Rick Owens
Sliced Pure Silk Satin Jersey Dress
This is a sleeveless midi dress by Rick Owens, made in Italy, combining a fitted stretch jersey bodice with a 100% silk satin skirt. The skirt features asymmetric gathered seams and a sheer pleated inset panel, and the dress has a slim fit. Length is 48.5 inches (123 cm) from the top of the shoulder.
- Material
- 100% silk satin fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- gothic, minimal, edgy, glam, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Rick Owens silk satin jersey dress with dramatic drape and slim fit.
Stretch jersey and wrinkled satin panels create a flattering, flowy silhouette with dramatic elegance.
- Material
- 100% silk satin fabric
- Style
- gothic, minimal, edgy, glam, experimental
- Occasion
- party, formal, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- dark glam aesthetic
- stretch jersey construction
- wrinkled satin panels
- flattering silhouette
- unique drape
- flowy fabric
- slim fit
- made in Italy
- elongated silhouette
- monochromatic design
- gothic-style influence
- minimalist lines
- spectacular drapes
Product Insights
Rick Owens' Sliced Pure Silk Satin Jersey Dress reinterprets his 1994 deconstruction as a slim-fit, Italian-made midi dress (48.5 inches) that clears the calf to emphasize statement footwear. It combines a fitted stretch jersey shell with pre-crinkled 100% silk satin from Lake Como, Italy—the same district supplying Chanel and Armani—making the satin panels biodegradable. The segmented panel construction requires specialist Italian factories, and the pre-crinkled finish scatters light for dimensional depth while eliminating ironing. At $1,050 ($499.95 on sale), this silk satin dress undercuts non-silk mainline and DRKSHDW diffusion alternatives, offering designer longevity through deconstruction style and Italian construction. The usual Rick Owens size fits; sizing up yields a looser silhouette. This slim fit uses the body as a scaffold for satin drama, enabling layering without bulk and pairing with knee-high boots or sharp leather wedges.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Rick Owens' 1994 deconstruction evolved into a slim-fit Italian-made dress.
- Fabric
- Combines a fitted stretch jersey shell with pre-crinkled silk satin from Lake Como, Italy.
- Length
- The 48.5-inch midi length clears the calf to let statement footwear dominate the silhouette.
- Provenance
- Made in Italy; the 100% silk satin almost certainly comes from the Lake Como silk district, which supplies luxury houses including Chanel and Armani.
- Sustainability
- Satin panels are 100% silk and biodegradable.
- Value
- At its sale price of $499.95, this Italian-silk dress costs less than Rick Owens' non-silk mainline and diffusion pieces.
- Sizing
- Your usual Rick Owens size fits; size up for a looser fit.
- Fit
- Slim fit departs from oversized Owens, using the body as a scaffold for the satin's drama.
- Footwear pairing
- Dress length clears knee-high boots and pairs with sharp leather boots or wedges.
- Layering versatility
- Slim fit and fabric contrast enable layering without bulk; crinkled satin retains dimensional depth.
- Price comparison
- This silk satin dress undercuts non-silk Rick Owens mainline and DRKSHDW diffusion alternatives.
- Construction
- Segmented panel construction of jersey and satin requires Italian specialist factories.
- Light play
- Pure silk satin's pre-crinkled finish scatters light for a dimensional look, unique among Sliced variants.
- Longevity
- The satin's pre-crinkled finish is permanent and will not develop further wrinkles with normal wear.
- Sizing guidance
- The dress is slim fit and more fitted than Rick Owens' typically oversized silhouettes; shoppers can usually stay with their usual Rick Owens dress size, but those who prefer a looser fit should consider sizing up.
- Fabric hand
- The silk satin panels are lightweight but have more body and less stretch than the stretch jersey; the satin drapes with a slightly stiffer hand while the jersey moves freely against the body.
- Cutout clarification
- The 'sliced' effect comes from the contrast between stretch jersey and wrinkled satin panels, not cutouts; the segmented panels shape the silhouette through drape.
