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 SERPENTI PLUNGE MIDI DRESS IN BLACK AKIRA The little black dress, the cornerstone of fashion. The little black dress, also referred to as the LBD, was introduced to the fashion world by Coco Chanel in 1926. The sequin deep plunge tie back sleeveless mini dress Black Iridescent MEDIUM BLACK DEEP PLUNGE GOWN WITH BROOCH DETAIL CULT MIA CEM The Evolution of the Little Black Dress