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Chanel Silk Taffeta Black Dress, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silk taffeta black dress sewn with feathers and split into two sides on
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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Elegant Gucci velvet taffeta dress with gorgeous round-necked application of golden and black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress
Gucci Black Velvet Taffeta Dress
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Size: 40 (italian)
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of
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1980s French Mini Dress

Victoria Royal Black Taffeta Striped Beaded Maxi Dress, 1970's
By Victoria Royal
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of
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1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
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1950s American Day Dresses

Louis Féraud Strapless Haute Couture Dress in Silk Taffeta
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud - (Made in France) Strapless Haute Couture dress in silk taffeta, tulle and
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1980s French Mini Dress

1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine and
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or
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1950s British Ball Gowns

Vintage 1960s 60s Tiered Cut Out Eyelet Taffeta Black Lace Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage tiered eyelet lace party dress in medium weight taffeta. Spaghetti straps and scalloped
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1960s American Day Dresses

Murray Arbeid Black Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Murray Arbeid
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diana for high profile events. This silk taffeta strapless black dress has a decidedly youthful look
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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Turquoise Black Gold Abstract Floral Taffeta Fit and Flare Dress Piped in Gold
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
V Neck Fit and Flare Dress in Abstract French Taffeta -Turquoise Black and Gold. Piped in Gold
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2010s American Maxi Dress

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Azzaro bustier Embroidered Taffeta Dress
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro (Made in France) Taffeta dress embroidered with beads. No composition or size tag, it fits a
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1990s French Evening Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1980 Pauline Trigere Red Silk Taffeta & Black Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and dramatic 1980s Pauline Trigere red silk taffeta cocktail dress with gorgeous black
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar
By Chloé
Located in Sparks, NV
Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: T 36 Color: Black Fabric: Silk Taffeta Label: Chloe Bust
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black taffeta hobo
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kitty Copeland 1950s Black Taffeta Silk Dress With Polkadot Detail
By Kitty Copeland
Located in London, GB
This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum
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1950s British Evening Dresses

Ruched Taffeta Fabrice Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Issac Mizrahi Taffeta Shirt dress
Located in New York, NY
Issac Mizrahi, black and white check, silk taffeta, man tailored, long shirt dress, having a small
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stephen Burrows Black Chiffon and Taffeta Bubble Hem Dress
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Greenport, NY
outlined in ruffles. The body of the dress is made from stretchy matte black jersey and serves as a blank
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Black velvet and taffetas ruffles cocktail dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and black taffetas ruffles cocktail dress. SIZE : 38 ( Fr)
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Taffeta Backless Ruffle Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black silk taffeta Gucci halterneck dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves and rhinestone buttons
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries Anne-Marie Beretta
By Anne Marie Beretta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries. Buttoned middle back, draped in the front
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970s Guy Laroche Paris 100% silk taffeta maxi dress with matching belt
By Guy Laroche
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s silk taffeta maxi boho dress by Guy Laroche Paris Boutique Collection comes with the
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1970s French Maxi Dress

1990s Louis Feraud Navy Silk Taffeta Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
This lovely Louis Feraud late 1980s or early 1990s navy party dress in silk taffeta is both stylish
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1990s German Evening Dresses

Vintage 90s Stephen Burrows Black Silk Chiffon & Taffeta Layered Dress
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 80s/90s Stephen Burrows Black Silk Chiffon & Taffeta Layered Dress Worn on the runway in
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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

2000s Marc Jacobs Vintage Black Taffeta Open Back Punk Inspired Evening Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Portland, OR
elevated, rich black taffeta with an open back that closes with attached fabric ties. This punk inspired
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Black velvet and taffetas cocktail dress with balloon sleeves Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and taffetas cocktail dress with balloon sleeves. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

80s Black Velvet Rhinestone Studded Cocktail Dress with Tiered Taffeta Skirt
By Robert David Morton
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Robert David Morton cocktail dress with rhinestone studded black velvet bodice. Taffeta skirt
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned. Zip, bow and snap in the middle
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Embellished Lace Taffeta Silk Gown Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Black Embellished Lace Taffeta Silk Gown Dress 2016 Collection US size - 6 A
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2010s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta black taffeta dress is strapless with a drop waist and two bottom ruffles
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Constructed from black silk taffeta ▪ Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats ▪
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Georgio Armani 'Black Label' Forest-Green Silk Taffeta 2-Way Zippered Dress/Coat
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani 'Black Label' Forest-Green versatile silk taffeta with a two-directional zipper, can
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Pauline Trigere Black Wool Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s PAULINE TRIGERE black wool and silk taffeta dress ! Features a tailored wool
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Little Black Dress Taffeta 1960s w/ Bolero Jacket Tina Rose
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 2 piece Vintage Taffeta 1960s Dress with matching jacket *Tight fitting Wiggle Dress
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

A Givenchy Couture Velvet and Taffeta Evening Dress - French Circa 1980
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
skirt with pointed cut-out front and ruffles in black silk taffeta. Fitted bustier with black velvet
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening dress fuchsia taffeta sleeves, c.1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
template for style that is still followed today. This 1980s cocktail dress is constructed with a black
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black taffeta strapless dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur from Alexander McQueen dating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 40s Evening Dress Gown Black Taffeta Scalloped Lace Hem Irving Detroit
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous vintage evening dress or gown, likely made in the late 40s or early 50s. Made from black
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a heavy black taffeta that has been pin tucked to create a chevron like design giving a unique
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
illustrated in this 1980s pleated cocktail dress. Done in a black silk taffeta, the dress is composed of a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Jean Varon Vintage Strapless Black Taffeta Evening Dress with Ruffles and Bow
By Jean Varon
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1982 Silver Taffeta and Black Velvet Runway Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
across the globe and the most noticeable mention was YSL's use of silk silver taffeta and black velvet
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Backless blue taffetas evening dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless blue taffetas evening dress wrap on the bust . Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe/Silk Taffeta Halter Dress-Sz 6- 80's
By Nina Ricci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe & Silk Taffeta Halter Dress with dramatic ruffle detail-Sz 6- 80's
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1983 Lanvin haute couture black sleeveless cocktail dress featuring a velvet bodice with
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Jacques Azagury Purple Taffeta Victorian Inspired Dress
Located in London, GB
hip of the dress. On the inside, black tulle is added to keep the skirt voluminous. Made in a
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1990s British Evening Gowns

1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
black silk fabric. The dress has a classic 50s silhouette which was revived and updated during the 80s
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Ronald Amey Evening Gown Black Lace and Silk Taffeta Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This black lace and taffeta evening gown was made by Ronald Amey in the 1970s and is absolutely
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace
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1940s Evening Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Taffeta Evening Dress With Point D'Esprit Detail
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, black silk jacquard dress, having a soft funnel neck that is ruched at the sides
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Taffeta Black Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of taffeta black dresses. For taffeta black dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of taffeta black dresses over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and Bill Blass are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Taffeta Black Dresses?

On average, taffeta black dresses on 1stDibs sell for $900, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $22,205 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses and Gowns for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos. Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century.

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Taffeta Black Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.

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