Tower Sheath Long Strapless Dress

Rick Owens strapless maxi dress cut in a rugged polyester-cotton fabric, built on an elongated A-line column silhouette with a bustier neckline, front slit and utilitarian side-seam pockets.

Strapless bustier neckline, back zip closure, side-seam pockets, central front slit, A-line flared maxi silhouette, cotton lining, made in Italy.

Material

Rugged fabric in a polyester and cotton blend; cotton lining

Secondary

cotton

Style

edgy, gothic, minimal, modern, a-line, strapless, evening

Occasion

party, date-night, formal

Gender

female

Age Group

adult

Condition

new

Category

Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

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Product

Strapless floor-length black sheath dress with a straight top edge, visible topstitch seam lines forming an inverted V on the front, a center front slit, side pockets and a short trailing hem.

• NecklineStraight strapless neckline with a slightly rounded rectangular top edge; the top edge sits above the bust and is unadorned.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
• Bodice seamsVisible topstitch seam lines on the front bodice that converge into an inverted V pointing toward the center front waist.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
• Side pocketsHands inserted into side seam pockets at hip level, pocket openings aligned with dress side seams.
  2 regions

  x 0.14 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high)
• Center front slitVertical center-front slit beginning above the ankles exposing the legs; slit has a clean finished edge and aligns with the central seam.
  1 region

  x 0.35 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
• Skirt and hemLong straight skirt that extends to the floor with a short train pooling slightly to the right of center; hem is finished and lies flat on the ground.
  2 regions

  x 0.32 · y 0.66 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.80 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
• Fabric appearanceMatte, dense-woven fabric with minimal visible texture and light diffusion indicating a medium-to-heavy weight textile.
  1 region

  x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.76 (medium)
• Visible stitching detailTopstitching along panel seams is visible as tonal raised stitch lines against the fabric.
  1 region

  x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high)

Other

Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a white-to-light-gray gradient background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows, full-body crop showing feet and footwear, slight shadowing under the dress train.

• Model and poseFemale model shown standing facing forward with arms relaxed and hands in the dress pockets; head partially visible and cropped near the chin.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)
• BackgroundSmooth white-to-light-gray gradient studio background that is uniform and uncluttered.
• Footwear visibleBlack open-toe sandals visible beneath the slit; footwear is worn by the model and partly occluded by the skirt.
  1 region

  x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
• Lighting and shadowsSoft even lighting with low-contrast shadows under the hem and slight highlight on the dress front indicating directional overhead studio light.
• Image crop and framingFull-body vertical crop centered on the model; image shows dress from just above chest to floor with a small margin at bottom capturing the train.

Colors

deep black· body

02

Product

Rear view of a strapless, floor-length black sheath dress with a center-back zipper and a small train pooling on the floor.

• Overall silhouetteFloor-length strapless sheath silhouette seen from the back, fitted through the torso and falling to a slight flared hem with a short train that pools on the floor.
  1 region

  x 0.24 · y 0.08 · w 0.52 · h 0.88 (high)
• Center-back zipperVisible center-back exposed metal zipper ending just below the top edge of the bodice, with a silver zipper pull at the top.
  1 region

  x 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high)
• Bodice top edgeStraight strapless top edge across the upper back that sits below the shoulder blades.
  1 region

  x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
• Seam linesVertical seam lines run down the back of the dress, visible as faint linear stitch lines providing panel shaping.
  1 region

  x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (medium)
• Hem and trainWide hem that extends into a rounded train pooling on the studio floor behind the model.
  1 region

  x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.26 (high)
• Fabric appearanceFabric appears smooth with a matte finish and minimal visible texture under studio lighting.
• Model occlusionModel's hair falls over the right shoulder and partially covers the upper back on the right side; arms hang at sides exposing skin at shoulders and upper arms.
  2 regions

  x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (high)

Other

Studio shot with a plain white-to-light-gray gradient background, soft shadow under the dress train and even frontal lighting.

• BackgroundPlain white-to-light-gray gradient studio background with no props.
• Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with a subtle shadow cast beneath the dress train on the floor.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium)
• Shot compositionFull-length rear view centered in frame with the model standing; image includes small margin of background around the subject.

Colors

deep black· main fabric#0E0C15

03

Product

Rear view close-up of a strapless black dress showing the upper back, straight strapless neckline, and an exposed central metal zipper running down the back of the garment.

• Back necklineStraight strapless neckline that runs horizontally across the upper back, sitting below the shoulder blades.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high)
• Exposed zipperVertical exposed back zipper located at center back with visible zipper teeth and a metal zipper pull at the top.
  1 region

  x 0.44 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high)
• Zipper pull detailSmall rectangular metal zipper pull and top stopper visible at the upper end of the zipper.
  1 region

  x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)
• Fabric appearanceOpaque matte black woven fabric with very slight surface texture, appearing smooth and structured.
  1 region

  x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high)
• Back seam/shapeVertical seam or fold lines adjacent to the zipper hinting at garment shaping panels along the back.
  1 region

  x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.38 (medium)

Other

Image is a studio shot cropped to show the model's upper back and the dress back, with soft directional lighting and a light neutral gradient background.

• Model visibleUpper back, shoulders, and partial arms of a model are visible wearing the dress; hair is blown to the right side of the frame.
  2 regions

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (medium)
• Background and lightingEven studio lighting with a light neutral to white gradient background and soft shadows around the model edges.
• Cropping and compositionTight crop focused on the mid to upper back area; head partially visible at top left and lower body out of frame.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

matte black· main fabricpolished silver· zipper hardware