Black a dark blue tuxedo looked blacker than black itself. For women's fashion, the defining moment was the invention of the simple black dress by Coco Chanel in 1926. (See history.) Thereafter, a long black gown was used for formal occasions, while the simple black dress could be used for everything else. The designer Karl Lagerfeld, explaining why black was so popular, said: "Black is the color that goes with everything. If you're wearing black, you're on sure ground." Skirts have gone up and down and fashions have changed, but the black dress has not lost its position as the essential
David Emanuel (fashion designer) David Emanuel (fashion designer) David Emanuel (born 17 November 1952) is a Welsh fashion designer who is best known for designing, with his former wife, the wedding dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1981. He participated in the British reality television show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" in 2013 and came runner-up to Westlife singer Kian Egan. He is currently Host and Creative Director of the TLC flagship show "". He has also Hosted and Creatively Directed a spin off TLC show Say Yes to the VEGAS Dress. Which sees him in Las Vegas dealing with