EVERYONE HAS HAD THEIR OWN VISION OF A lit- tle black dress since it was first included in the women’s wardrobe by Coco Chanel back in 1926. Pop- ularly named, it doesn’t have to be that way at all. The length var- ies around the knees, either just above or below, usually depend- ing on whether or not the own- er considers her legs to be an at- tribute. It can have wide shoulder straps and short or three-quar- ter-length sleeves. It is in fact so cleansed of all excessive details that we all experience it as being
small. It is precisely this cleansing that renders it universal and pro- vides room for you to wear it how and where you want. It doesn’t ac- knowledge seasons and doesn’t ac- cept age discrimination. It is the material that makes it a summer or winter version, while viscose variations are a universal year- round fashion choice. When you mention the little black dress, everyone considers the famous creation of the great Givenchy that Audrey Hepburn wore in the film Breakfast at Tif- fany’s and that was sold at auc- tion for an incredible $765,000 in 2006. However, the LBD was made popular, obligatory and timeless by Coco Chanel. She wanted to provide women with an article that’s affordable to every pock- et without restriction and allows the wearer to move in a relaxed way while at the same time be- ing elegant. It was at that mo- ment that black clothing became fashionable and lost the epithet of a colour that’s worn by those in mourning. Dior added volume to the low- er part, narrowed the waistline and forever defined that which we call the lady’s style. It has en- dured all fashion dilemmas and shifts, changed slightly and ac- cepted the new approach to fash- ion while maintaining a timeless spirit. That’s why you can freely wear it today with pumps, train- ers or combat boots. Lace, linen, satin, leather... it loves all mate- rials. And it’s also acquired the odd detail over the years. It start- ed hanging out with denim jack- ets. It has marked various ladies styles, via rock to punk, and is no stranger to playing with ac- centuated sex appeal. The on- ly rule is your personal sense of proportion. Another well-kept secret about the little black dress is that when you bring it to the forefront your personality also comes to the fore. at’s why some girls look ladylike in such a mini dress, while oth- ers don’t.
LITTLE BLACK DRESS Beauty with a million faces Small, minimalist, black, and providing countless opportunities for playing and combining. Born in 1926, thanks to Coco Chanel, it has since also been given its own nickname – LBD
Svako ima svoju viziju male crne haljine još od kada ju je Koko Šanel 1926. uvrstila u žensku garderobu Everyone has had their own vision of a little black dress since it was first included in the women’s wardrobe by Coco Chanel back in 1926
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