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Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel

The only small thing is that the tulle layer is a bit stiff, but a good steaming should sort that out

We had our heart set on telling the story in that way and opening with this dress, so were delighted weve been able to see that mission through. The exhibition looks at fashions through the decades, from early pieces by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Jean Muir to contemporary designers and brands such as Gareth Pugh, Simone Rocha and Off-White

This dress is a super lightweight cotton poplin, which is perfect for spring and summer but will easily transition to fall