Every woman needs a little black dress in her elegant wardrobe. For decades, this quintessential piece has made for the perfect solution to any fashion crisis we go through. Whether worn with flats or heels, statement jewelry or a jacket, it literally fits any occasion. But have you ever wondered where did the little black dress come from and why did black become our first choice on any occasion?
This book, which will be released on April 19th 2016, answers our questions. It takes the reader on a visual journey through the history of this fashion must-have from the days when it was a mourning outfit until today.
The discovery begins with the Victorian era when widows were required to wear plain black with no ornaments for a year and a day, to symbolize their full mourning. In the early 20th century, women started to wear black in their everyday life until Coco Chanel introduced her revolutionary line of black dresses in the 1920s as fashionable and versatile pieces.
Illustrated with 75 photos of dresses and accessories, this release also includes information about the designer, original owner and historical context for each – just to give you the perfect guide for this fashion staple.
Mirella Haddad
