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The Colorful History of the Little Black Dress

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The Colorful History of the Little Black Dress
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The Colorful History of the Little Black Dress

Evening Lecture/Seminar

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1CV092
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This online program is presented on Zoom.
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Cocktail dress by Christian Dior, 1954

Versatile and timeless, the little black dress is the fashion equivalent of the popular Model T Ford in its time. In this illustrated lecture, cultural historian Leslie Goddard traces the evolution of this enduring style icon. Discover how Coco Chanel transformed black from a color of mourning into a symbol of modern elegance; how Audrey Hepburn cemented the little black dress’s place in popular culture; and how tastemakers and designers—from Betty Boop to Prada—have continually reinvented it for new generations.

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