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The print is devised so that I can cut the dresses on the…

“The print is devised so that I can cut the dresses on the bias, so they work around the body. It's not like a regular print that you buy and ends up being a vertical and a horizontal placement. It works around the body.” quote by John Galliano
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“The print is devised so that I can cut the dresses on the bias, so they work around the body. It's not like a regular print that you buy and ends up being a vertical and a horizontal placement. It works around the body.”

John Galliano

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A bias cut allows fabric to drape and contour the body, unlike standard prints that align strictly vertically or horizontally.

In simple terms: Bias cut creates fluid, body‑hugging silhouettes.

Key Takeaway

Fabric orientation shapes garment fit.

Themes

fashion design fabric manipulation silhouette shaping body awareness creative tailoring

Mood

innovative artistic confident

Type

design insight technical explanation

When to use this quote

  • designing a dress that follows curves
  • adjusting pattern for fluid movement
  • creating a garment that adapts to different body types

Key Concepts

bias cut print orientation garment construction

Practical Applications

  • custom dressmaking
  • high‑fashion runway styling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fabric grain affect comfort?
  • Why choose bias cut over straight grain?
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