Musée des Arts décoratifs: How did the black dress become an icon?

Explore in virtual reality the evolution of one of the most popular pieces in a women’s wardrobe - the black dress. See how Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel got inspired to create this iconic garment and discover more about the stories behind the clothes you wear on Google Arts & Culture - https://g.co/wewearculture.

The colour black’s rich history has reigned the world of fashion for decades. Discover how until the 19th century black was only worn by widows, working classes and elites. Today, the combination of liberating design and universal colour has given fame to the iconic Coco Chanel design - the black dress #WeWearCulture

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