15 of the most iconic celebrity LBDs ever: from Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga’s sheer dresses to Rihanna’s Dior maternity gown, and Angelina Jolie’s Versace look
- The little black dress was made famous by Coco Chanel in the 1920s – it’s now a staple in many wardrobes, including those of celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Liz Hurley
- Princess Diana and Meghan Markle stunned at events in LBDs, as too did Cindy Crawford and Winona Ryder, while Mireille Darc and Audrey Hepburn wore them in iconic films
The little black dress is considered a fashion staple for its simplicity and versatility. From Princess Diana’s “Revenge Dress” to Rihanna’s maternity gown, let’s take a look back at the best-ever LBDs worn by celebrities.
1. Coco Chanel
According to The Atlantic, an October 1926 issue of Vogue featured a sketch of a black, long-sleeved sheath dress made by Coco Chanel. The magazine’s editors predicted the dress would “become sort of a uniform for all women of taste”.
Indeed, the style took off and has long been considered an iconic classic and a wardrobe staple for many people – including celebrities.
2. Princess Diana
In 1994, Princess Diana donned a velvet, off-the-shoulder minidress for an event at the Serpentine Gallery in London, England.
The dress made headlines for its daring silhouette and its timing. Diana wore the ensemble the same night that her husband Prince Charles admitted he had been unfaithful to her, The New York Times reported.