Chanel – Little Black Dress

Chanel – Little Black Dress: The definition of elegance from the Icons of Style series tells the story of the world-famous little black dress.

In 1926, with a gesture as simple as it was radical, Coco Chanel created a black dress, sleek and devoid of unnecessary ornamentation. That dress would change womenswear forever. Featuring celebrated wearers like Audrey Hepburn, Kate Moss, Josephine Baker, Monica Bellucci, Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Coco Chanel herself and many others, these pages prove that the little black dress has become timeless – the simple answer that is so often the right answer.

Icons of Style is a new series celebrating the objects that changed the way we live, dream and desire. Each compact, elegant volume tells the story of a timeless icon through engaging texts and more than 100 evocative images. From the revolutionary allure of Chanel N°5, the perfume that defined modern femininity, to the legendary Hermès Birkin Bag, the world’s ultimate symbol of luxury and status, these books reveal the origins, secrets and cultural impact of fashion’s most coveted creations. Perfect for collectors, fashion lovers and design enthusiasts.