Look for “women” in the legendary little black dress

“If there is no women, there is no dress.”– Coco Chanel

On October 1, 1926, Vogue published Coco Chanel’s new design: a simple, knee-length black dress. This design was an absolute shock to the fashion world at the time since black was a symbol of funeral, but not any more. Since then, little black dress steps into the world of fashion.

Then, in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s , Audrey Hepburn wears the sleeveless little black dress from Givenchy, matched with sunglasses and long black gloves, standing in front of the shopwindow. This scene has become the classic image that are deeply imprinted in people’s mind. Since then, the little black dress has become a classic in the world of fashion and a staple in women’s wardrobes.

There are so many iconic images that are created by the LBD.

These three images are “Rita Hayworth wearing LBD” which was the picture on the wall at Shawshank jail, “Princess Diana’s little black dress of revenge” and “Marilyn Monroe wearing little black dress in The Asphalt Jungle” respectively.

A dress with personality

Feminism and personality is the attribute of CoCo Chanel as well as the little black dress. When Coco Chanel was making the first collection of the little black dresses, one of the most popular designer at that time called Paul Poiret asked her ” who are you mourning by designing this formal dress? ” “for you, Sir.”she answered, without changing her countenance. This legendary women always broke the rule, for women and even for people.

It is the powerful weapon of a women to show herself and her attitude towards female liberation. Nowadays, it is still a symbol of independent and thoughtful women. The difference is there are various little black dresses that are developed based on the essence of it. People wear it to the all kinds of parties, wear it during work and even wear it in daily life.

See these little black dresses in modern style below.

Now, you ought to know more about LBD. It is not a classic image and elegance when it comes to little black dress, but more a attitude as a modern women. Just remember, if there is no attitude, there is no truly little black dress.