Bias cut.

Bias cut

The "bias-cut" is a technique used by designers for cutting clothing to take advantage of the greater stretch in the diagonal direction of the fabric, as a result it causes it to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly.

Ralph Lauren

In Ralph Laurens Spring Summer 2012 women s collection, there is obvious use of the 'bias cut' technique, in the 5 examples shown the clothes cling to the contours of the body, out lining the feminine curves,

Naeem Khan

In Naeem Khans Autumn/Winter 2007 women s collection there is obvious use of 'bias cut' in his long evening dresses, they cling sensually to the female form and drape gracefully to the ground,