Product record
- Title
- Sliced Pure Silk Satin Jersey Dress
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1050 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Styled with boots or wedges for a directional look
This Rick Owens midi dress can be styled with sharp leather boots or wedges, a pairing an editorial source presents as the most directional take. Either footwear option works with the dress's silhouette for a statement outfit.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sliced Pure Silk Satin Jersey Dress: Choose this if you want a black, sleeveless midi dress in Rick Owens' dark glam aesthetic, with a slim, fitted matte bodice, a high draped mock neckline, and a shinier gathered satin skirt with a center-front slit, sheer pleated underlayer, and asymmetric hem (about 48.5 inches or 123 centimeters from the shoulder). It suits occasions where dramatic, layered draping is welcome, though the sheer inset and uneven hem expose more leg on one side. Note that the page describes the fabric as 100 percent silk satin, but the composition section lists a shell of 96 percent viscose and 4 percent elastane, a 100 percent cupro bottom layer, and 100 percent seta silk details, so verify the material if that matters to you; it is made in Italy and offered in sizes 40 and 44 in black.[2,3,4,5] | Tommykite Satiny Tunic: Choose this if you want a Rick Owens piece with dramatic, avant-garde drape: an oversized, voluminous tunic in flowy 100% cupro crepe with a satiny sheen, made in Italy. It suits those drawn to statement details—a plunging V-neck with emerging pleating, very wide kimono-style sleeves, and an asymmetric high-low tulip hem that parts to reveal the legs—falling about 33 inches (84 cm) from the shoulder in a long, loose mid-calf silhouette. Sizing runs 38 through 46; the retailer directs shoppers to the United Kingdom column of its size conversion table, and note the deep V-neckline is quite plunging.[6,7,8] | Fine Jersey Tank Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless midi tank in Rick Owens' dramatic streetwear aesthetic, reimagined in an elongated form with a high halter neckline, narrow racerback-style straps, and a raw-edge hem that ends below the mid-calf at roughly 127 centimeters (50 inches). It is cut from fine, lightweight stretch jersey in 100% cotton, made in Italy, and sized 38 to 44. Note that the sheer fabric can reveal the leg outline and appear translucent at the bust, hip, and lower skirt under lighting, so underlayer preferences matter.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fitted sleeveless black dress with a high neckline, smooth matte fitted bodice, and a shinier asymmetrically gathered satin skirt with a central sheer inset pleat that opens below the knee.
- Bodice shapeSleeveless, form-fitting bodice with a high, slightly draped mock neckline and a visible vertical center seam down the front.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.33 (high) - Bodice material finishMatte, smooth fabric on the bodice with minimal surface sheen consistent across the torso.
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x 0.27 · y 0.10 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Skirt constructionMid-length skirt in a shinier satin fabric with an asymmetrical gathered seam running diagonally from right hip toward center front, creating ruched panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Sheer inset pleatCentral triangular sheer inset (fine mesh or chiffon) that falls as a pleated panel from the gathered seam to below the knee, revealing translucence and layered edges.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Waistline transitionSubtle horizontal transition seam where the matte bodice meets the shinier skirt at the natural waist.
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x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - HemlineMidi hem that is slightly uneven due to the gathered construction and inset panel, with the sheer panel extending lower than surrounding satin.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-front product shot on a neutral pale gray background showing a model wearing the dress; image cropped above the model's eyes and includes footwear and soft shadow on the floor.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot of a standing model, framed from slightly above the top of the head to the floor; model centered in image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft directional studio lighting producing mild soft shadow to the model's right on the floor.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear (prop)Black open-toe slip-on sandals with two twisted or padded straps visible on model's feet.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.13 (high) - Model croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of the frame, showing from just above the forehead downward.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
matte black· bodice#0E0D0Esatin black· skirt satin panels#0E0D0Dsheer black· sheer inset panel#0E0D0E- Bodice shapeSleeveless, form-fitting bodice with a high, slightly draped mock neckline and a visible vertical center seam down the front.
