Balmain
Short Dress With Fringes
Balmain short dress with fringes, a fitted sleeveless style with a high round neckline and crossover detail at the waist. Crafted from stretch ribbed knit (75% viscose, 25% polyamide) with openwork scales and a fringe-trimmed hem. Length is 51.25 inches (130 cm) from the top of the shoulder; professionally clean.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- party, evening, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Specifications
Delicate openwork knit dress with long fringes and crossover front, featuring a form-fitting silhouette.
Stretch ribbed knit, openwork scales, crossover detailing, long fringes, fitted sleeveless style
- Material
- Main material: 75% viscose, 25% polyamide; Collar: 75% viscose, 25% polyamide
- Style
- party, evening, romantic
- Occasion
- party, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- stretch ribbed knit with openwork scales
- crossover detailing on front
- long fringes on trim
- fitted sleeveless style
- openwork knit reveals glimpses of skin
- form-fitting silhouette
- delicate feminine design
- made in France
Product Insights
Balmain's Short Dress With Fringes at 299.95 CAD is a 75% viscose, 25% polyamide openwork knit that drapes liquid and holds its shape, with rib columns pulling it back into a fitted body-con line and eyelets flexing with movement; its long fringe swings on a slow, wide pendulum arc and hangs in a liquid line, while the solid knit ends at mid-thigh and fringe reaches to the ankles for a mini-maxi illusion. Despite the short-dress label, the fixed 130 cm drop lands calf-to-ankle, 44 cm longer than the site's 86 cm Icône mini, falling floor-length on a short wearer and mid-calf on a taller one, with fringe tips near the ground at average height and a 3-inch heel lifting the hem to a clean ankle-skimming line. The stretch knit gives a wide fit range across sizes 36 to 42 at the same price, size down for snug or up for more room, and the 25% polyamide raises abrasion resistance at the fringe and openwork edges, the highest-rub zones. The main tradeoffs are its unlined semi-sheer open channels, heel-dependent hem, and storage need to hang rather than fold in a breathable bag so the long strands don't knot; it is currently out of stock and sits in Rousteing's Balmain lineage of long fringe and openwork body-con knit.
Verified claims
- Fringe movement
- Long fringe swings on a slow, wide pendulum arc and hangs in a liquid line.
- Material
- 75% viscose, 25% polyamide openwork knit that drapes liquid and holds its shape.
- Length
- Listed as a short dress, but the 130 cm drop lands calf-to-ankle, 44 cm longer than the site's 86 cm Icône mini.
- Hem illusion
- Solid knit ends at mid-thigh; fringe to ankles for mini-maxi effect.
- Fit
- Despite its short-dress label, the fixed 130 cm drop lands floor-length on a short wearer and mid-calf on a taller one.
- Heel height
- Fringe tips sit near the ground at average height; a 3-inch heel lifts the hem to a clean ankle-skimming line.
- Design heritage
- Long fringe and openwork body-con knit place this in Rousteing's Balmain lineage
- Stretch recovery
- Rib columns pull the knit back into a fitted line; eyelets flex with movement.
- Sheerness
- The open channels between the ribs are semi-sheer by design, and the dress is unlined.
- Sizing
- Stretch knit gives a wide fit range: size down for snug, up for more room.
- Drape
- Fluid, silky-soft drape that holds its fitted shape all evening
- Abrasion resistance
- The 25% polyamide raises abrasion resistance at the fringe and openwork edges
- Knit performance
- Rib columns hold shape while the openwork eyelets stretch and give with movement.
- Storage
- Hang rather than fold; store in a breathable bag so the long strands don't knot.
- Fringe durability
- The 25% polyamide resists wear at the fringe and openwork edges, the highest-rub zones.
- Value proposition
- All four sizes 36 to 42 carry the same 299.95 CAD price.
Product record
- Title
- Short Dress With Fringes
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 299.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Short Dress With Fringes: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless black knit dress with a high round neckline and a crossover waist band, trimmed with long fringe strips that hang from an uneven hem above the thighs to about the ankles. Its openwork ribbed knit, made of 75% viscose and 25% polyamide and produced in France, is semi-sheer with open vertical stripes that reveal skin beneath, so it suits those comfortable with a revealing look. It is listed in sizes 36 through 42, with a 51.25-inch (130 cm) shoulder-to-hem length.[1,2,3,4] | Ruched Long Single-Strap Dress: Choose this if you want a one-shoulder, floor-length gown with a fitted stretch satiny jersey body (95% viscose, 5% spandex) in teal, adjustable slanted ruching, and a large thigh-high slit with drawstring ties. It suits occasions calling for a slim, draping column silhouette with exposed shoulder and liquid-like movement, per the retailer's description. Note that Balmain dresses are reported to run small—almost a full size smaller than high-street equivalents—so sizing up may be worth considering.[5,6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless black knitted dress with a high round neckline, a wide criss-cross band at the waist, and long vertical fringe strips forming the lower skirt.
