kingy graphic design history: 1930s THE little BLACK Claire Dress 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 Ravelry: The little Black Dress pattern by Gudrun Johnston Navy Blue Lace Homecoming Dresses Off the Shoulder Beaded Hoco Dress ARD1557