Angelina Jolie in a Perfect Little Black Dress

Angelina Jolie in a Perfect Little Black Dress

History of the LBD

The style term Little Black Dress is synonymous with timeless elegance, grace and style in the wardrobe for women. Coco Chanel made the Little Black Dress revolution when in 1920 the black jersey dress was launched. The American Vogue said was a "Ford" dress seen this as much on the streets of New York City. Together with her long pearl necklaces and beautiful elegance, the Little Black Dress was her signature clothing.
Not long after Dior brought a variant characterized by a sharp wasp waist and elegant skirt. The Little Black Dress was part of his "New Look" another legendary collection.
Audrey Hepburn starred in the 50s in the classic Breakfast at Tiffany's Mancini in an ultimate LBD by Hubert Givency, styled with a generous cord pearls.
Role model and style icon Jackie Kennedy wore the classic LBD's designed by Oleg Cassini, often accompanied by an oversized sunglasses.
At its first public outing after the legendary divorce Lady Diana Spencer wore a daring low-cut black gown which was long discussed over.
And today Karl Lagerfeld continued Chanel’s vision of timeless elegance. As a tribute to the great Coco Chanel he designed couture collections consisting of only LBD’s.
 

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