Which designer introduced the little black dress in Vogue in 1926?

Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress in Vogue in 1926.

The dress appeared in the October 1926 issue of American Vogue. It was a simple, straight black day dress made from crêpe de Chine, with long sleeves and a dropped waist. Vogue compared its potential importance to the Ford Model T, emphasizing its practicality and broad appeal.

Black clothing had long been associated in Europe with mourning, servants, and formal evening wear. Chanel helped recast black as modern, elegant, and suitable for many occasions. Her version was deliberately uncomplicated, allowing cut, fabric, and the wearer’s styling to provide distinction.

The term “little black dress” is often shortened to LBD. Later designers created their own famous versions, including Hubert de Givenchy’s black dress for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but Chanel’s 1926 design is the landmark Vogue example.