One of the most iconic clothing pieces of all time, the little black dress has been a women's wardrobe staple for the past 100 years. In this vintage clothing history guide, we take a look at how this classic dress style has evolved over time.
The upper classes once imposed the fashion staple on their servants—then they stole it back from them.
The Little Black Dress's Lost Underclass Origins - The Atlantic
The Evolution of the Little Black Dress - Nancy's Notions
Here's How Coco Chanel Created The Little Black Dress
NATIONAL LITTLE BLACK DRESS DAY - September 1, 2024
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The Secret History of the Little Black Dress
The little black dress is also known as the LBD, created by Coco Chanel in 1926. It was simple and elegant, and it quickly became a fashion must-have. Today, there are many different styles of LBDs…
Why Every Woman Should Have A Little Black Dress
The little black dress is iconic. When it first entered the style consciousness in 1926 it democratised fashion. It’s short length and simplicity meant that any woman could afford to be chic.
The evolution of: the little black dress - Reader's Digest
All the famous innovations in fashion and design cannot outshine the fame of the single Chanel Little Black Dress. Coco Chanel introduced it in a time between the wars, when the bright colors, prints and heavy embroideries dominated the fashion. Coco Chanel with photographer Cecil Beaton The long-sleeved black dress, which was initially made for day…
Coco Chanel Dress ~ The Story of Chanel Little Black Dress
