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What is silk crepe?

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What is silk crepe?
Silk crepe is a distinct fabric that has a particular wrinkled and bumpy appearance. It is often thin and lightweight, hence the name “crepe” referring to the french thin pancakes.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash. Oversized T shirt shape with panels of hand
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1980s American Day Dresses

Amazing Graphic Silk Crepe Dress, Albert Nipon
By Albert Nipon
Located in New York, NY
Super Graphic SIlk Crepe Dress with an amazing vibrant print by Albert Nipon NY. Easy to wear with
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1990s American Casual Dresses

VERSACE Printed black and white silk-crepe dress
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
combines the brand's gleaming gold grommets and palm frond prints to create this striking silk-crepe dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt. Silk lining. snap ( covered with
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Carven Green Silk Crepe Dress Embroidered with Costume Pearls and Sequins
By Carven
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - (Made in France) Green silk crepe dress embroidered with costume pearls and sequins. No
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1960s French Day Dresses

Saint Laurent Black Mini Halter Silk Crepe Dress Size 40
By Saint Laurent
Located in Paradise Island, BS
Saint Laurent Black Mini Halter Silk Crepe Dress Saint Laurent redrafts the little black dress in
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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