Here's How Coco Chanel Created The Little Black Dress The little black dress (LBD) was popularizedand effectively invented as a modern fashion stapleby French designer Coco Chanel in 1926. At a time when black was largely associated with mourning, Chanel introduced The Little Black Dress Edit Womens Designer Fashion by Leina & Fleur How stars made the little black dress unforgettable Lifestyle Women talk online DW.COM Everything to know about the history of the little black dress Vogue Australia