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RAAS Arial Velvet Mini Dress Embroidered

RAAS

$450.00 36% OFF

$290.00

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The Arial Velvet Mini Dress from RAAS is pure evening poetry in black. Velvet drapes with a rich, tactile sheen, while hand embroidery—resham, kasab, and cutdana—is stitched with an artisanal precision that feels gathered from a studio bench. The result is a dress that looks luxe and modern at once, a piece that moves with quiet confidence and keeps its shine through an evening out. It’s fully lined and closes with a back zipper, measuring approximately 35 inches in length.

The straight fit skims the body, letting the embroidery become the star without overpowering the silhouette. The back zipper means a clean line from collarbone to hem, while the lining ensures smooth layering over or under other pieces. This dress moves fluidly from a refined cocktail moment to a more elevated after-hours scene with the right accessories, pairing well with sleek heels, a clutch, and minimal jewelry.

RAAS leans into artisanal craft with a modern mood, and this piece anchors that vision in black velvet. Let the embroidery speak—pair with minimal accessories to keep the artful work in focus, or layer with a sharp blazer for a fashion-forward, evening-ready look.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Luxurious black velvet
  • Fully lined: 100 percent polyester
  • Hand embroidery with resham, kasab, and cutdana work
  • Back zipper
  • Length approximately 35 inches
  • Straight fit
  • No. Of components: 1

Recommended Care

  • Professional dry clean only to preserve velvet and embroidery
  • Avoid ironing directly on embroidery; use a steamer if needed
  • Store in a garment bag or hang with care to protect embellishments

Fit Notes

  • Back zipper closure provides a clean line.
  • Fully lined velvet exterior creates a smooth silhouette against the skin.
  • Approximately 35 inches long with a straight fit throughout the dress.
RAAS RAAS Arial Velvet Mini Dress Embroidered

Styling Tips

  • Finish with flats to keep the mini velvet silhouette balanced and let the embroidery shine.
  • Carry a designer evening clutch to keep the look streamlined and let the hand-embroidered detail take center stage.
  • Keep jewelry minimal to let the hand-embroidered detail and velvet texture stay the focus.

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About RAAS

RAAS is a Chicago-based Indian-American fashion label creating modern celebrationwear for women in the United States. The brand blends traditional South Asian craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering lehenga choli, ready-to-wear sarees, chaniya choli, and other high-impact occasionwear designed for movement and comfort. Founded around 2018, RAAS emphasizes vibrant textiles, refined silhouettes, and easy shopping in the US, with pieces carried by select retailers and e-tailers including Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Target. With a focus on festive dressing that travels from weddings to festive events, RAAS invites shoppers to explore pieces that fuse heritage technique with modern silhouettes, making Indian-inspired celebrationwear accessible without compromising craft or charm. ()