Cowl neck

Inspired by the draped garments of antiquity, Madeleine Vionnet created the cowl neckline in the 1920s using the bias cut technique that she helped to popularize.

[5] Cowl necklines were a common feature of slip dresses made in the 1990s by designers such as John Galliano.

Lady Gaga's cowl-necked meat dress, created by Franc Fernandez, caused a stir at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

[7] Designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, the dress quickly generated demand for high street replicas.

[8] The cowl neck experienced a resurgence in the late 2010s as part of renewed interest in 1990s fashion.