The little black dress is a must-have for any wardrobe.
Introduced to the world by Coco Chanel, the black dress was originally met with a level of cynicism and controversy. Previous to the 1920s, black was considered appropriate only for women in mourning.
The most famous “scandal” occurred in 1884, when Parisienne socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, wife of Pierre Gautreau, was depicted in a long black dress with jewelled straps. It is a stunning portrait, painted by John Singer Sargent, but the black dress created an outrage among the upper crust of Paris society.
Introduced to the world by Coco Chanel, the black dress was originally met with a level of cynicism and controversy. Previous to the 1920s, black was considered appropriate only for women in mourning.
The most famous “scandal” occurred in 1884, when Parisienne socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, wife of Pierre Gautreau, was depicted in a long black dress with jewelled straps. It is a stunning portrait, painted by John Singer Sargent, but the black dress created an outrage among the upper crust of Paris society.
Then, in 1926, Vogue published a sketch of Chanel’s little black dress. The magazine dubbed it the “Model T” of fashion because of its versatility and simplicity.
As the dress grew in popularity, so did its many appearances in popular culture. Finally, the lbd was catapulted into the fashion scene by audrey hepburn in the famous breakfast at tiffany’s. The lovely dress by Hubert de Givenchy is now considered one of the most famous in popular culture.
Everyone from Marilyn to Jackie was wearing one.
today, the beloved little black dress is a staple for women everywhere, from the red carpet to your very own closet.
today, the beloved little black dress is a staple for women everywhere, from the red carpet to your very own closet.
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