Vivienne Westwood Anglomania skirt is made of 70% wool, 5% cashmere and 25
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1990s Italian Skirts

Loris Azzaro Vintage Dress 1980s Avant Garde Sequins Statement Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Portland, OR
avant garde 80s evening gown is covered with beautiful rust sequins and gorgeous dramatic accordion
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Vintage Norma Kamali 80s Avant Garde Blue Velvet Dress Poet Sleeves
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is an extraordinary 1980's vintage dress from Norma Kamali. This avant garde rayon and silk
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1980s American Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Avant Garde Minimal Jacket with Graphic Lining
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
avant garde open jacket. Black linen cropped jacket with open front + back. Super graphic b+w lining
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1960s Jackets

Avant Garde Givenchy Vintage Dress Black Velvet Statement Evening Gown 12
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, OR
. This avant garde evening gown has a pleated structural flounce at the hemline with velvet and taffeta
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Blue Blazer With Avant Garde Geometric Design
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare Escada vintage blazer with geometric designs reminiscent of Thierry Mugler's style
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Late 20th Century German Blazers

Bernard Perris Avant Garde Black Silk Draped Backless Vintage Cape Top, 1980s
By Bernard Perris
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Bernard Perris Avant Garde Black Silk Draped Backless Vintage Cape Blouse, 1980s Click 'Continue
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1980s French Blouses and Tops

1990s Yoshiki Hishinuma Vintage Top Avant Garde Black Velvet With Taffeta Trim
Located in Portland, OR
gathered topstitching which almost resembles curly lambswool and the avant garde design is iconic Yoshiki
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1990s Japanese Blouses

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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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