Made popular by Madeleine Vionnet, this cut revolutionized fashion in the 1920s and 30s. By cutting fabric against the grain at a 45 degree angle, the bias cut effectively allows the fabric to fully stretch. The greatest benefit of this cut is that designers can choose which body parts (usually the curvy areas) to accentuate while maintaining a soft feminine drape to the fabric.
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| Bias Cut Dresses from the 1930's |
Sleek, bias-cut dresses were worn for evening and formal occasions, and showed every curve, so girdles were used to slim down the hips.
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| Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen |
One bias cut dress that has been all over the papers for the last year is the McQueen dress that Pippa Middleton wore at the royal wedding. This figure hugging dress shows off each one of her curves.
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| Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2012 |
Ralph Laurens Spring/Summer Collection 2012 is full of silky slithery bias cut dresses that show off the wearers figure.
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| Christopher Kane Fall 2012 |
The bias cut is used at the neck line of this dress.
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| Calvin Klein Spring 2012 |
Calvin Klein's bias cut dress grazed the runway this year. The Calvin Klein signature less is more gives this collection a sexy sophisticated feel to it.
- Sinéad
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