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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Moorish print challis knife pleated skirt 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche moorish print challis knife pleated skirt from the 1970s
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1970s French Pleated Skirts

VALENTINO red floral lace knife pleat skirt cocktail dress IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red floral lace knife pleat skirt cocktail dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/B02028 Brand
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Celine Wool Pleated Check Skirt
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine wool pleated check skirt featuring multicolour check pattern, knife-pleat design, high
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1970s French Pleated Skirts

Christian Dior green tartan silk chiffon pleated maxi evening skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
modern piece that is simple yet masterly. Featuring classic knife pleats on the front and back. The
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1970s English Pleated Skirts

Chanel Navy Silk Crepe Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic and Elegant Chanel Navy Silk Crepe Skirt Suit with knife pleated skirt from the early 1980
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1980s French Skirt Suits

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
. Three left front knife pleats. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure at top. Marked Fabric
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Early 2000s Italian Pleated Skirts

1980s Escada Two Piece Jacket and Skirt Set
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
removable cuffs. Crepe chiffon knife pleat skirt. Side zip and button closure. Measurements: Jacket
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1980s Skirt Suits

Geoffrey Beene Openwork Blouse and Pleated Skirt
By Geoffrey Beene, Beene Bazaar
Located in New York, NY
oversized collar and super full knife pleated skirt. Great worn as separates also. 1970's USA.
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Floral Knife Pleat Maxi Long Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino floral knife pleat maxi long skirt This Moschino Couture vintage crepe Floral roses skirt
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Early 2000s Italian Skirts

Vintage Saint Laurent red polkadot blouse and skirt ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. slip on blouse ( no zipper) knife pleats skirt with pockets. Blouse fit size 2/4/6 Small- medium 34
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Prabal Gurung Burgundy Chiffon Gown
By Prabal Gurung
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Floor-length burgundy chiffon gown by Prabal Gurung. Halter tie neck, knife pleated skirt, with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unique Paule Nelson Crochet and Silk Chiffon Pleated Gown, Italy.
Located in New York, NY
fully knife pleated skirt and sleeves are attached to hand crochet striped tunic in black and fuschia
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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Chanel Black Silk Dress with Quilted Bodice
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
a-line knife pleated skirt. Chanel button on hip. Back zipper. Lined. Tagged a size 34.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Louis Féraud Turquoise Knife Pleat Power Skirt Suit w Provenance - US 8, 1980s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Tucson, AZ
in American history. Wool crêpe suit with peplum jacket and matching inverse pleat midi skirt
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1980s French Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent colorblock skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. ruffle & knife pleating. hidden hip pockets. side zip closure with hidden hook & eye. ✩ This classic
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1980s French Skirts

Pauline Trigere 1970s Burgundy Maroon Wool Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Mini Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
neck bodice with knife pleat skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Perfect for
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1970s American Mini Dress

Emma Domb 1970s Gold Metallic Jersey Grecian Style Sequined Vintage 70s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
bodice with sequin encrusted braided details around the neck and at waist. Full knife pleated skirt. Full
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1970s American Evening Gowns

new VERSACE 2020 Runway Barocco Acanthus Pop Medusa pleated midi skirt IT38 XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
in a pop colorway. Gold-tone Medusa button at waist. Side zip closure. Knife pleated midi skirt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian A-Line Skirts

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Hot Pink Maxi Silk Taffeta Skirt w Black Lace Trim
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
same black velvet and black lace. The hot pink mesh underskirt and knife pleats starting at waist give
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1980s North American Skirts

Vintage 1950's Marjon Couture Mauve Purple Silk Reverse-Halter Pleated Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
nipped-waist gives the garment the most flattering silhouette. The full length knife-pleated skirting
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1950s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

PIERRE CARDIN Haute Couture c.1990's Navy Blue Wool Pencil Skirt
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
front and back knife pleats. Center back invisible zipper with two hook and eye closures at top. Fully
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1990s French Pencil Skirts

Adolfo Silk 3 pc. Set Print Shirt Pleated Maxi Skirt & Applique Sweater 1970s
By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
buttons. The matching skirt is knife pleated with a band waist that closes with a bar hook and side zipper
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1970s American Skirt Suits

