Draping

• The way in which material falls or hangs when placed on a dress form.
• To arrange or let fall in loose folds.
• Draping has been popular all throughout history since it was discovered in Grecian times.

Madame Gres was a famous designer who became prevalent in the 1930's. She made beautiful dresses by draping fabric on a dress form. She then pleated it or continued to drape it around the body to create the garment. These ideas have been carried through to contemporary fashion.

Dior (Marc Bohan) 1977

Ellie Saab S/S '11

Lanvin S/S '12