Democratized by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, the little black dress continues to be one of those famous essentials of the women's wardrobe. But why such a fascination?

The little black dress, a timeless object of desire

"You're never too much or not enough dressed with a black dress," said Karl Lagerfeld about it. And for good reason, whether luscious or filiform, addicted to fashion or impervious to trends, the little black dress is always a sensation.

It is also an iconic dress that mythical actresses have worn in unforgettable cinematic sequences. We can think of Audrey Hepburn in Blake Edwards' movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's", adorned with a little black dress chosen by Hubert de Givenchy or the one Catherine Deneuve wore in Louis Bunel's "Belle de jour", by Yves Saint Lawrence.

The little black dress, a basic reinvented

Classified as the pantheon of fashion cult pieces, the little black dress continues to inspire creators and brands of all kinds. Three holes or bustiers, long or short, lace, silk or wool jersey, it is declined according to the seasons and desires. Designated in spite of herself as evening dress, she also fits in the day's cloakroom, sometimes boosted with sneakers and a leather jacket, sometimes sedated by babies and a long coat. A true chameleon.

Check out our selection of little black dresses in the following slideshow