NINA RICCI 2 Pc Gray Black Lace Silk Tweed Dress Jacket Pleated Skirt Suit Set
By Nina Ricci
Located in Thiensville, WI
NINA RICCI 2 Pc Gray Black Lace Silk Tweed Dress Jacket Pleated Skirt Suit Set Brand
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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

Louis Feraud 2 Piece Tan Jacket & Wrap Skirt Suit
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
skirt suit has an oversized jacket with a mandarin collar and knife pleats at the shoulders that extend
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1980s European Skirt Suits

1990s Vintage Christian Dior Demi Couture Numbered Peplum Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
flattering princess seams with a fitted waist, and knife pleats in the back beginning around where the hips
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1990s European Skirt Suits

Adele Simpson Vintage 1947/48 Black Double Breasted Cinched Waist Jacket & Skirt
By Adele Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
and eye closure at the waist line. The skirt has a 9'' knife kick pleat centered at the bottom of the
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1940s North American Skirt Suits

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
for extra definition, giving this dress a more formal feel. The double layer, knife-pleated skirt
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud 3Pc Suit Silk Black Green & Pink Dot 2pc Dress & Mint Green Jacket
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
style with thick straps and the knife pleated skirt has an elastic waistband. The mint green jacket has
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1980s German Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Carlye Cream Cotton Knife Pleat Dress
By Carlye
Located in London, GB
of knife pleats both on the bodice and the skirt. The knife pleats on the bodice are formed on an
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Couture Floral Satin Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
and shaped scoop waistline and knife pleat skirt to emphasise the feminine form. The dress fastens to
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Tiger Stripe Print Gathered Pleated Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Thiensville, WI
large patch pockets with flap and single button closure and five knife pleats. Center back silver-toned
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Cocktail Dresses

NORELL BLUE SEQUINED TOP AND CHIFFON SKIRT
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
. A knife-pleated, matching chiffon skirt with side zipper moves gracefully underneath. The ensemble
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
% Silk Additional Details / Inclusions: Strapless, knife pleated bodice with criss cross overlay at back
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Divine 1970s Jean Muir Pleated Chiffon Ivory Black Dots Layered dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
begins with a high square neckline and layered sheer angel sleeves. The knife-pleated chiffon creates a
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

HERVE LEGER A/W 2012 "Avi" Burgundy Pleated Bandage Knit Cocktail Dress NWT
By Herve Léger, Max Azria
Located in Thiensville, WI
side at front and back. Drop waist. Knife pleated mesh skirt with bandage strips overlaid throughout
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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Leopard Print Silk and Fur Jacket and Skirt Suit, FW 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Details: Built-in Petticoat, Velvet Ribbon Trim, Knife Pleats ▪ Contents: Single-Breasted Jacket, High
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Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Nipon Red Printed Dress With Impressionist Pattern
By I. Magnin, Albert Nipon
Located in San Francisco, CA
sleeves, neck and hem. Matching sash, knife pleats on skirt and zipper/button closure on the back of the
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1980s Day Dresses

Vintage Diane Freis Beaded Multi Print Colorful Bold 2 Pc Chiffon Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Portland, OR
lined with sheer fabric and closes with 3 gold buttons and a snap. The skirt is knife pleated with a
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1980s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Christian Dior Runway Gilded Butterfly Evening Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and delicately designed long sleeves, and back zipper closure. Skirt is fashioned with full knife
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2010s Evening Dresses

1950s White with Red Polka Dot Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
and has several knife pleats along the waist line. This dress has been styled and photographed with an
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1950s Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Brown and White Check Dress New With Original Tags
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
sleeves have the same pearl buttons as the center opening and the hem of the skirt has knife pleats all
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1980s American Informal Dresses

Chanel Multi-Colored Tweed Short Sleeve Dress Spring Summer 2015
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
small Chanel double CC marked pebble button on the skirt. The front of the skirt has 3 knife pleats and
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2010s French Informal Dresses

