Coco Chanel Dress ~ The Story of Chanel Little Black Dress

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…

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Coco Chanel Dress ~ The Story of Chanel Little Black Dress

In this "well-designed biography of a fascinating woman" (School Library Connection) for young readers, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the

Coco Chanel (Hardcover)

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.

Vintage Clothing History Guide - The Little Black Dress

The LBD exhibit inside the Washington State History Museum covers more than a century of fashion.

Dozens of historic little black dresses are on display in Tacoma

Remember when actress Audrey Hepburn turned a sleek black dress into an enduring symbol of understated style? It was 1961, and Hepburn was playing the part of troubled call girl Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Audrey Hepburn's little black dress

Hello, friends! Hope you're all having a great week! Today I have a book review to share with you! Chronicle Books sent me a copy of Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress. The book features 10 patterns to help you recreate iconic LBDs from the 1930s to the 2000s, and 10 variations on these patterns…

Book Report: Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress (+ Giveaway

Full disclosure: My little black dress is actually pretty big. It’s been years since I bought or wore a dress. In fact, I can’t even remember when I last did. I’ve worn skirts, mostly in profession…

The Little Black Dress

Coco Chanel, French fashion designer who ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. Among her now-classic innovations were the Chanel suit, the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the little black dress. Learn more about Chanel’s life and career.

Coco Chanel Biography, Fashion, Designs, Perfume, & Facts

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