Bias Cut

SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS BIAS CUT?

In the most straightforward terms: a bias cut is when fabric is cut at a 45-degree angle to the grain, diagonally rather than straight up and down. Most garments are cut along the fabric's warp or weft threads (think: vertically or horizontally).The bias cut works against that logic, giving fabric a little more freedom to do what it does best.

Cutting diagonally across the weave allows the fabric to shift and move, giving many woven fabrics a natural, gentle ease through the body. When fabric is cut on the bias, its threads can shift and flex more freely, creating a soft give that helps the garment move with you.

Quietly clever, slightly rebellious and very good at its job. Bias cut is a design detail that works harder than it lets on.

WHY DOES IT FEEL SO GOOD TO WEAR

For many of our fabrics, the bias cut delivers something structured fabrics often can't: effortless comfort. Because the fabric has that inherent give, it accentuates your silhouette rather than compressing it. Less restriction, less stiffness, just a garment designed to move with you.

We use this technique across a range of soft, fluid fabrics. While each fabric behaves a little differently, the bias cut helps encourage movement, drape and a natural ease through the body.

You’ll find it across our dresses, skirts, pants and tops when we want the fabric to do the shaping rather than relying on excessive seams, panels or darts.

WHY THE FIT FEELS PERSONAL

Something we love: bias cut styles move with you rather than against you.

Because the fabric falls with the body rather than sitting flat against it, a variety of shapes can wear the same style and have it feel right in its own way (which is exactly the point).

Of course, fit is personal. Bias cut pieces may not be everyone’s preferred silhouette but they are thoughtfully designed with adaptability in mind. A softer drape means a little more room for the pieces to become yours.

The Print Effect

The real magic happens when our in-house prints meet the bias.

When a printed fabric is cut on the diagonal, the pattern shifts slightly and beautifully, creating a more fluid and artistic visual effect than the same print cut straight. It's the difference between a print that sits on a garment and one that truly becomes part of it.

HOW TO STYLE BIAS CUT CLOTHING

Bias cut pieces already have movement, which makes styling them mostly about balance.

Bias cut dresses, skirts and pants are natural layering pieces. The fabric skims over whatever sits beneath, making it easy to wear bias cut dresses over pants or under an oversized jacket without adding bulk. The kind of pieces that move between occasions without needing a full outfit rethink.

Pair softer shapes with something more structured, like a blazer, tailored jacket or a clean knit. The contrast gives the look shape without taking away from the way the fabric falls.

Keep the base layer smooth where you can. Seamless or minimal undergarments help maintain the clean line of the garment, especially in lighter fabrics.

How To Care For Bias Cut Clothing

Bias cut garments are designed to move and fall naturally, so they deserve a little more care between wears.

Always follow the care label first as the fabric will decide the rules. Delicate fibres like silk, satin, crepe and linen may need hand washing, gentle washing or dry cleaning depending on the garment.
After washing, the fabric may lose some of its softness and ease. Don't panic. A steamer or low-temperature iron will help relax the fibres and restore the way the garment is designed to fall.

Where possible, hang bias cut pieces rather than folding them for long periods as the diagonal grain can be more sensitive to creasing and distortion. Low heat, gentle handling, no chaos. The garment has done enough.

Gaia Sheer Top Cobalt - size:Nuria:AU 6 / US 2

Florence Sheer Maxi Dress White - size:Hailey:AU 6 / US 2

Eva Sheer Midi Dress Aqua Check - size:Nuria:AU 6 / US 2

Alora Sheer Maxi Dress Anais - size:Nuria:AU 6 / US 2

A Note on Sizing Bias Cut Styles

We recommend choosing your usual size when shopping bias cut styles. The natural ease created by the bias cut allows the fabric to mould and move with the body, rather than relying on a fixed shape.

The way a bias cut garment sits can vary based on the fabric, silhouette and individual style. As always, the best fit is the one that feels right for you.

Winona Sheer Midi Dress Brown Leopard - size:Karolina:AU 6 / US 2

Luka Sheer Top Deep End - size:Stephanie:AU 6 / US 2

Grace Sheer Maxi Dress Claudie - size:Nuria:AU 6 / US 2

Fabric that moves the way you do.

That’s bias cut. Considered, fluid and a little bit clever. Once you feel it, you’ll know why we keep coming back to it.

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