Madeleine Vionnet is typically credited with inventing bias cutting. It's actually untrue. Cutting on the bias had been in use long before, typically for things like ruffles, and by the start of Treasure Bias Cut Backless Maxi Dress Navy Womens Princess Polly Bias cut gown designed by Madeline Vionett The bias cut was created by fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet in 1927. It revolutionized the silhouette of the 1930s. She later became known as the "Queen Vintage Satin Bias Cut Dress S G O S S A M E R Bias Cut Ashton Dress Helen's Closet Patterns The bias cut and Madeleine Vionnet Europeana