Norma Walters Tartan Plaid Silk & Sequin Two Piece Dress, 1980's
By Norma Walters
Located in Atlanta, GA
flared skirt with knife pleats at the back. The full dolman style sleeves narrow at the buttons cuffs
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Rare Lanvin novelty print dress, circa 1970
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
with buttons to the front while the skirt half falls in knife pleats.
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1970s French Day Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture Silk Trompe l'oiel Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
hand piped buttonholes. Dress with waist and multiple release knife pleats at hip level. Jacket with
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1960s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Helga Howie Op - Art Vintage Drop Waist ' Heart ' Print Colorful Dress
By Helga, Helga Howie
Located in San Diego, CA
drop waist, with knife pleats at the hem of the skirt. Full bishop sleeves. Hidden zipper up the back
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1980s American Sheath Dresses

Yves Saint laurent Tonal White Print Silk Dress w Colorful Ovals & Polka Dots
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
amount of YSL pleating which is always perfectly done. The skirt is knife pleated and there are shoulder
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1980s European Informal Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to perfection, falling in soft ruffles at the front while the back is gathered in wide knife pleats
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Jacques Fath Black Evening Dress With Silver & White Brocade Lace Print
By Jacques Fath
Located in Portland, OR
, which hides all the side closures when worn. At the bottom of the waistband, there are knife pleats
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1990s French Evening Gowns

LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
large bows at shoulder seams; knife pleated surplice V-neck neckline; low scoop back; empire-waist
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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

Giorgio Armani Collezione Black Silk Dress with Knife Pleated Skirt
Located in Henrico, VA
sleeved and has a zipped back and knife pleated skirt.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Albert Nipon Silk Printed Skirt / Albert Nipon Silk Printed Scarf
By Albert Nipon
Located in Xiamen, Fujian
Knee-length knife-pleated skirt in a multi-coloured modernist-motif print with bold red edges
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pleated Skirts

Versace Couture Vintage Canova silk velvet print pleated mini skirt
Located in Berlin, DE
Versace Couture Canova silk velvet print pleated mini skirt. Skirt has the iconic Versace black and
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1990s Italian Pleated Skirts

Escada Vintage Merlot Two Piece Skirt Suit with Silk Paneling and Gem Buttons
By Escada
Located in Henrico, VA
. The skirt is a knife pleated skirt with alternating silk and wool panels. The jacket is fully lined in
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1980s German Skirt Suits

Oscar de la Renta Taupe Textured Knife Pleated Sheath Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Henrico, VA
elastic it is an easy low maintenance party dress. Knife pleated skirt. Empire waist for slimming affect
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheath Dresses

Carolina Herrera Vintage Black Wool Long-sleeved Dress with Colored Panel Skirt
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Henrico, VA
. The dress is long sleeved with a back zipped closure and the bottom is a colored panel knife pleated
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in Houston, TX
, bringing to mind a cleanly deconstructed knife pleat skirt, or the pteruges of a roman centurion! ...Okay
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960's Krist Abstract Floral Maxi Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
band collar, 3/4 dolman sleeve with slit, knife pleat skirt and center back centered zipper with two
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1960s Maxi Dresses

1960's NORMAN NORELL 2pc. Silk knife-pleat dress set
By Norman Norell
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Very chic, 1960's, NORMAN NORELL 2pc. silk, knife-pleat dress set. Acquired from the original
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Leo Narducci Multicolor Ebru Marbling Print Dress, 1960s
By Leo Narducci
Located in Houston, TX
empire waist with knife-pleat skirt and sheer voluminous bishop sleeves. The dress print resembles a
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

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Knife Pleat Skirts For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of knife pleat skirts. Our collection of knife pleat skirts includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Red and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Knife pleat skirts such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Anne Klein are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Knife Pleat Skirts?

The prices for knife pleat skirts start at $132 and top out at $2,507 with these items, on average, selling for $350.

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Questions About Knife Pleat Skirts
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pleated skirts are characterized by the vertical folds that form when the skirt's fabric is doubled back on itself and sewn in place. Pleated skirts can be long or short and any material. Girls' school uniforms generally consist of a pleated skirt.

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