This book traces the fascinating evolution of the Little Black Dress (LBD), an iconic garment that has stood the test of time. Popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, the LBD freed women from corsets and became an epitome of liberation. Dubbed the 'Ford of fashion' by American Vogue, it was simple, stylish, and affordable. The book explores its journey from Audrey Hepburn's sleek Givenchy sheath in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Princess Diana's rebellious 'revenge dress' to modern mesh detailing and body-sculpting shapes. The LBD is described as luxurious, rich, sensual, diaphanous, exotic, severe, lush, demure, demanding, frivolous, amusing, and memorable, yet above all, simple, little, and black. This edition is a hardcover with 192 pages.
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The Little Black Dress (LBD) is an iconic garment that has stood the test of time, symbolizing liberation and timeless style. It has been described as luxurious, rich, sensual, and simple, yet always memorable.
The Little Black Dress was popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s.
The book traces the evolution of the LBD, referencing iconic appearances such as Audrey Hepburn's sheath in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Princess Diana's 'revenge dress'.
This is a hardcover edition with 192 pages.
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