1920's rebels

Film star <n>Pola Negri</n> models a <n>pearl skullcap</n> and ropes of <n>pearl necklaces</n>, circa 1920s.

Artist <n>Leonor Fini</n> at the Surrealist Ball in Venice, 1951. Photo by <n>André Ostier</n>.

From the <n>Christian Dior</n> <n>Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1998</n> collection designed by <n>John Galliano</n>.

<n>McCall Quarterly</n> cover for Winter 1927-28, illustrated by <n>Eduardo Benito</n>. Design by <n>House of Worth</n>.

Photo of <n>Chanel 1932 Fragrance</n> by <n>Amanda Caroline Johansen</n> for <n>CHANEL</n>.

The <n>Junon dress</n> by <n>Christian Dior</n> from the Fall/Winter 1949 collection.

A <n>fashion plate</n> from 1928 illustrating women's summer dress designs.

The <n>Art Deco</n> cover of <n>McCall Quarterly</n> from Autumn 1927.