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What does shantung silk look like?
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Shantung silk looks like a shimmery piece of fabric. You can identify it by looking for tiny irregular rides called slubs. Fashion designers use shantung silk to produce wedding gowns, eveningwear, shoes, bags and other items. Find a collection of shantung silk apparel, art and furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Jerry Silverman, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress: With a banded open neckline.
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1960s American Day Dresses
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Champagne Silk Shantung Bralette Dress IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is constructed in champagne silk shantung with a built-in black lace bra.
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink wool & silk 2024 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI Dress 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior dress in fuchsia shantung wool (84%) and silk (16%) is a vibrant expression of timeless femininity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Jackie O style vintage I MAGNIN chartreuse green raw silk three piece dress set! Features a long sleeve silk shantung shift dress.
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1960s American Shift Dresses
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool & silk 2023 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI COCKTAIL Dress 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior cocktail dress in red shantung wool (84%) and silk (16%) is a striking blend of structure and femininity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Shocking Hot Pink Avant Garde Silk Shantung Vintage Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 80s vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI shocking hot pink silk shantung strapless dress! Features the perfect vibrant hot pink color on the finest silk shantung.
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