14 Jul 2023
The "Little black dress" throughout movie history: recalling classic images from films
Mademoiselle Coco Chanel is sometimes credited with creating the "little black dress," although she was really just its popularizer. She really "stole" this look from other, less well-known fashion designers. In general, the "little black dress" and the invention of film both occurred around this time. Clara Bow appears in the silent picture in 1927 in a modest black gown with long sleeves and a lace collar. When she is invited to dinner at The Ritz, she whips up a beautiful cocktail outfit using scissors. This item of clothing is no longer merely a sign of sorrow, as it was in the Victorian era, but has become a trendy must-have and a uniform for social gatherings among high-society females.
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