A quick history on the technique that has Fashion Twitter and -Tok in a tizzy.

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Lakyn Carltondidn’t intend to go viral, but it only took one tweet.

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On June 7, the personal stylistpostedtwo photos of satinslip skirtsshe stumbled across when shopping for a client.

Given their design differences, she decided to turn the midis into a teaching moment about bias cuts.

Carlton’s caption read, “The difference between a skirt cut on the bias vs. not.

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It’s hard to unsee once you know what you’re looking for.”

The difference between a skirt cut on the bias vs. not.

It’s hard to unsee once you know what you’re looking for.

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“Ireallydidn’t expect [the tweet] to blow up.”

But it did: her post currently boasts over four million views.

The conversation has transcended far beyond bias cuts to become a critique of fashions debate about trends writ large.

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She says ‘new’ has become synonymous with youthful, on-trend dressing.

“It’s an interesting touchpoint culturally, especially with the rise of fast fashion,” she notes.

Simultaneously, the same conversation began to ramp up onfashion TikTok.

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For some, affordability and convenience are greater priorities than craftsmanship.

Recentreporting showscontemporary clothing quality has declined due to cost-cutting measures across fast fashion production.

The infamous John Galliano is a name that often appears on the subject.

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His artistry, like that showcased in GallianosMaison Margielas Artisanal Spring 2024 show, resonates profoundly with fashion folks.

Alongside the theatrics were his technical precision and attention to detaildown to the bias-cut silk organzas.

Nostalgia and longing for a slower fashion cycle contributed to Carltons tweet going capital “V” Viral.

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There can be poor executions of both bias-and straight-cut garments and beautiful masterpieces on both ends.

Gaia also points out a misconception that bias-cut pieces are the superior option.

“My motto is to create and consume only things that bring true joy.

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Garments loved and cared for are less likely to end up in landfills.”

Even if that’s a piecegasp!that’s not cut on the bias.

One that dives deeper into the impacts of sustainability and the supply chain.

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