Tower Strutter Cowl-Neck Dress

Rick Owens draped velvet maxi dress with a cowl neckline and open back.

Cowl neckline, open back, non-adjustable twisted straps, asymmetrically draped waist, long side slit, maxi length, fluid silk-viscose velvet, made in Italy.

Material

Luxurious silk-viscose velvet

Secondary

viscose

Style

formal, evening, gothic, minimal, editorial

Occasion

formal, party, date-night

Gender

female

Age Group

adult

Condition

new

Category

Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

01

Product

Floor-length sleeveless velvet dress with a draped cowl neckline, twisted ruched waist, and a high front slit; shown on a model in a studio setting.

• Overall silhouetteFloor-length, column-style dress with extra fabric pooling at the hem and a long trailing skirt panel at the front.
  1 region

  x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (medium)
• NecklineCowl neckline with soft draped folds that create a wide low scoop at the chest.
  1 region

  x 0.25 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
• Shoulder strapsRelatively wide, flat shoulder straps made from the same material as the dress.
  2 regions

  x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
• Waist detailProminent twisted ruched band at the natural waist that wraps and gathers fabric into a knot-like fold at center front.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
• Skirt drapingAsymmetric gathered draping down the skirt with soft vertical folds and a visible long overlap panel ending in a slight train.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (medium)
• Front slitHigh front slit on the lower skirt revealing the model's bare leg and creating an opening from mid-calf upward.
  1 region

  x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.35 (high)
• Fabric textureSoft low-sheen crushed velvet with visible nap and lighter highlights on raised folds.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.15 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
• Visible seams/edgesNarrow hem edge visible along the slit and skirt overlap; seams generally hidden by draping.
  1 region

  x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a plain light gray-to-white gradient background; a suede ankle boot is visible on the model; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

• Model presenceFemale model standing full length, straight posture, hands relaxed at sides; head partially cropped above the mouth.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.98 (high)
• Footwear propPointed-toe suede ankle boot worn on the visible foot, positioned at the dress slit.
  1 region

  x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
• Background and lightingNeutral light gray-to-white gradient background with even studio lighting and soft shadow beneath the dress hem.
• Image crop and compositionVertical portrait crop showing full garment and model from just above the chin to the floor; slight cropping of the top of the head.

Colors

dusty mauve brown· main body#6B4D52light skin tone· exposed leglight taupe· ankle boot

02

Product

Upper front of a draped cowl-neck dress made from a soft, plush fabric with thin shoulder straps and multiple horizontal and diagonal draped pleats across the torso and hip.

• Cowl necklineDeep cowl V-neck formed by a single wide draped front panel that folds inward near the chest, creating a soft rounded cascade into the bodice.
  1 region

  x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.22 (high)
• Shoulder strapsNarrow shoulder straps of the same plush fabric, slightly rounded and resting on the model's shoulders.
  2 regions

  x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
• Plush velvet-like textureFabric has a soft, slightly crushed pile appearance with visible light-and-dark surface variation consistent with a plush or velvet material.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high)
• Waist and hip drapingMultiple horizontal and diagonal folded bands and pleats wrap across the waist and upper hip, creating layered drape and a gathered appearance at center front.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high)
• Side seam and silhouetteRight side of the garment (viewer left) shows smoother fall while the left side (viewer right) displays stronger gathered folds; dress appears close-fitting through the torso where fabric is ruched.
  1 region

  x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (medium)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing a model from the upper thighs to just above the mouth against a clean white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.

• Model crop and posePartial model visible from upper thighs to just above the mouth; arms relaxed at sides and head slightly turned to model's left.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting that produces gentle shadows and highlights on the fabric pile.
• Image cropTop of the model's head and lower legs are cropped out of frame; focus is on garment detail.

Colors

dusty plum brown· main body and draped panels#6B4D52

03

Product

Rear view of a floor-length sleeveless dress with a low cowl back, thin shoulder straps, and a gathered drape along the skirt made from a crushed-velvet-like fabric.

• Overall silhouetteFloor-length, column silhouette with a short train pooling on the floor visible from the rear.
  1 region

  x 0.19 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.86 (high)
• Back necklineLow scooped cowl back that drapes softly and exposes the upper back.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
• Shoulder strapsTwo thin shoulder straps, each following the shoulder line and appearing slightly twisted at the top of the shoulder.
  2 regions

  x 0.27 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (high)
• Fabric textureCrushed or washed velvet texture with visible light reflection variations creating a slightly mottled, soft sheen across the garment.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
• Skirt drapingAsymmetric gathered draping along the right-back hip that creates horizontal folds and a ruched effect down the skirt before it falls to the train.
  1 region

  x 0.25 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.40 (high)
• Waist seam detailSubtle horizontal seam or fold at the natural waist creating a slight blousing of the bodice over the skirt.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium)
• Center back stitchingVertical stitch line or seam visible at the center of the upper back inside the cowl area.
  1 region

  x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium)
• Arm exposureModel's arms are exposed; the dress has deep armholes revealing the sides of the torso.
  2 regions

  x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Studio rear portrait of a model wearing the dress against a seamless light gray to white background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow under the train. The model's hair falls over the right shoulder, partially covering the strap area.

• Shot compositionFull-length rear shot centered vertically with the model facing away from the camera showing the entire back and train.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• BackgroundSeamless, evenly lit light gray to white background with no props or visible set elements.
• Model hair occlusionLong dark hair drapes over the right shoulder and partially covers the right strap and upper back area.
  1 region

  x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
• Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with a gentle shadow beneath the dress train on the floor.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)

Colors

muted mauve brown· main fabricmuted mauve brown· shoulder straps