LBJ sounds so much naughtier than LBD, don’t you think?
An LBJ is just as important as the perfect LBD, the dream pair of jeans and the ultimate T-shirt when it comes to wardrobe essentials. The Tatler describes the Chanel little black jacket as “like an Aston Martin for your closet.”
Barbie’s LBJ is a genuine Mattel piece, designed I think by Robert Best, that I bought on eBay. It’s the perfect fit and has been worn many times and feature in many BOTD photo shoots.
My own LBJ is from All Saints. I bought it in the sale in 2007 and it has become the perfect fallback. It makes me feel very expensive and looks as good with a shirt and tie or with a battered pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
Today The Little Black Jacket exhibition opens in London’s Saatchi gallery, as part of its international tour.
Curated by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld, the exhibition is dedicated to the famous boxy bouclé Chanel jacket and shows 113 of Karl’s photographs of various stars from Alexa to Kanye wearing the classic piece.
Karl has updated, undressed, bedazzled and parodied the LBJ during his time at Chanel and this show is a celebration of what has become a wardrobe staple for so many.
