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 The Little Black Dress from Chanel to Givenchy Glamour Daze The Evolution of the Little Black Dress: From Coco Chanel to Now Ayerhs Magazine 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 Lemlem Women's LEILA Long Plunge Neck Dress in Leliti Black Black Le Stretch Lace Plunge Mini Dress Fleur du Mal