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By Barbara Freeman The Little Black Dress.
The little black dress was brought to the attention of the Fashion World in 1926 by Coco Chanel.
Before the days of Greta Garbo and Louise Brooks, black was worn only at funerals.
Black was considered unfashionable, unattractive, and unacceptable.
During the “Jazz Age” thanks to Coco Chanel, the little black dress was seen on everyone from the the neighborhood flapper, to New York High Society.
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, Screen Goddesses were often portrayed in Little Black Dresses representing danger and sexuality.
Famous Little Black Dress devotees include Edith Piaf, Wallis Warfield Simpson Duchess of Windsor, the “IT” girl Clara Bow, Betty Boop and the unforgettable Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Today The Little Black Dress is coming back with inserted lace , sculptured tailoring, and ruffles.
Prada and Givenchy have some gorgeous interpretations of “The Little Black Dress” that Coco herself would approve of.
