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Bias Cut Dresses & Vionnet Style

A study in movement and form. Inspired by the artistry of bias-cut design, this collection celebrates fluid silhouettes that skim and shape the body with effortless grace. Soft drape, feminine lines, and timeless elegance...
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1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette - product shot
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette - model shot
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette - product shot 1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette - model shot 1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette 1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette 1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette
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Extended Sizing
1930s Cissy Dress - Hydrangea Georgette
£199.00
1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade - model shot
1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade - product shot
1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade
1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade
1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade - model shot 1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade - product shot 1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade 1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade
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1930s Alice Bias Cut Midi Dress and Bolero - Spring Parade
3 reviews
£199.20
£249.00
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade - model shot
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade - product shot
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade - model shot 1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade - product shot 1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade 1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade
Last Chance
Extended Sizing
1930s Joanie Bias Cut Dress - Spring Parade
£159.60
£199.00
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - product shot
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - model shot
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - model shot
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - product shot 1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - model shot 1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin 1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin - model shot 1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin
1930s / 70s Petra Bias Cut Midi Dress - Gold Satin
1 review
£199.00
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet - product shot
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet - model shot
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet - product shot 1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet - model shot 1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Gold Blaze Silk Blend Velvet
1 review
£499.00
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet - product shot
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet - model shot
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet - product shot 1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet - model shot 1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet 1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet
1930s Loretta Bias Gown - Champagne Silk Blend Velvet
£499.00
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice - model shot
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice - product shot
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice - model shot 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice - product shot 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice
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1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Liquorice
1 review
£229.00
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze - model shot
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze - product shot
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze
1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze - model shot 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze - product shot 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze 1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze
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1930s Loretta Bias Dress - Golden Haze
12 reviews
£159.00
1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden - product shot
1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden - model shot
1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden
1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden
1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden
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1930s / 70s Eliza Dress - Eden
10 reviews
£199.00
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy - product shot
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy - model shot
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy - product shot 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy - model shot 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy
Extended Sizing
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Navy
15 reviews
£139.00
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress - model shot
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress - product shot
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress - model shot 1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress - product shot 1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress 1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress 1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
LIMITED EDITION
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
12 reviews
£229.00
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black - product shot
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black - model shot
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black - product shot 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black - model shot 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black 1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black
Extended Sizing
1930s Cora Bias Cut Dress - Black
15 reviews
£139.00
About This Collection

Bias Cut Dresses & Vionnet Style

A bias cut dress falls, drapes and moves like nothing else. Our bias cut dresses and gowns are inspired by the couturière Madeleine Vionnet and the fluid glamour of 1930s Hollywood, designed in-house and made in Yorkshire in satin, georgette and silk-blend velvet.

What is a bias cut dress?

A bias cut dress is cut diagonally across the grain of the fabric, at 45 degrees, rather than straight. That lets the fabric stretch and cling gently to the body's curves and fall in a liquid, sinuous line, an effect that is almost impossible to replicate with modern stretch fabrics. It is why dresses cut on the bias look so fluid, and why a bias cut satin or silk-look dress needs so little in the way of boning, lining or structure. It is also the technique behind the modern slip dress.

Who invented the bias cut?

The French couturière Madeleine Vionnet is credited with developing the bias cut in the 1920s. It became the defining technique of 1930s evening wear, and her fluid, body-skimming gowns remain the reference point for designers today.

Why is a bias cut dress so flattering?

Because the fabric follows your shape instead of fighting it. The drape skims over the tummy and hips rather than clinging, and the diagonal lines move with you. Many of our bias cut gowns add cowl necklines, flutter sleeves and under-bust shaping to flatter further. Some are pulled on over the head with no zip at all, a hallmark of the bias cut.

Where to wear a bias cut dress

Weddings, parties and black-tie events. Several of our bias cut dresses and gowns are popular as bridesmaid dresses and wedding dresses too; see our wedding collection. For evening, browse the 1930s evening gowns; for daytime, the 1930s dresses. Read 1930s eveningwear and how to style it and why 1930s fashion is popular again, or explore our 1930s style guide. Sizes start at a UK 8, and many go up to 24.