Designer’s Speak
Asymmetric Clothing
Asymmetry is when one side or half of anything does not match the other or is not the same size or shape. Asymmetry in clothes can be interpreted as a deformity of some kind that creates a high fashion statement without appearing odd. Typically, the appearance is produced by combining various cut, design, and stitching techniques. By sewing together pieces of cloth with an inclining or sloping angle that dips on one side and rises on the other, asymmetry can be produced. A few skillfully cut lines at various angles at the hem, sleeves, or neckline also help to create the asymmetry.