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 Portia and Scarlett PS24009 Short Velvet Back Bow Homecoming Dress Black White 10 Navy Blue Lace Homecoming Dresses Off the Shoulder Beaded Hoco Dress ARD1557 From Coco Chanel to Lady Gaga: The fascinating history of the Little Black Dress Ravelry: The little Black Dress pattern by Gudrun Johnston A History of the Little Black Dress Families