As you may know, the fashion industry is one that prefers not spending more than two or three seasons on a fashion statement. Actually, the less a fashion statement prevails, the better. So the idea of the LBD seems like an oxymoron of the fashion ideals.
To understand the importance of the LBD, the history of the introduction of this in the market should be considered. The LBD was introduced by Gabrielle Chanel in the early 1920's. It was a tangible manifestation of Chanel's statement that fashion should be comfortable and affordable. The simplistic idea of a little black dress was, and still is, a pedestal for fashion versatility with one garment. One garment was able to morph into different outfits, without having to pay the price of this. This antithesis seemed so intriguing to the public, that it became popular as a revolutionary statement.
Nowadays, any stylist could tell you that the "Little Black Dress" is a must have for any wardrobe. It seems like the perfect piece for any woman, on any given day. The color black has remained in the last centuries as a symbol of elegance, making it an effortless choice for women. It's slimming powers are great, as the color black visually makes space smaller therefore making the body smaller.
This concept of simplicity and elegance seems to be a psychological aid for women as the comforting idea of the LBD makes it easy them to feel confident about their looks.
We still see them in runways, and actually, Lanvin recently displayed several LBD's last year. Will they continue to be a must-have item for the modern woman?