- Neckline and bodiceHigh round neckline with sleeveless shoulders; bodice shows narrow vertical ribbed knit pattern running top to waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.43 · h 0.30 (high) - Waist bandWide fabric band wrapping in a criss-cross X shape across the midsection, made from the same ribbed knit material but oriented to form diagonal texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.29 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Skirt and fringeLower skirt transitions into many long narrow vertical fringe strips that hang freely to about ankle length; fringe strips originate from an uneven hem line above the thighs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.47 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Knit textureClose, narrow vertical ribs visible across bodice and skirt panels producing a linear textured effect.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.55 (high) - Side seams and arm openingsArm openings are cut close to the shoulder yielding narrow straps; side seams are not prominent but silhouette shows fitted shape through torso.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing photo of a model wearing the dress against a plain light grey background with even lighting and a soft shadow on the floor.
- Shot compositionModel is centered, full body visible from head to feet, standing facing forward with hands relaxed at sides.
- Background and lightingNeutral light grey seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and a faint shadow cast on the floor beneath the model.
- Styling propPlatform high-heel sandals worn by the model are visible but are not part of the product described.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.85 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
black· dress fabric (bodice and skirt)#0D0D0Eblack· fringe strips#0D0D0E- Neckline and bodiceHigh round neckline with sleeveless shoulders; bodice shows narrow vertical ribbed knit pattern running top to waist.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the dress torso showing a sleeveless, high-neck ribbed knit with a diagonal wrapped waist band and visible narrow gaps between ribs creating slight sheerness.
- Sleeveless cutRight shoulder and arm are bare from a sleeveless armhole with the armhole edge finishing flush with the knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.33 · h 0.34 (high) - High crew necklineNeckline sits high at the base of the neck with a narrow finished band following the curve of the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Vertical ribbed knitMain body fabric shows narrow, closely spaced vertical ribs running from neckline down through the bodice.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (high) - Diagonal wrapped waist bandA wide diagonal band of the same ribbed knit crosses the waist, oriented diagonally across the front and appearing layered over the vertical ribs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.66 · h 0.20 (high) - Narrow rib spacing with slight sheernessBetween the vertical ribs there are narrow gaps that reveal a faint background tone, producing a subtle sheerness along some rib channels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (medium) - Knit texture and finishFabric surface shows a fine knitted texture with matte appearance; edges of bands appear finished without visible seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show upper torso and part of the model's face and arm against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting.
- Model crop and poseImage is cropped to show the model from just below the chin to the upper thighs on the left, with the right arm visible and relaxed alongside the body.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingBackground is a uniform light gray; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Visible skin and facial cropLower half of the model's face, neck, and right arm are visible; mouth, chin, and part of nose are included but eyes are cropped out.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.64 (high)
Colors
deep black· fabric#0D0D0E- Sleeveless cutRight shoulder and arm are bare from a sleeveless armhole with the armhole edge finishing flush with the knit fabric.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, vertically ribbed black knit dress with long fringe strips beginning near mid-thigh; fitted through the waist and semi-sheer vertical stripe effect showing skin beneath. A small square tag is visible at the upper back.
- Silhouette and viewRear-facing sleeveless dress fitted at the waist with a straight vertical silhouette extending to long fringes below the knees.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.03 · w 0.70 · h 0.94 (high) - Material and knit patternVertically ribbed knit forming regular narrow opaque ribs separated by open vertical knit stripes that reveal skin beneath.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.58 (high) - Fringe detailLong narrow fringe strips hanging from a scalloped lower edge beginning around mid-thigh and extending to below the calves; fringes are individual vertical strands with slight variation in length.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.55 · w 0.66 · h 0.42 (high) - NecklineRound neckline at the back with the ribbed knit continuing up to the neck edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Upper-back labelSmall square label or tag centered near the upper back; logo or characters on the tag are not legible at this resolution.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium) - Sheerness pattern across torsoVertical open stripes become more revealing on the lower back and hips, creating a semi-sheer look against the model's skin.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model standing against a neutral light grey background wearing high platform black sandals; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseModel is standing facing away with arms relaxed at sides and weight distributed on both feet, showing the dress from the rear.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - FootwearBlack high platform sandals with ankle straps and visible gold buckle hardware on the outer side of the right ankle strap.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light grey studio background with soft shadow beneath the model indicating diffuse overhead lighting.
- Image framingFull-body framing from head to feet with slight top crop of hair; product centered vertically and horizontally.
Colors
deep black· main body and fringes#0D0D0E- Silhouette and viewRear-facing sleeveless dress fitted at the waist with a straight vertical silhouette extending to long fringes below the knees.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4595761 | Short Dress With Fringes - 36 | CA$699.95CA$2,595.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4595762 | Short Dress With Fringes - 38 | CA$699.95CA$2,595.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4595763 | Short Dress With Fringes - 40 | CA$699.95CA$2,595.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4595764 | Short Dress With Fringes - 42 | CA$699.95CA$2,595.00 | Out of Stock |