Ladies, you know what we’re talking about! You probably all have a little black dress in your wardrobe...

It’s a practical piece that flatters the silhouette and can be accessorized with everything. Its sobriety and elegance are timeless and suitable for all occasions. By the way, the great Karl Lagerfeld himself says: «One is never too much or not enough dressed in a small black dress»! But where does this famous little black dress come from? Often associated with Coco Chanel, this piece has very obscure origins.

In the early 1920s, women still mourned the fallen soldiers of the First World War. Then there come the ravages of the Spanish flu. In other words, the world has the blues… and designers adapt! The dresses are therefore designed in very simple models, without frills, and mainly in black because it is a color that suits all situations. It was in 1926, Gabrielle Chanel – aka Coco Chanel – decided to take over some models by adding her personal touch. This is how the little black dress was made popular, until today!

As Body & Soul is always on the lookout for the latest trends, this classic has been revisited to become the ally of the modern woman.