Become a member and save up to 33% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. 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 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Registration Options $20 Member $30 Gen. Admission Log in to register for this program or to add it to your wishlist! Log in Resize text 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. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.