In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that have lasted the test of time and made them available to the most fashion conscious women from all walks of life - their classic designs were of the highest quality and stitched from the best quality Fabrics so ladies could be sure that they were spending their hard earned money on a piece that would last a lifetime. These days, there are so many Fabrics Online to choose from that women are sometimes overwhelmed and spoiled for choice when choosing a material for their classic LBD however, by investing in our superior quality black Fabrics Online you can create your own timeless piece which will always be on hand for any special occasion.
Back in 1926, Coco Chanel published and advertisement in American Vogue showcasing her latest short black design, it took the public by storm and quickly became known as "Chanel's Ford. Very quickly, the LBD became a staple item in the wardrobes of some of the world's biggest fashion icons most notable, Audrey Hepburn. The popularity of this classic piece has never waned but has been given a boost to its popularity by modern fashion designers including Victoria Beckham who became known for her penchant for the little black dress as her alter ego Posh Spice, long before she made her first foray into the world of fashion.
[caption id="attachment_4089" align="alignleft" width="167"] Women fell in love with the LBD when Audrey Hepburn wore this classic design in Breakfast at Tiffany's.[/caption]
Audrey Hepburn wore what is widely acknowledged as the most famous black dress of all time when she starred as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy this iconic item of clothing featured a fitted bodice with a daring split at the right thigh and has become possibly the most reconstructed item of clothing in fashion history. We receive a huge volume of enquiries from customers looking to purchase Fabrics Online in order to recreate this classic outfit for every event from costume conventions to fancy dress parties. Our beautiful black duchess satin is the ideal choice of Fabric Online for recreating this classic piece. Another starlet famous for her LBD was Marilyn Monroe; widely regarded as one of the biggest fashion icons of all time, Marilyn is still admired the world over by her legions of fans who are desperate to capture just a glimmer of her sparkle. One of the most enigmatic stars who has ever graced the planet, Marilyn wore a huge number of iconic outfits, one of the most famous being the stunning black off shoulder gown worn in her promotional shots for The Asphalt Jungle. This year the off-shoulder bardot style is back in style in a big way and it is not hard to see why. A look that is universally flattering, this style of dress is suitable for almost any occasion and is quite simple to replicate. Our selection of jersey Fabrics Online are perfect for recreating this classic look - luxuriously comfortable to wear against the skin many of our jersey fabrics feature an element of stretch and are enormously flattering for all silhouettes.
A little black dress is an outfit perfect for almost any occasion and can be worn for everything from a smart/casual lunch to a wedding or black tie event. Our selection of satin Fabrics Online are perfect for creating an elegant evening gown and in particular our heavy weight duchess satin works wonderfully for more high-end designs. For a more casual look our jersey Fabrics Online are stretch fabric, capable of stretching up to 25% along the grain and featuring a stunning drape making this the perfect choice for figure flattering dresses.