- 02
Product
Right-side view of a sleeveless black dress with a fitted matte upper body and a shinier paneled midi skirt that has diagonal seams and a front slit revealing a sheer pleated underlayer.
- Silhouette and viewRight-side profile of a sleeveless midi dress showing the garment from shoulder to mid-calf with the model standing with arms crossed.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.56 · h 0.93 (high) - Upper bodice materialFitted sleeveless upper bodice in a matte, stretch jersey-like fabric with a smooth, untextured finish and a high neckline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Waist junctionVisible transition at the natural waist where the matte bodice meets the shinier skirt panels; seam line is horizontal and fitted.
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x 0.18 · y 0.33 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Skirt panels and finishMidi skirt constructed from multiple diagonal satin-like panels joined with visible topstitching, producing angled seams across the skirt surface.
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x 0.18 · y 0.43 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high) - Front slit with underlayerCenter-front slit in the skirt revealing a sheer, pleated underlayer that extends below the satin panels and shows a semi-transparent layered effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (high) - Hem detailAsymmetrical hem where the satin panel edges and the sheer underlayer create a slightly uneven, layered lower edge finishing around mid-calf.
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x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching lines visible along the diagonal seams of the skirt panels, creating a slightly ruched seam appearance in places.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress in a right-side pose on a light grey seamless background with visible floor shadow; black heeled sandals visible.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from near the chin down to the calves, standing with arms crossed and weight on the near foot, facing right.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.92 (high) - Shoes visibleBlack open-toe mule-style heeled sandals with sculpted wedge heels and two wide straps are worn by the model and are visible at the lower edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.80 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a neutral light grey seamless background producing a faint shadow on the floor to the right of the model.
- Image cropTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; full right-side of the dress and legs are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
black· entire dress#0E0D0E- Silhouette and viewRight-side profile of a sleeveless midi dress showing the garment from shoulder to mid-calf with the model standing with arms crossed.
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Product
Rear view of a sleeveless black dress on a model; fitted matte upper body/torso transitions to a shin-length satin skirt with a gathered seam and a vertical pleated sheer insert at the lower back-left.
- Rear sleeveless bodiceFitted high-neck sleeveless upper section with a central vertical seam down the spine and smooth matte finish, extending from the shoulders to the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Waist transition seamVisible horizontal transition at the waist where the matte bodice meets a shin-length shinier skirt; the seam sits at the natural waist and is slightly contoured.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Satin skirt with gathered detailLower skirt has a smooth satin sheen with a diagonal gathered seam on the left side that creates drape and a slightly asymmetrical hemline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Pleated sheer insertPleated, semi-sheer vertical panel inserted at the lower back-left, creating a softly pleated drape that falls below the skirt hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.35 (high) - Center back seamVisible single vertical seam running down the center back from neck to waist, straight and topstitched.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (high) - Lower-leg exposure and hem asymmetryRight calf more exposed than left due to asymmetric skirt opening caused by the gathered seam and pleated insert.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a model, neutral light grey seamless background, soft shadows on floor to the right, image cropped to show full body down to shoes.
- Shot compositionModel photographed from behind standing centered in frame, full-body visible from head to shoes with some space above head and below shoes.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a smooth light grey backdrop producing soft diffuse shadows on the floor to the right of the model.
- Model presenceFemale model wearing the dress; both arms visible at sides with relaxed hands, head turned slightly to the left showing profile of face.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 0.85 (medium) - Floor shadowSoft elongated shadow cast on the floor to the model's right side, consistent with a light source above and slightly left of camera.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
matte black· bodice (upper)#0E0D0Esatin black· skirt (satin)#0E0E0Dsheer black· pleated insert#110F10- Rear sleeveless bodiceFitted high-neck sleeveless upper section with a central vertical seam down the spine and smooth matte finish, extending from the shoulders to the natural waist.