The upper classes once imposed the fashion staple on their servants—then they stole it back from them.
History of The Little Black Dress
The History of the Little Black Dress, Style
Today, every chic woman has a little black dress. But, until Coco Chanel helped to revolutionize fashion, in the Jazz Age, a lady in black was often in mourning.
Little Black Dress
Paris, 1926: The sun rises over the Eiffel Tower, guarding the awe-inspiring city of lights, and the familiar smell of nicotine diffuses in the air, as early morning Parisians flock the narrow…
The Secret History of the Little Black Dress
The Concise Illustrated History of 1920s Fashion and Style for Women. The trends, silhouettes, dresses, shoes, hats, hairstyles and makeup looks
History of Women's 1920s Fashion - 1920 to 1929 - Glamour Daze
In just two weeks, New Yorkers could elect Eric Adams, making him the city’s second-ever Black mayor. What does his story tell us about the ways race and power have evolved in NYC?
Making it in New York: The Eric Adams Story
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