The bias cut and Madeleine Vionnet Europeana 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 Bias Cut Ashton Dress Helen's Closet Patterns 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