The Little Black Dress: A Timeless Classic by Chanel A century ago, Coco Chanel redefined fashion with one bold creation: the Little Black Dress! What critics once called too plain became the very definition of elegance, versatility and power. Today, the Ana Girardot arrives for the vernissage of Karl Lagerfeld's 'The Little Black Jacket' in Berlin, Germany, 20 November 2012. The exhibition presents 113 photographs by fashion designer Lagerfeld which show friends of The Evolution of the Little Black Dress Little Black Dress Through History Shopbop Designers Fashion Designer Category Index