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
Size
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
The Balmain Short Dress With Fringes offers a rare entry point to the maison's couture-adjacent design at a fraction of its typical price, distinguished by a metal PB plate linking it to Pierre Balmain's atelier. Its core promise is a dramatic mini-maxi illusion: a solid knit ending at mid-thigh with fringe extending to the ankles, creating intentional sheerness through an openwork knit that is breathable but requires nude undergarments or a slip to avoid exposure. The main tradeoff is intense care: the 75% viscose, 25% polyamide knit runs small, may relax with wear, snags easily on sharp accessories, demands dry cleaning, and cannot be wet without permanent distortion. Out of stock, it remains a coveted piece for those willing to manage its fragility and fit adjustments.
Verified claims
- Provenance
- Distinguished by a metal PB plate linking it to Pierre Balmain's atelier.
- Value proposition
- Price: 699.95 CAD, a fraction of typical Balmain fringe dresses.
- Material
- 75% viscose, 25% polyamide openwork knit; requires dry cleaning, prone to snagging.
- Fit
- Despite its short-dress label, the 130 cm length falls to ankle; stretch knit runs small, and the openwork is deliberately sheer.
- Length
- Listed as 'Short Dress' but 51.25-in length gives maxi length.
- Hem illusion
- Solid knit ends at mid-thigh; fringe to ankles for mini-maxi effect.
- Sheerness
- The openwork knit is intentionally semi-sheer, with glimpses of skin showing especially in lighter areas; the dress has no lining or slip.
- Knit performance
- Stretch ribbed knit molds closely and openwork allows airflow for cool comfort.
- Sizing
- Balmain fitted styles run slightly small; choose your regular size for a snug fit and size up for more room, while between-size buyers can wear either the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger for a relaxed fit.
- Stretch recovery
- The knit may relax after prolonged wear; flat drying or a padded hanger between wears restores shape.
- Snag risk
- Avoid sharp jewelry, prong-set rings, and unlined crossbody straps, as the openwork voids catch and pull easily.
- Care
- Dry-clean only; never twist or hang wet; store fringe in breathable bag.
- Storage
- Store in a breathable garment bag and smooth strands after wear to preserve fringe shape.
- Cleaning
- Professional dry cleaning every few wears protects the viscose fringe.
- Wet fragility
- Wetting the dress causes permanent distortion and mandates dry cleaning.
- Country of origin
- This dress is made in France, placing it among a minority of Balmain ready-to-wear pieces likely finished under closer atelier supervision.
- Fringe movement
- The long fringe trim is designed to move fluidly; storing the dress in a breathable garment bag and smoothing the strands after each wear preserves that movement.
Product record
- Title
- Short Dress With Fringes
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 699.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
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.