Draping

To drape clothing is to let the material hang loose and free falling with natural folds. Think tunics and Grecian dresses.

Diane Kruger wears Valentino, a draping Grecian gown which shows fully the use of the technique.

Balenciaga

This is a more modern take on draping with the use of satin-like fabrics to highlight the folds created. Draping material often hangs from one place as see in the centre of each of the bottoms of these pieces. It defines the sections of material used.